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Transponder Swap...Tray Question

 
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 25, 2010 2:42 pm    Post subject: Transponder Swap...Tray Question Reply with quote
I have a King KT76 in my plane. It's been in the shop two times for repairs and is now starting to act up again. I am interested in a Garmin 327. Will that fit my King tray?

If not...I'm back to the repair shop or buying a used yellow tagged KT76.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

Travis Very Happy

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PostPosted: Sun Apr 25, 2010 3:34 pm    Post subject: Transponder Swap...Tray Question Reply with quote
Nope, won't fit, Even a KT-76A won't fit in a KT-76 tray...

Mike

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PostPosted: Sun Apr 25, 2010 5:03 pm    Post subject: Transponder Swap...Tray Question Reply with quote
Most trays are model specific... the tray only fits the model it's designed
for.

Noel

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PostPosted: Sun Apr 25, 2010 5:55 pm    Post subject: Re: Transponder Swap...Tray Question Reply with quote
Drat Evil or Very Mad No way to win. Thanks for the input. I guess I'm stuck with the model I have or ripping out the panel to install a new tray. I'll be making an appointment with the radio shop...again!

Thanks! Very Happy

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PostPosted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 4:20 am    Post subject: Transponder Swap...Tray Question Reply with quote
While the trays themselves are model specific the sizes the trays need in
the stack are pretty close to standard. Replacing the tray should take a
couple of hours or less at a good shop, most of that time is crimping wires,
but be ready for some sticker shock on the price of the tray itself. The
amount of time that the installation will take will depend on what other
equipment you have in your stack and if there are any block diagrams of the
installation in the log.

Speaking of block diagrams a good shop will draw first and then install and
will insert a copy of the diagram in the log for troubleshooting and making
upgrades easier. What you won't get is the installation manuals.

Noel

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PostPosted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 4:57 am    Post subject: Re: Transponder Swap...Tray Question Reply with quote
Thanks Noel.
The information is helpful. When the builder built my Vixen he did a great job and behind the panel is very clean and tidy. However, the way it was done really makes upgrades very difficult. The panel would be next to impossible to remove without disconnecting every single wire. ...plus there is probably less than 1/2" of slack in each wire from end to end. There is no block diagram available. Sad ...wish there was!

The last several planes I built I install either 2 or 3 large cannon plugs so the panel could easily be removed and all the panel wiring was only connected to the panel (not to support airframe structures, etc).

I sure wish there was an easy way to remove the transponder tray and rewire the plug...but at this point, I don't see that happening. I guess I will stick with my old KT76A and either have it repaired, again, or look for another one.

Thanks again for your input!

Travis Very Happy

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