Hey Jack,
I thought that Garmin had a set price ( .6 AMU) for their repairs? Our
430's comm board went TU and we were charged a flat fee to completely go
through the unit and have it refurbished. Not only did they replace the
bad board, but they also replaced the display (the anti-reflective
coating was worn), the bezel (paint was worn off), as well as updating
to the current firm and software. Basically, we got a completely
refurbished unit.

Also I called them up and negotiated the price down from .6 AMU's to .4
AMU's. I am unsure if they do that as a rule but if you don't ask you'll
never know, and they damn sure aren't going to suggest it.

I hope that your bird gets back to the air soon. I know ya miss her....

Jon Kraus
'79 Mooney 201
4443H @ TYQ

Jack Allison wrote:
I had to make the weekly pilgrimage to the shop today and took a few
more pictures. Pictures can be viewed he

http://s66.photobucket.com/albums/h262/k2_boardrider/

Password is "jack" then click on "ribs". First six pictures are the new
ones.

Not much progress since the last week but I'm told that the pace will
pickup next week. The new section of the lower false spar arrived.
Ooooh, more pretty green metal (about 18 inch long section).

The GNS-430 was sent off to Garmin for AD compliance and a
hardware/software upgrade. Turns out there's an AD on the GPS that had
not been done the last three annuals. AD work is free but the
hardware/software upgrades need to be done at the same time. So, it's
really not free....oh well. Cost: .75 AMU.

Still shooting for a May 1 completion date.