You don't need an AI unless you intend to fly IFR. MY AI was also TU when I purchased my plane. I had a mechanic install an overhauled one in short order -- a few days and several hundred dollars later.

==>> Looks like I'm "stepping away" from aviation after all. Bye, folks!
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