Jakes Simmons Posted March 8 Report Posted March 8 Almost a repeat of a previous post. ‘76 Ranger, AeroCruze 100 complete kit sitting on floor of hangar for past year. Unable to find anyone to install it. It’s getting weird. I’ve worked my way through the list of shops provided by Duncan that have experience with the install and are within four or so hours of Ohio. Almost all calls/emails start off well. “No problem, We’ve done several of these, 30-40 hours labor, etc”. Then I confirm I’d like to get on a schedule with a short list of questions about panel placement, options, normal stuff. Then I get ghosted. Subsequent emails or phone calls go unanswered or with a promise of a dated reply that never comes. If it one was one shop, OK. But EVERY shop so far. I understand no one is hungry but I’d rather be told on the front end the shop is too busy and good luck then having my hopes raised, time wasted, then starting from scratch AGAIN. Kind of like the old dating adage, wondering if it’s me or what might be going on. If anyone has any suggestions or referrals for a solid avionics shop that stays involved, I’d appreciate it. Spring is getting here quick and I’d like to figure out if there is an a/p install in my plane’s future so I can keep it. Or go ahead and get it on the market before it gets to winter again. Thanks again for the help. Quote
Rwsavory Posted March 8 Report Posted March 8 Why not have Duncan install it? I’m not sure many shops would be enthusiastic about installing a full autopilot system purchased elsewhere. 1 Quote
7.Mooney.Driver.0 Posted March 9 Report Posted March 9 Your A&P/IA not comfortable doing it? It doesn’t have to be a shop. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Jakes Simmons Posted March 9 Author Report Posted March 9 Local shops were not interested in avionics work. Too busy with wrench turning to experiment. They are awesome at that, caught items previous MSC’s overlooked so I’m good with not pushing them. Have another message into Duncan. I get the possibility of a shop preferring not to install equipment from another seller but I’ve never heard that push back yet. Every shop save one has been gung ho…until not. The one exception was a sharply run place in KY that flat out appreciated the interest and said on the front end they were over two years out and weren’t committing any work to customers so far out. Nice and upfront. Quote
chrisburdzy98 Posted March 9 Report Posted March 9 I think the problem you’re going to have is that the stc needs to be modified for your specific year. You’re not going to find many interested in going down that road. I have heard Duncan plans to release the modified STC themselves in a few months at which point any AP/IA or should be okay with installing this for you including me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
McMooney Posted March 9 Report Posted March 9 I'm having it done by my IA, unfortuantely ran out of aviation funds this annual so waiting towards the end of the year Quote
Utah20Gflyer Posted March 9 Report Posted March 9 I’ve found that personal relationships are paramount in the aviation community. If you stop in and introduce yourself and build a relationship with the person I find it’s much harder for them to ignore you. Fortunately for me I’ve always found local sources for work which makes a pop in a lot more convenient. If there is a shop within an easy Mooney flight you might consider an in person visit? Maybe combine it with a 100 hamburger? Quote
chrisburdzy98 Posted March 9 Report Posted March 9 I’ll gladly take in this project for you once Duncan releases the update. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
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