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IMG_2501
The full panel. Instrument final fit.
Date: 11/23/2011
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IMG_2451
Templates were used to transfer the instrument locations to the aluminum panels for cutting.
Date: 10/24/2011
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IMG_2523
But I'm still piddling around with the wiring and cabling. Found out today that the GRT Sport SX will control a Garmin SL30 radio and the Microair 760 will support SL30 type input/output. So, I'm working on adding the necessary wiring between the two.
Date: 01/03/2012
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IMG_2462
Here is the switch & breaker panel all nicely assembled. Don't know if you can tell, but the bottom row of breakers (except for the first one) are all upside down.
Date: 10/28/2011
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IMG_2312
This was the more difficult fit of the three.
Date: 10/06/2011
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IMG_2495
496 Mount, Microair Comm & Xponder, GRT EIS 4000, Fuel Pressure, Prop Controls.
Date: 11/22/2011
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IMG_2456
Drilling for the rivets to hold the anchor nuts required novel technique. Eventually, all anchor nuts were installed.
Date: 10/25/2011
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IMG_2468
Wiring begins in earnest. Color coding has been added to the switches. Red-Master, Blue-Ignition, Yellow-Starter, Green-Boost Pump & White-Lighting.
Date: 11/13/2011
Views: 3762
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IMG_2526
Again a picture from a couple weeks ago. One of the initial test fit of the panel and check of wiring runs.
Date: 01/14/2012
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IMG_2461
The two main panels cut, poked and in place.
Date: 10/27/2011
Views: 6740
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IMG_2125
These 8 lbs of instruments were removed from the old panel along with the approximately 35 lbs of Garmin H/W.
Date: 11/24/2011
Views: 3685
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IMG_2571
Opened all the inspection holes to ensure all is well inside.
Date: 02/24/2012
Views: 3655
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IMG_2452
The Garmin equipment sold very quickly and the proceeds were used to buy the new instruments. Here are the 2 1/2" "backup" gauges with the Microair Comm & Xponder as well as the GRT EIS 4000 from the old panel. At this point I was sti
Date: 10/24/2011
Views: 5273
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IMG_2537
Here you can see the numerous check lists used in the inspections laid out on the wing.
Date: 03/02/2012
Views: 3735
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IMG_2508
Tested every 20 kts from 40 Kts to 180 Kts. Here's 60 Kts on the manometer (actually a bit less)
Date: 02/28/2012
Views: 3288
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IMG_2065
The GRT Sport has arrived and almost all the instruments have been set in their panels. This is a test fit. It was necessary to adjust the big opening in the main for clearance of some of the various instruments.
Date: 11/05/2011
Views: 6001
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IMG_2545
Here's a decent picture of the new panel all lit up. As far as I can tell, everything works now. I still need to set up the GRT Sport SX, MicroAir 760 Radio and MicroAir T2000 Transponder.
Date: 02/20/2012
Views: 3454
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IMG_2559
Add the 2 meter extension to the 1 meter length and run the viewer down to the brake area.
Date: 03/12/2012
Views: 4277
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IMG_2498
Switches and breakers have been labeled.
Date: 11/22/2011
Views: 3682
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IMG_2582
Brought the pitot/static manometer out to test the P/S system.
Date: 02/27/2012
Views: 3425
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