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By Staff Report

There are two good reasons to look at used avionics. One is that a trusty component of your panel has finally spun its last electron. The other is that you’ve been wanting to step up—maybe this IFR GPS thing really is gonna stick around—but the cost of new has kept better technology out of reach. Either way, there are good options for the bargain hunter who doesn’t have to fly with the latest and greatest.

The way to keep that smile on your face months after a used avionics purchase is to honestly tally the cost and risk for all your options. Factors that go into this decision are the cost…