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Hi,
Looking to add an IFR GPS. Was thinking either the KLN 94 or the Garmin 175. King says they will continue to support the KLN as there are many units still in service. The main difference is WAAS vs. Non-WAAS and cost.
Does anyone have an approved Flight Manual Supplement for the KLN 94 that I could use as a template?
Is the Garmin 175 approved for the Meyers? I couldn’t find the STC.
Thanks!
For those who might be interested in the Garmin 175, the STC and AML are here.
Approval is for
3A18 — Interceptor Aircraft Inc — 200
3A18 — Interceptor Aircraft Inc — 200A
3A18 — Interceptor Aircraft Inc — 200B
3A18 — Interceptor Aircraft Inc — 200C
3A18 — Interceptor Aircraft Inc — 200D
3A18 — Interceptor Aircraft Inc — 400Don’t even think of something non WAAS. They are all obsolete. With vor’s going away you want to be able to fly the full suite of rnav approaches as more and more airports are going that way.
The garmin 175 is a great budget alternative to ubiquitous 650s and 750s. Used garmin 430s and 530s are plentiful, but future support is a concern. Take a look at the Avidyne ifd 440 and 540 as well. I have them and prefer they have some features the Garmins don’t. All of this stuff is approved on AML STCs for the 200s
I’d definitely pick the Garmin over the King. The KLN 94 is old, clunky and slow compared to the newer Garmin 175.
Also, figure that any of these companies will likely only support their GPS products for 10 years or less after production ends. Production on the KLN 94 has been out of production for a while now, so the clock is ticking. And, the Garmin 175 is still in production.
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