Replacing AP

[Nick Bailey]

I have an aging, ailing Bendix FCS-810 AP and have been warned by several avionics techs that once on the downhill slide, replacement is best. Anyone had any experience with installing new AP in their Skymaster and what might be costs involved? I have a garmin 530 which I would like to couple with.

I will have the AC in Florida for annual at FXE, and would appreciate input from South Florida 337 owners about the Banyan (ex?) avionics shop there. Also planned to get some prop work and wonder if the Banyan prop shop is good.

Thanks for any advice.