[Hallicrafters] GPS in acft

[Jim Wilhite]

I thought the rule was that if the additional weight of the radio 
installed was less than 1% of the aircraft weight, then only a log book 
entry was needed by an A&P provided the A&P did the work.  If he wished 
he could approve work by someone else.

Jim/W5JO

----- Original Message ----- 



> Talk to your local avionics PROFESSIONAL.  Depending on how much the 
> unit
> weighs, where it's mounted, and where the antenna is to be, it MAY 
> require a
> modification to the weight-and balance placard for the aircraft, and 
> most
> assuredly is required to be noted in the aircraft's maint. log.  You 
> might
> also contact the folks at GARMIN in Olathe, KS... many of the guys who 
> began
> that company are fomer KING RADIO CORP engineers and can tell you 
> EXACTLY
> what's needed and why.
>