Looking for a working SL-40 Radio

[bobg56]

My radio died and Garmin no longer supports it, I'm currently searching shops who can fix it. Trying to avoid having to open up the panel to accommodate new radio and having to wire one up. Has anyone updated to another radio and would like to sell their SL-40?

 

[MikeinPhoenix]

I have one…pm sent.

Mike

 

[olyolson]

My radio died and Garmin no longer supports it, I'm currently searching shops who can fix it. Trying to avoid having to open up the panel to accommodate new radio and having to wire one up. Has anyone updated to another radio and would like to sell their SL-40?

Are you sure Garmin doesn't support the SL-40? I think initially you’ll find that the only place to deal with a repair like that is Sarasota Avionics for a flat rate $964 repair as they are an authorized Garmin shop. Normal turnaround is 10 days when they receive it. You can pay for an advanced repair and get it in 2-4 business days. You can also “buy” one direct from Garmin and have it in a couple days. You will get charged for a full price radio but then they will refund the balance when they receive your unit. The reason you can work with Garmin directly is because you have an experimental. Certified airplanes have to use an authorized dealer. Using the exact same radio means you don’t have to change the radio rack which can be a pain.

flyGarmin - Out of Warranty

flyGarmin

fly.garmin.com

SL40 Repair

Flat-rate Manufacturer Exchange

sarasotaavionics.com

 

[bobg56]

Are you sure Garmin doesn't support the SL-40? I think initially you’ll find that the only place to deal with a repair like that is Sarasota Avionics for a flat rate $964 repair as they are an authorized Garmin shop. Normal turnaround is 10 days when they receive it. You can pay for an advanced repair and get it in 2-4 business days. You can also “buy” one direct from Garmin and have it in a couple days. You will get charged for a full price radio but then they will refund the balance when they receive your unit. The reason you can work with Garmin directly is because you have an experimental. Certified airplanes have to use an authorized dealer. Using the exact same radio means you don’t have to change the radio rack which can be a pain.

flyGarmin - Out of Warranty

flyGarmin

fly.garmin.com

SL40 Repair

Flat-rate Manufacturer Exchange

sarasotaavionics.com

You are correct, my initial call to Garmin told me they don't support it however I got a call back from them telling me they do (how nice) so I've got one coming through my local Avionics shop.

 

[azonslow]

My radio died and Garmin no longer supports it, I'm currently searching shops who can fix it. Trying to avoid having to open up the panel to accommodate new radio and having to wire one up. Has anyone updated to another radio and would like to sell their SL-40?

Send me a PM, I have a shop that fixed ours and I'm very satisfied.