172 Panel Upgrades

Stingray Don

Stingray Don

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My 172N has been in the avionics shop for the past few weeks getting some upgrades. I went by the airport yesterday and snapped a pic. It looks like a mess but the guys tell me it should be done in the next few days. I can't wait to get back in the air!

Upgrades:

GTN 650 GPS
GDL-88 ADS -B
GPSS integrated with S-Tec 50 A/P
GTX 327 transponder
KMA 24 audio panel

Adios old Loran, ADF, and yoke mounted GPS!
 

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Sounds like some good upgrades, cant wait to see a picture after its finished!
 
Yeah solid upgrades. I heart the GTN and I really really heart GPSS/autopilot. You'll be livin' large especially if you do IFR.
 
That's some upgrade for a 172, your ready to go. Enjoy.
 
Stingray Don said:
It looks like a mess but the guys tell me it should be done in the next few days. I can't wait to get back in the air!
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Sounds like you'll be flying again by August, then! :wink2:
 
Stingray Don said:
My 172N has been in the avionics shop for the past few weeks getting some upgrades. I went by the airport yesterday and snapped a pic. It looks like a mess but the guys tell me it should be done in the next few days. I can't wait to get back in the air!

Upgrades:

GTN 650 GPS
GDL-88 ADS -B
GPSS integrated with S-Tec 50 A/P
GTX 327 transponder
KMA 24 audio panel

Adios old Loran, ADF, and yoke mounted GPS!
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Nice. When the Experimental Non Commercial comes through, you'll be perfect to add a G3X and have a true moden 172.
 
N801BH said:
What year....:dunno:...........;)
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Let's hope it doesn't take that long! Actually, they made great progress yesterday and should have it back next week. I don't have my IR yet but I am studying the ground material and will be starting flight training once the plane is done. This should make a great IR platform. :rofl:

1979 172N
180 Air Plains conversion
useful load 1,025 lbs
O&N 18 gallon auxiliary tank
RMD wingtip lights
Sigtronics 4 place intercom
dual PTT
S-Tec 50 two axis A/P
Auto fuel STC
Precise Flight standby vac
vertical compass card mag compass
articulating pilot seat
 
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Henning said:
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Nice. When the Experimental Non Commercial comes through, you'll be perfect to add a G3X and have a true moden 172.
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What now? That sounds interesting. Will we see such a rule in our lifetime?
 
Wow, looks nice.
Would you mind talking about the costs? I would like to get a feel of what one would have to expect for the upgrade of an older bird.
 
German guy said:
Wow, looks nice.
Would you mind talking about the costs? I would like to get a feel of what one would have to expect for the upgrade of an older bird.
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I'm not sure what the final bill will be but should come in under $30K. However, in addition to what was previously listed also includes a new CDI to work with the 650, a remanufactured TKM #2 radio, and laser cut metal lower switch panel. Note that the A/P was previously installed and not included in the cost.
 
Henning said:
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Nice. When the Experimental Non Commercial comes through, you'll be perfect to add a G3X and have a true moden 172.
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I haven't heard of the experimental non commercial but sure sounds interesting. I did look at the Aspen Evolution but I have already sunk a lot of money in this plane and it is still just a 172.
 
deeruck said:
What now? That sounds interesting. Will we see such a rule in our lifetime?
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It's already made out of Congress as a proposal/order. There is only one mod I would like to see and that is match the limitation to 6000lbs like the medical.
 
Stingray Don said:
I haven't heard of the experimental non commercial but sure sounds interesting. I did look at the Aspen Evolution but I have already sunk a lot of money in this plane and it is still just a 172.
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Look what a G-1000 172 goes for. You get the same capability with a G-500, and with the 650 a better interface.
 
Stingray Don said:
I haven't heard of the experimental non commercial but sure sounds interesting. I did look at the Aspen Evolution but I have already sunk a lot of money in this plane and it is still just a 172.
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Well that's relative because comparing your N to my G is like oranges to nectarines...:D
 
Just curious, but why a 327 instead of a 330es?
 
JOhnH said:
Just curious, but why a 327 instead of a 330es?
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The 330es instead of the GDL 88 would have been a cheaper path to 2020 compliance. From what I understand, the 330es is TIS-A only and provides no ADS-B in capability (separate solution required for weather and traffic). However, the GDL 88 also provides TIS-B, ADS-B in, and integration with the GTN 650. So the GDL 88 seemed like a better solution albeit for a price.
 
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