Garmin GNS-430(w) and GNS-530(w) End-of-Life

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Folks, In case you didn't see this elsewhere, Garmin has fired a shot across the bow giving us a head's up that GNS-430/530 support is waning.
(2023) Service Advisory 23018 Rev A: GNS 430(W)/530(W) Series Repair Service Changes

PRODUCTS AFFECTED:

All WAAS and Non-WAAS GNC® 420, GNS 430, GNS 530, GPS 400, and GPS 500 products are affected.

ISSUE:

Due to multiple component availability limitations, comprehensive repair service for the Garmin GNS 430(W)/530(W) series is expected to become limited in the years ahead. Initially, these limitations are estimated to impact a small percentage of repairs beginning in 2024.

First introduced in 1998, Garmin has offered repair service for the GNS 430/530 series for 25 years. Garmin plans to continue offering repair service when the components required for a specific repair remain available. Database updates and technical support will also remain available.


We encourage GNS 430(W)/530(W) series owners to begin considering their transition strategy to newer generation products. Please visit www.Garmin.com/AviationGPS to review upgrade options.