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Old 08-06-2013, 04:02 AM
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Default AI Damage

From your picture, it looks like the face of the instrument has wedged itself in front of part of the bezel of the instrument.... If it were me, I don't think I'd ever really trust the instrument again were I to have it repaired.

I think your choice of the Gemini PFD would be a good one.
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Old 08-06-2013, 07:59 AM
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Call them and send it here for overhaul:

http://www.tghaviation.com/

I think the overhaul was about $400. You can also try:


https://www.pacificcoastavionics.com/default.aspx

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Old 08-06-2013, 09:29 AM
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I've got a new Sigma Tek I used for only a couple of hours. It's set up for zero panel tilt, and the 170 requires a few degrees. Let me know if $500 isn't too much.
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Old 08-06-2013, 09:56 AM
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We've had 2 AI's take a dump at the most inopportune times. We replaed it with a Dynon D1. It isn't cheap but it did eliminate the need to replace it with a vacuum unit. The plus is that it give so much more information right in your eyesight. I do find that the HI part is a little jerky but my wife has been doing her IFR training under the hood and hasn't had too much trouble adjusting to it. I'm sure we'll replace the whole panel at some point (unless someone builds a nice RV14 and decides to sell).
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Old 08-06-2013, 01:09 PM
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Mike,

I replaced the vacuum system in my RV-6 with a Gemini. After selling all my old stuff, it only cost me about $300. See this post: http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...=Gemini&page=7

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Old 08-09-2013, 03:58 PM
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Well I had pretty much decided on the Dynon D6 as a replacement for my AI (and DG) So I went out to the hanger today to pull the AI (and DG) and measure for the Dunon. Just over 4" is required top to bottom and side to side. SO CLOSE but the bezel of the Dynon will be resting on the bezel of the Airspeed and altimeter. Bummer. I thought about shimming the Dynon so the bezel clears, thought about shaving a little off the back of the Dynon bezel (not sure if that is feasible I have never seen the back side of the Dynon) so it does not rest on the bezel of the other 2 instruments. One of the guys at the airport thinks both are a bad idea. Darn I really wanted that AOA. So back to overhaul or used AI or the Gemini. Complete panel re do is not on the table. Following another thread the Gemini kind of bothers me that it is not an AI but some other vector something.

Anyone ever squeezed a Dynon in as a retro fit on a 6?
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Old 08-09-2013, 04:04 PM
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[quote=Russ McCutcheon;794952]I thought it said IA Busted!

Yea my spelling is horrendous and words that sound the same but are spelled different with deferent meanings is more likely than not lost on me. Sorry about that.
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Old 08-09-2013, 04:42 PM
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that Gemini may be worth further consideration. true, the AI part isn't actually an AI: it's better. after half an hour of use you will probably like it better than the old AI, if you are like me.
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Old 08-09-2013, 05:02 PM
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that Gemini may be worth further consideration. true, the AI part isn't actually an AI: it's better. after half an hour of use you will probably like it better than the old AI, if you are like me.
It might be I am just not understanding the difference. From what I understand if I am in a constant climb or decent the Gemini will at some point show me flying stright and level. Is that correct? If that is correct how is it better? The Gemini seems the least complaceted way to replace the vacuum guages. I could add an AOA some another way.
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Old 08-09-2013, 05:07 PM
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[quote=N64GH;796287]
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I thought it said IA Busted!

Yea my spelling is horrendous and words that sound the same but are spelled different with deferent meanings is more likely than not lost on me. Sorry about that.
No No, I can't spell a lick!!!! It was a comment on my own dyslexia, I turned AI around and thought it was IA, you know the guys that inspect/sign off/maintain certified airplanes. If you had spelled something wrong I would be the last to catch it.
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