Universal 890R???

[Flyght30]

I was wondering if anyone has experience with these units yet? Looking to get a 3 tube with UNS 1L.

 

[grumman38]

We have the three tube and have replaced ALL three tubes since install (about four months). They where covered by warranty, I think they are about 80 to 90 thou a pop! The one L is a great box though.

 

[Flyght30]

What was the deal with the tube failures, and how do you like the vision 1? overall rating of the system? thanks

 

[grumman38]

I believe the tubes that failed where earlier part numbers. Universal says they have the problem fixed(?). We only have about 250 hours on the screens so I don't have a lot of data to give you. If I owned the aircraft(Older) I would just put a new FMS, Nav display and maybe AHRS, and call it good. It does clean up the cockpit a bit and lower workload but some things do not play perfect together.

The prices are dropping on this technology so I would be in waiting mode if possible.