Shipping a Radar-Advice?

Al G wrote:
A friend has recently updated his C210's avionics with a largely Garmin
panel. Among the things removed was a King RDS81 weather radar. I've found a
buyer in Florida, and have to figure out how to get it there from Oregon, as
safely as possible. We don't have to ship the pod, just the
receiver/transmitter and display. The R/T is probably 12" x 12", and weighs
about 15 lbs.

Any ideas?

I talked with our local Bendix/King Dealer in Troutdale, and he says
that he uses a box from Honeywell for about $50. He did not say how to get
one or who to talk to.

On a related note, if anyone needs a radar pod for a 210, I know where
you can get one for a nominal fee. It might make a good external/drop tank
for a homebuilt. It is about 13-14" in diameter, about 3' long, and has a
removable nose cone.


Al G

Fedex 2 day air. Antistatic bubblewrap and packing
worms.

We've done several Fedex air shipments per day, all
with electronics, for the last 12 years. I can't
remember the last time one was lost or damaged.

Avoid ground service like the plague if you're worried
about loss or damage.

"Jim Stewart" wrote in message
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Al G wrote:
A friend has recently updated his C210's avionics with a largely
Garmin panel. Among the things removed was a King RDS81 weather radar.
I've found a buyer in Florida, and have to figure out how to get it there
from Oregon, as safely as possible. We don't have to ship the pod, just
the receiver/transmitter and display. The R/T is probably 12" x 12", and
weighs about 15 lbs.

Any ideas?

I talked with our local Bendix/King Dealer in Troutdale, and he says
that he uses a box from Honeywell for about $50. He did not say how to
get one or who to talk to.

On a related note, if anyone needs a radar pod for a 210, I know
where you can get one for a nominal fee. It might make a good
external/drop tank for a homebuilt. It is about 13-14" in diameter, about
3' long, and has a removable nose cone.


Al G

Fedex 2 day air. Antistatic bubblewrap and packing
worms.

We've done several Fedex air shipments per day, all
with electronics, for the last 12 years. I can't
remember the last time one was lost or damaged.

Avoid ground service like the plague if you're worried
about loss or damage.

Thanks Jim,

Just Bubble wrap? No hard box?

Does FedEx offer special handling? This would certainly be easiest.

Al G

Al G wrote:
"Jim Stewart" wrote in message
.. .
Al G wrote:
A friend has recently updated his C210's avionics with a largely
Garmin panel. Among the things removed was a King RDS81 weather radar.
I've found a buyer in Florida, and have to figure out how to get it there
from Oregon, as safely as possible. We don't have to ship the pod, just
the receiver/transmitter and display. The R/T is probably 12" x 12", and
weighs about 15 lbs.

Any ideas?

I talked with our local Bendix/King Dealer in Troutdale, and he says
that he uses a box from Honeywell for about $50. He did not say how to
get one or who to talk to.

On a related note, if anyone needs a radar pod for a 210, I know
where you can get one for a nominal fee. It might make a good
external/drop tank for a homebuilt. It is about 13-14" in diameter, about
3' long, and has a removable nose cone.


Al G
Fedex 2 day air. Antistatic bubblewrap and packing
worms.

We've done several Fedex air shipments per day, all
with electronics, for the last 12 years. I can't
remember the last time one was lost or damaged.

Avoid ground service like the plague if you're worried
about loss or damage.

Thanks Jim,

Just Bubble wrap? No hard box?

You'll need a cardboard box. Most packing stores will
have something that will work.

Does FedEx offer special handling? This would certainly be easiest.

No need for special handling. What you might want
is to find a Fedex/Kinko's and let them pack it
for you.


Al G