After flying for some time with the new remote transponder I finally decided to remove the Garmin GTX 327 panel mounted transponder after coming up with a plan to fabricate a plate from some of the original panel cut outs. It came out quite nice. I have had a fuzzy plan to fill the space with a certified GPS unit but given the rising initial cost and the direction the FAA is going with user fees and increased currency requirements I am abandoning the plan in favor of something more modest like a second SL40 radio.
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| removed panel mounted transponder |
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| removed GTX 327 |
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| all back together... looks pretty good! |
