Today's Message Index:
----------------------
1. 05:51 AM - King KNS-80 "is it worth it" or is a KN-53 better to get glideslope function (CardinalNSB@aol.com)
Message 1
| INDEX | Back to Main INDEX |
| NEXT | Skip to NEXT Message |
| LIST | Reply to LIST Regarding this Message |
| SENDER | Reply to SENDER Regarding this Message |
|
| Subject: | King KNS-80 "is it worth it" or is a KN-53 better to get |
glideslope function
--> Avionics-List message posted by: CardinalNSB@aol.com
Hello:
I need a glideslope for IFR training and light IFR use.
I have a Garmin 300xl and plan to sell my Narco MK12D (no glideslope and no
way to add it, I am told, anyone know any different?) and use the TSO Icom
A-200 for the second radio (any comments on the Icom?).
I have a KI-202 for use with the Garmin, not installed yet. It was cheaper
to buy the 202 than the switching annunciator.....
I am considering a King KNS-80/KI-206 or a KN-53/Ki-204 or 209 or 209A (with
the glideslope in each). Prices seem about the same
My questions are as follows:
Since the KNS-80 is no longer produced, what is the 5 year outlook for parts
and service. Are they maintenance hogs? Is there any particular malfunction
I should look for and if so, how do I look for it, such a mod number or such?
Are there any issues with the DME installation, as best as I can tell so far
its just an extra antenna on the belly, like the transponder. But are there
issues with interference by the DME or anything like that?
For the price the KNS-80, although clunky and heavy, seems to offer alot of
capabilities.
But I have been warned that they are expensive to fix, and since they are
getting older, failure prone, parts hard to find, yadayadayada.
Would I be better with a KN-53? Thank you for any input. Skip Simpson
Other Matronics Email List Services
These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.
-- Please support this service by making your Contribution today! --
|