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Title: Looking for a Garmin 400 or 430
Post by: cav58d on September 09, 2007, 05:52:26 PM
I know there is quit a few guys on the site in aviation, so I figured i'd throw this out and see if anyone could help.

I'm looking for a panel mount, IFR certified Garmin 400 or 430, used and in good condition.  If anyone knows of one for a good price please let me know

Title: Looking for a Garmin 400 or 430
Post by: Chairboy on September 10, 2007, 12:11:06 AM
Ditto.  Either that, or a dirt cheap NAV/COM w/ a G/S indicator.  Cav, if you're upgrading from one and find a 430, maybe it'd be worth chatting about the equipment you're replacing if you don't have a buyer.
Title: Looking for a Garmin 400 or 430
Post by: RAIDER14 on September 10, 2007, 12:17:29 AM
Did you try ebay or overstock.com?
Title: Re: Looking for a Garmin 400 or 430
Post by: Wolfala on September 10, 2007, 01:06:48 AM
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Originally posted by cav58d
I know there is quit a few guys on the site in aviation, so I figured i'd throw this out and see if anyone could help.

I'm looking for a panel mount, IFR certified Garmin 400 or 430, used and in good condition.  If anyone knows of one for a good price please let me know




http://www.avionicslist.com/garmin430.php

Found a bunch of 430s here. Few for sale under 5K.
Title: Re: Looking for a Garmin 400 or 430
Post by: Maverick on September 10, 2007, 11:21:57 AM
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Originally posted by cav58d

I'm looking for a panel mount, IFR certified Garmin 400 or 430


You are looking for an IFR certified system? I would suggest you pick up a copy of trade a plane and see if there are any avionics shops in your area. Look at the adds from Eastern Avionics and their western counterparts. I would NOT be thinking ebay or some place like that.

Check for the local shops and see if they have done any upgrades. Keep in mind that merely bolting in an IFR certified system does not qualify your bird for IFR operation. The installation has to be IFR certified and checked regularly for compliance and calibration. That goes for far more than just the Garmin too.

Busting clouds and fog on approach is not the time to be thinking cheapest possible equipment and is it really accurate.