Wanted: KI 226 RMI indicator
 

Hi folks,

My KI-226 RMI indicator bit the dust a couple of months ago when money was tight for me. Now that income has returned to my life, I would like to replace it.

I would repair it, but the local shop says about $250 to get into it, and they cannot get parts any more, so it could be throwing $250 away. It seems like I might be able to buy a used serviceable unit for $500, so, here are my questions for everyone:

1.) Do you know a good source for one of these instruments?

2.) Will any other indicator work with my antique ADF? (I think it is a KR85 - the one with the mechanical frequency display, and separate indicator. I think it is steam powered, but I am not sure.)

3.) Do you have any thoughts or suggestions on what you would do in this case?

I know, I know, many people are throwing away their ADFs these days. But I still seem to use mine now and again, and it also makes handheld GPS assisted ADF approaches legal.

Thanks in advance for your advice.

Kevin

Eastern
 

www.avionix.com is the website for Eastern. They have at least one RMI indicator on their used/reconditioned listing. They are very knowledgeable, and can help.

I had a fit when I got my plane back from Pitot/Static, and the ADF didn't work. They fixed it immediately, a small thing, but many approaches have an NDB as the IAF, and there are still places in this part of the world where thereis only an NDB approach.