IFD540 & IFD440 in a TBM

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   The short answer is yes.

I might want a little clarification on your exact scenario (you can email me at sjacobson@avidyne.com or call 781 402 7474) to make sure I'm not missing a subtle point you're asking.

However, our CEO has a TBM700 and he's absolutely swapping both 530s for two 540s.

As for the WAAS antenna question, I think the best place to start is to download and read section 3 of the IFD540 Install Manual.  We talk about approved antenna sets and some installation considerations.   I'm not suggesting you should stay non-WAAS capable but one point to make is that the system will work with non-WAAS antennas, especially in the plug & play scenario.  In that case, the IFD540 works the same as a WAAS one, except that the FMS will not provide any WAAS approaches for you to choose from.

The installation manual can be downloaded at:  http://www.avidyne.com/support/downloads/ifd-series.asp

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AviJake Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 26 Mar 2009 Location: Lincoln MA Status: Offline Points: 2815	Post Options Post Reply Quote AviJake Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: IFD540 & IFD440 in a TBM Posted: 08 Apr 2014 at 8:55am
	The short answer is yes. I might want a little clarification on your exact scenario (you can email me at sjacobson@avidyne.com or call 781 402 7474) to make sure I'm not missing a subtle point you're asking. However, our CEO has a TBM700 and he's absolutely swapping both 530s for two 540s. As for the WAAS antenna question, I think the best place to start is to download and read section 3 of the IFD540 Install Manual. We talk about approved antenna sets and some installation considerations. I'm not suggesting you should stay non-WAAS capable but one point to make is that the system will work with non-WAAS antennas, especially in the plug & play scenario. In that case, the IFD540 works the same as a WAAS one, except that the FMS will not provide any WAAS approaches for you to choose from. The installation manual can be downloaded at: http://www.avidyne.com/support/downloads/ifd-series.asp
	Steve Jacobson sjacobson@avidyne.com

david3rd Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 03 Apr 2014 Location: Houston Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote david3rd Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 Apr 2014 at 9:11pm
	Is it possible that the "NEW" IFD540 could be installed and changed out for two Garmin 530s in a TBM 700C2 ? What is required to if needed to redo the WAAS antennas?