I am rebuilding my 182p after Helene.?

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I had dual G5s and the gfc-500 autopilot but the rest of the panel was showing its age. KX-155 nav/com, GNS-430w gps, PMA 6000 (mono) audio panel, and an inop KT-78 transponder.?

After getting some eye watering quotes to replace the ancient avionics I had, I did some research and ended up on Approach Fast Stack's website. I called them and spoke with Tim several times and after talking with my IA I pulled the trigger.?

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I ended up with the ifr flyaway package. They deleted the gmu-11 since mine was in the wing and fine and they added the autopilot harness and a serial connection for the engine monitor at no added cost. I gained an oat sensor so I can get true airspeed along with ads-b in and out via the gtx-375. And all of the wiring for the avionics will be completely new.?

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Really happy with the kit so far. The wiring harness is very well done and the documentation that came with it shows every connector and pin and what I need to interface the harness with the airframe.?

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I'm somewhat regretting the Garmin audio panel. It doesn't feel as nice as the ps engineering unit but it does have stereo along with Bluetooth and a usb charger. Weirdly enough the GTR-205 also has Bluetooth and a somewhat iPod like interface.?

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There is still a lot of work left in this kit to do. I'm guessing at least 40 hours to pull the old harness and install this one and a blanking plate in the radio stack.?

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After this is replacing the engine gauges with a JPI-900. Then hopefully replacing the old plastic panel with a custom aluminum one.?

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With any luck I'll get my engine back this year. Apparently the case shops are backed up and are months and months out. We will see. It's been three months so far.?

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Pics show the harness, wiring diagram, and the GNC-215 vs KX-155.?