Jim,
I have no help for you with locating a loaner GADAHRS, but as I am in a similar situation to you (dead GADAHRS) I thought I’d let you know what I learned from Cobham.
They apparently only have a single person working to repair GADAHRS units (and who know what else). My unit was sent in about a week ago. At that time I was told that the repair backlog was 8-11 working days. That is, after my unit arrived at their shop it would be 8-11 working days before it was looked at. The good news: repairs are generally quick and easy and they have a good supply of replacement parts. The bad news: they used a fix-rate repair cost structure. And it is not cheap (as in I could buy a new Dynon AHRS (or two!) for what the Cobham repair costs). Another nail in the coffin for the Cheltons I’m afraid.
Jay Phillips
From: Lancair Mailing List [mailto:lml@lancaironline.net] On Behalf Of Jim Thomas
Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2013 11:09 AM
To: lml@lancaironline.net
Subject: [LML] In Need of a PinPoint GADAHRS
I have a temporary need of a PinPoint GADAHRS for the Chelton system in my Legacy. A couple of weeks ago the air data module in my PinPoint failed and I sent the unit in to Cobham for repair. As of last Friday, they had not even opened my unit to look at it. My situation is that my Legacy is scheduled to be flown at the formation and pylon racing seminar from June 9th through June 15th and without a GADAHRS the Chelton will not display anything. I’ve contacted both Cobham and Lancair to find out if they might have a loaner or replacement unit but neither company has one. So, I’m hopeful that someone reading the LML may have a PinPoint GADAHRS that they have not yet installed or are not using that I can borrow/rent for about 3 weeks. If you have a PinPoint GADAHRS that you are willing to loan/rent to me, please contact me directly at mypa12@yahoo.com. Jim Thomas, N252JT |