Folks, we need to fortify the front against Garmin (Autopilot)

[Ryann]

Originally Posted by corybehl

Ryann: Can I share your estimate amount? Or do you want to share it?

Cory, feel free. You're in a better position than I am to talk about the factors that go into the installation and labor.

-Ryan

[corybehl]

Originally Posted by Ryann

Cory, feel free. You're in a better position than I am to talk about the factors that go into the installation and labor.

-Ryan

STEC (Genesys) 3100 337 Parts Cost for a new install is $25995, which is listed in the email Ryann posted from Barry at Genesys. My shop has a flat rate of 20 hours per servo and 10 hours for the controller and other pieces. My shop rate is currently $135/hr. Thats puts my install costs at $9450 and a 10% shop consumable fee. Ryan's estimate total is $36,390. If anybody has any questions, please feel free to call: 541-507-1007

[YankeeClipper]

Cory, would that be based on a 3 axis install that replaces a legacy (eg ARC) AP?

[corybehl]

Originally Posted by YankeeClipper

Cory, would that be based on a 3 axis install that replaces a legacy (eg ARC) AP?

This is a three axis new install with no autopilot or a non-STEC AP currently installed. The upgrade cost from a legacy STEC AP is estimated $10995 parts, $5400 labor, $540 shop consumables. So just under $17k. Now, this is based on my shop rate, which is $135/hr. Oh, also I don’t have taxes.

[YankeeClipper]

Interesting... Barry thought the installs would take about 130 hours, which is more than twice the time in this estimate, and he was referring to a 2-axis install.

[corybehl]

Originally Posted by YankeeClipper

Interesting... Barry thought the installs would take about 130 hours, which is more than twice the time in this estimate, and he was referring to a 2-axis install.

I'll charge you for 130 hours if you want me to.

[wslade2]

Just a question here: looking at the Genesis 3100 certification list, I’m wondering if Beechcraft Travelair or Twin Commander fleet had to put up 25 deposits of $5000 to get their certification?

Those are also low volume, long out of production twin aircraft…but they’re certified for the 3100.

What’s the secret to get on the list?