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Hello,

I just received a call from the technician doing the electrical connections for my new S-Tec System 30 autopilot and was informed that I cannot hook up the GPSMAP195 to the AP as a NAV source directly.  He said that I needed to purchase some sort of interface.  Since I've been grounded for over a month now, I told him to proceed with the project without the 195.    Originally, I wanted to install a switch to select between my Garmin 250XL and the GPSMAP195, then a separate switch to select between VOR and GPS.  I wanted to be able to use the 195 since I can download my flight plan directly into the unit.  I don't know if I can do the same for the 250XL (manual is missing from the box!).  Anyone have any experience with this?  I really need to buy a separate interface?  Thanks in advance.
I actually accomplished quite a bit during the past month from items on my TO-DO list.  Here's a quick update: a)  completed SB050-0999, b) installed new emergency gear dump valve, c) installed a speed controller for the pitch servos, hopefully to reduce the over sensitivity of the pitch trim, d) installed the S-Tec roll & pitch Servos, e) fixed pitot tube which I accidentally broke with my back while crawling backwards!, f)  hot wired the GPSMAP 195 and a bunch of other minor stuff. I hope to be back in the air this weekend and test the autopilot and the speed controller.  Should be interesting...
Rick Argente
N360ZR

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