Installation requirements IFR GPS

Robert M. Gary wrote:
I'm curious where the actual requirements are for installing an IFR
GPS. My local A&P says he knows an avionics guy who is semi-retired. I
wonder if I could install a 430 in my KX-170B hole and have him sign it
off. Would Garmin or any reseller sell me a 430 directly? For approach
approval would the avionics guy just need to sign off the demo flight,
what really is the reg for signing off an IFR GPS install?

You need an IA. The installation requires a field approval or STC
(don't get me started). You will need to fly the test flight to
fininalize the installation. You really need an avionics guy
who is (or has access to) an IA who has done this before.

Dave Butler wrote:
Robert M. Gary wrote:

I'm aware of that. I was more interested in what letters the person
must have behind their name to make the final signature in the log
book.

I don't think anyone has mentioned that you need an Approved Flight
Manual Supplement that has to be sent off to OK City for approval.

DB
It doesn't have to go to joklahoma, just your local ACO.

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