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perfectly good audio panel is when he/she upgrades the aircraft’s radios. According to Miller, the typical old-generation audio panel won’t offer the switching capabilities required by the new generation nav/comm/GPS units. Besides, a new audio panel will make the new radios look much better. IT’S ALL ABOUT THE INSTALL While many audio panel manufacturers tout that their units are “plug-and-play” replacements, unless you are replacing a new-generation box with another new-generation box, they aren’t. For most of us, a cool, new audio panel that retails for $1,195 is going to end up costing the customer a bit more. “When you put in a new audio panel into your 30-year old airplane, you have to figure everything is going to have to be replaced,” Miller said. “That not only has to do with the different features, but also the change in technology and thought processes behind the installations to bring it up to current FAA guidelines and specifications. “Also, a lot of the new audio panels have much more stringent installation requirements when it comes to the type of wiring used,” he said. “Shielded wiring, shielded terminations and floating jacks – a lot of dif-

ferent technologies than what we used to see.” Even if you’re not doing a drastic technical upgrade with your new audio panel, Truglia strongly suggests you upgrade the wiring. “Some of it can be 40 or more years old,” he said. “It’s just going to cause you problems down the road. That’s an issue many owners have – they don’t see the need to put in new wiring when everything is working fine. But, you see it all the time. Sooner or later they are going to have problems caused by the old wiring.” Miller shared one last thought on installations. “The typical A&P is not going to be able to install these audio panels any longer,” he said. “No offense to anyone, but they probably don’t have the tools and experience to do the job properly. There is a lot more involved in installing these sophisticated units today.” “Just make sure any piece of (new or used) avionics equipment you buy is from a reputable avionics shop and is being installed by professionals,” Truglia said. “Also, make sure they give you proper documentation with your installation and some kind of warranty service.” q
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Pilot's Guide to Avionics 2012-2013

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Pilot's Guide to Avionics 2012-2013

From the Publisher
Interested in AEA Membership?
AEA Staff/Board of Directors
New Avionics Products for 2012
Training Time
Combined Vision 2012
Before & After
Electronic Engine Instruments
Touchscreen Mania
In Through the Out Door
EFB Solutions
ADS-B
Flight Deck iPads & Tablets
WAAS GPS
Sounding Off On Audio Panels
Repair Stations
Manufacturers/Distributors
Affiliates/Index
AEA Member Company Index
Advertisers Index
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Pilot's Guide to Avionics 2012-2013 - Cover1
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Pilot's Guide to Avionics 2012-2013 - Interested in AEA Membership?
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Pilot's Guide to Avionics 2012-2013 - AEA Staff/Board of Directors
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Pilot's Guide to Avionics 2012-2013 - New Avionics Products for 2012
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Pilot's Guide to Avionics 2012-2013 - Training Time
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Pilot's Guide to Avionics 2012-2013 - Combined Vision 2012
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Pilot's Guide to Avionics 2012-2013 - Before & After
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Pilot's Guide to Avionics 2012-2013 - In Through the Out Door
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Pilot's Guide to Avionics 2012-2013 - EFB Solutions
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Pilot's Guide to Avionics 2012-2013 - ADS-B
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Pilot's Guide to Avionics 2012-2013 - Flight Deck iPads & Tablets
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Pilot's Guide to Avionics 2012-2013 - WAAS GPS
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Pilot's Guide to Avionics 2012-2013 - Sounding Off On Audio Panels
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Pilot's Guide to Avionics 2012-2013 - Repair Stations
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Pilot's Guide to Avionics 2012-2013 - Manufacturers/Distributors
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Pilot's Guide to Avionics 2012-2013 - Affiliates/Index
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Pilot's Guide to Avionics 2012-2013 - AEA Member Company Index
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Pilot's Guide to Avionics 2012-2013 - Advertisers Index
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