[f-AA] Garmin panel dock

[Al]

I've seen the Dock in EXP machines but not in a certified plane, this doesn't really mean anything...
The Dock hard mounted in the aircraft will require a 337. I would hard wire it. Redo the W&B, the weight
of Dock and unit, it's easy and will avoid possible questions later. I'd NEVER involve FSDO or the likes
except as a last resort...unless you have Friday Night beers with the guy... 
DISCLAIMER: I've yet to have any problems with FSDO or MIDO, but some inspectors get weird when a
non A&P or IA asks them questions, never mind that it's the acft. owner asking the question.

Al
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Rich Dugger 
  To: aeronca at westmont.edu 
  Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 3:57 AM
  Subject: Re: [f-AA] Garmin panel dock


  Why not just ask your IA?
  He knows what the rules are. I certainly would not involve the feds. Why would you invite that kind of scrutiny?
  But if you insist, let us know what they say,PLEASE?
  Rich 


    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Louis and Sabrina 
    To: aeronca at westmont.edu 
    Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2006 4:18 PM
    Subject: Re: [f-AA] Garmin panel dock


    Thanks.  I guess the best thing to do would be to go to the local FSDO and see what they say.  Wiring it into the avionics bus without messing with a cigerette lighter would be the neatest way to do it.  Just want to get it done before the boot cowl is installed.....Louis
      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: Scott Gifford 
      To: aeronca at westmont.edu 
      Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2006 7:10 AM
      Subject: Re: [f-AA] Garmin panel dock


      The local Feds' opinion is they would rather have the electrical connections hard wired in to the buss with circuit protection than the Mickey mouse (sorry Walt!) cigarette lighters. They consider it safer. 

      Scott
      www.NostalgAire.com
        ----- Original Message ----- 
        From: Rich Dugger 
        To: aeronca at westmont.edu 
        Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 4:11 PM
        Subject: Re: [f-AA] Garmin panel dock


        If it is not held in with screw or rivets or nuts and bolts then it is portable.
        And not "installed in the aircraft"
        the trick will be "where does it gets it's power.

        Batteries, ok cigarette lighter plug, ok. Hardwired into the ship's power? Not so good!

        I guess the worst case scenario is a 377 and a w&b?
        Some one correct me if I'm wrong.

        Rich 
          ----- Original Message ----- 
          From: Louis and Sabrina 
          To: aeronca at westmont.edu 
          Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2006 3:31 AM
          Subject: [f-AA] Garmin panel dock


          Does anyone know how the FAA feels about the new Garmin panel dock in certified aircraft?  What I'm referring to is a new unit which mounts a Garmin 196, 296, etc. flush in the panel, but still easily removable.  It seems like they'd buy off on that being a removable unit as much as a yoke mount.  Just wondering, since I thought that might be the way to go with the Sedan.  Thanks.....Louis


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