Mounting 396

Paul kgyy wrote:
I have received the Garmin GPSMAP 396 that I ordered at OSH and am now
trying to figure out how to mount it securely in the airplane (Piper
Arrow)
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Other opinions/ideas?


I have a Cherokee also and use the yoke mount. I tie-wrapped all 3 wires
neatly every 4 inches or so and formed a loop. The loop is big enough to
allow full aft and rotated travel. The 2 antenna wires split with the
power wire at the panel. The antenna wires go up to the top or the
glareshield and the power wire goes down and under the panel. I hook the
power wire around the side panel lip and route it behind the side panel
to hold the whole thing up.

However, this arrangement precludes you from removing the antennas and
power wire. It does keep the mounting neat and out of the way. Since I
don't use it anywhere besides this plane, this arrangement works for me.

I was going to buy the car kit, however, I find it way better to keep a
$250 unit in the car rather than risk a $2400 unit being stolen. The car
units are better suited for cars anyway (size, weight, screen size, etc.).

Good Luck,
Mike