Garmin GNS 430: Throwaway or Keeper?

Despite reports that Garmin GNS-series navigators are at the end of their service life, the vast majority of users can continue using their units, according to the company.

Despite reports that the hugely popular Garmin GNS-series navigators are at the end of their service life, Garmin says that 99 percent of GNS users can keep using their units. [Courtesy: The Aviation Consumer/screenshot]

Despite reports that the hugely popular Garmin GNS-series navigators are at the end of their service life, Garmin says that 99 percent of GNS users can keep using their units. Moreover, the Garmin factory will still continue to support common repairs and refurbishments as it has for the past 25 years. 

For a deep dive into the future of GNS support, and some tips for dealing with a dreaded failure, Aviation Consumer Magazine editor-in-chief Larry Anglisano sat down with Jim Alpiser, Garmin’s director of aftermarket sales, to set the record straight.


Editor’s Note: This article first appeared on The Aviation Consumer.

Larry Anglisano
Larry AnglisanoContributor
Larry Anglisano is the Editor in Chief of Aviation Consumer magazine. He's an active land, sea and glider pilot, and has over 30 years experience as an avionics tech.

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