Can a KI-209 CDI be driven by a SL-30?

Anyone know if a KI-209 CDI can be driven by a SL-30, easily, without any special finagling? Or is it better to just go with the Garmin GI-106A?

Thanks in advance, Bill

Judging by the SL30 Install Manual in my possession:

http://www.velocityxl.com/Downloads/SL30Nav_Comm_InstallationManual.pdf

looks like the only Bendix/King CDIs supported are the KI 202, KI 206 and KI 207.

I believe the difference is due to the fact that your 209 is built for the KX 155 radio, who doesn't have a built-in VOR/LOC converter, while the 202, 206 and 207 rely on an external converter, such as the one in the KX 165 or Garmin SL30.

More information at:

https://www3.bendixking.com/servlet...Name=/static/brochures/pdf/NAV_INDICATORS.pdf

Ciao, Luca

flybill7 said:

Anyone know if a KI-209 CDI can be driven by a SL-30, easily, without any special finagling? Or is it better to just go with the Garmin GI-106A?

Thanks in advance, Bill

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Hello FlyBill, I want to update your answer, and correct VAF Database, so others won't be mis-directed, by the 2006 post.

Here is a link to Aircrafts Spruce website, and under their Q&A section, I will re-quote, what they say, as well as, let everyone know, a Garmin / Apollo SL-30 will work with a King KI-209. It is well documented. http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/avpages/garminNavCom.php

Is the SL 30 Nav/Com compatible with the King KI 209 VOR/LOC/GS indicator?
Yes, the SL 30 is compatible with the KI 209. Our harness is only wired on the Com side as we do not know what CDI you will be using for the Nav.

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also for those with the Narco version,

Is the Garmin SL 30 a suitable replacement for the Narco 12D TSO? Can it use the same CDI or must the CDI be replaced at the same time?
Yes the SL 30 is a good choice for a NAV/COM replacement (not a slide in replacement as a new install is required) for the Narco 12D. It is high recommended that you upgrade the CDI to the Garmin GI 106A.

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