FAA MAY TAKE AWAY PANEL-MOUNT OPTION FOR PORTABLE GPS

Recently, Gig 601XL Builder wrDOTgiaconaATsuddenlink.net posted:

Larry Dighera wrote:
On Fri, 2 Feb 2007 09:42:52 -0600, "Gig 601XL Builder"
wrDOTgiaconaATsuddenlink.net wrote in
:

Neil Gould wrote:

The "wiring" comes with the portable GPS in the way of the remote
antenna lead and power connector.

Neil


I think the big thingis they are going to go after the Air Gizmo
panel dock.

http://www.gulf-coast-
avionics.com/list.asp?search_type=2&search_text=Air+Gizmos

The antenna and power cables slide through prefabricated
"keyholes" in the back of the unit, which keeps the connectors
from slipping back into the panel when the unit is removed.

From what is written above, it would seem that there is no wiring
involved, other than threading the cables behind the panel. That
does have the potential to foul the control linkage I suppose.

The original article specificly said,

"The FAA's proposal would make it illegal for manufacturers to
produce a replacement or
modification part if they know (or should know) the part would end up
installed in a certified aircraft-that is unless they obtain
production approval from the agency."

That has got to be talking about the Air Gizmo without actually
saying Air Gizmo.

It would be nice to know the thinking behind this move. The FAA could be
concerned that something done by the user might affect the qualifications
for certification. Who knows?

Neil