My Plane has a big hole in it

[DavidOber]

Finally getting the chute installed

Along with
    ADSB Out
    Turbo Adjustment
    Annual

All being done in SportAir in Little Rock

[Tony]

That would make a nice rear view window 😀

[Glenn]

Oct 19, 2018 14:41:45 GMT DavidOber said:

Finally getting the chute installed

Along with
    ADSB Out
    Turbo Adjustment
    Annual

All being done in SportAir in Little Rock

David,

Hey that's great news.  What ADS-B equipment did you decide on and maybe tell us the installed cost? 

I know there are many choices that work with the G3X.

Glenn

[Cluemeister]

Wow, that is great! I think this is the first chute add on after manufacture for a P2008. Certainly the first one I've seen.

[DavidOber]

It was an interesting process...I have been working with Josh (Director of Maintenance- Tecnam US) who is an awesome guy to work with and he stated that he had 2 other customers that wanted chutes installed. However, they were not "pre-harnessed" so they had to take off the wings and it was a much bigger job. Tecnam imports the Galaxy chutes through the guys a SportAirUSA in Little Rock..so I just decided to go there since Sebring had never installed one before. Italy has a painfully detailed "job card" on the process which made me feel comfortable with the install. It seems that there were many versions of the P2008 - some with bridles, some with bridles and chute box. I guess somewhere along the way, Tecnam eliminated some pieces to save weight. Mine had the bridles, but no box ( I had to take pictures of the tail behind the battery box so we could figure out what I had).

The chute is going to be around $7.5k installed. It is the Galaxy GRS 6/600 SD that is the same chute that comes with the factory installed P2008s.

ADSB wise all I needed was the GPS 20A which is going to be $1200 installed.

I thought I would be cool and get the recently reinstated $500 rebate. However, when I tried to sign up, I get the following message:

"N555PT was detected transmitting Link Version 2 ADS-B prior to the start of the rebate program and is not eligible to participate"

So I'm guessing the GTX 23ES was transmitting data - but just not accurate data without the GPS 20A WAAS? I ran a few FAA ADSB test when I first got the plane and failed them.

So short story long - I got both the Chute LOA and 20A LOA approved and the installation is proceeding.

I can't say enough about the Director of Maintenance - Tecnam US Josh Noel. He has been helping me through every step along the way - the dude was even returning emails while on vacation.

[Glenn]

David,

I assume they'll weigh your plane when all that is finished so you'll have an accurate weight and balance sheet.

Glenn 

[Flocker]

Oct 19, 2018 17:23:16 GMT DavidOber said:

I can't say enough about the Director of Maintenance - Tecnam US Josh Noel. He has been helping me through every step along the way

I've had the same experience.  I'm glad they got him back.  PS - congrats on the chute!  Here's hoping you never have to use it.

[ChiMike]

The chute on my 2015 P2008 is one of the few factory installed setups. I don’t understand why Tecnam, like Icon did, doesn’t get a max weight adjustment reflecting the enhanced safety capability and make a BRS standard equipment as does Cirrus. There is no performance loss-it’s a 1,450+ mtgw airplane per its design—just a trade off to the 1320 lb standard put in place for toothpick airplanes.

As to the cost—for those buying new, is the cost of a BRS—if there is no weight penalty—that big a deal? Tecnam is the Cirrus of the U.S. certified LSA market: they need to start aggressively marketing to that advantage.

[cole505]

Hi David,

Wow! Very nice! A huge piece of mind! And the ADSB nice...... and welcome aboard Tecnam Talk a lot of great guys and information to be found here. Can you tell me the name and location of the Avonics shop doing your ADSB ? It would be much appreciated! Looking forward to hearing about some of your future flying!✅✈️👍🏻🇺🇸😊🐾😎 I think our airplanes must be twins 😊

Ray & Lucy 🇺🇸👍🏻✈️😊

[DavidOber]

Thanks for the welcome....all our work is being done here:


SportairUSA

[cole505]

Oct 21, 2018 1:06:43 GMT DavidOber said:

Thanks for the welcome....all our work is being done here:


SportairUSA

Thanks David!😎✈️👍🏻🇺🇸😊✅🐾