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Cessna Nav I, Nav II, Nav III?

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I thought the the difference between Cessna Nav I, Nav II and  Nav III is just G1000. But I couldn't find the definition of Cessna Nav I, Nav II, Nav III. 

Does anybody have any idea what the difference between Cessna Nav I, Nav II and Nav III?

Thank you. 

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  1. Mark Kolber on Jul 05, 2022

    Do you have an example of a Cessna “NAV I” or “NAV II” manual?

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  2. wannaflykr on Jul 05, 2022

    I can find C172 nav I and nav II POH from googling. It has six pack instruments.

    And also I can find nav III POH. It has G1000.

    But I don’t think the difference between nav I, nav II and nav III is only for G1000.

    So I want to know the exact difference between nav I, nav II and nav III.

    Thank you.

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    Jeff Baum on Jul 06, 2022

    The differences are the avionics. Back, long ago, you would see Cessna 172s with “Skyhawk” and “Skyhawks II” on the tail. The Skyhawk had a basic 6 pack instrumentation, a single Nav/Comm and transponder. The Skyhawk II had two Nav/Comms, one with glide slope and a transponder.

    The current Nav I has dual Nav/Comms and a Mode C transponder. The Nav II has one Nav/ Comm, a separate Comm and a KLN 89 GPS, transponder and an autopilot, often the KAP140. The Nav III has the G1000 and either the GFC700 or the KAP140 autopilot.

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  4. wannaflykr on Jul 07, 2022

    Dear Jeff Baum

    I guess you have exact answer.
    I sent an email to TEXTRON. But they said it’s the only difference between nav I, nav II and nav III is G1000.

    You are better than manufacturer.
    I tried to choose you as best answer but I can’t. It’s just resetting. Please somebody tell me how to select as best answer.

    I really appreicate.

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