Garmin GNS 430: Still a Keeper for Most

We don’t see many reasons to start yanking this utilitarian navigator from the panel, but realize that a failed display could send it to the scrap bin.

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Larry Anglisano
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A dead screen, the result of a main display failure, probably means the end of life for any Garmin GNS 430-series navigator. Send one to Garmin for a repair attempt and you’ll pay a $500 processing fee, which is waived if you buy a replacement product.
We don’t see many reasons to start yanking this utilitarian navigator from the panel, but realize that a failed display could send it to the scrap bin.
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Larry Anglisano
Larry Anglisano
Editor in Chief Larry Anglisano has been a staple at Aviation Consumer since 1995. An active land, sea and glider pilot, Larry has over 30 years’ experience as an avionics repairman and flight test pilot. He’s the editorial director overseeing sister publications Aviation Safety magazine, IFR magazine and is a regular contributor to KITPLANES magazine with his Avionics Bootcamp column.

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