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Old 02-22-2012, 01:08 PM
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Oh my. Thanks for correcting me on this. I'll begin pulling the plastic tubing from the bundle tonight.
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Old 02-23-2012, 08:01 AM
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If you intend to buy the new version fuel pressure sender,
Dynon part number 101690-000 Carbureted Fuel/Fluid Pressure Sender-Kavlico, 1/8-27 NPT, 15 PSI , $85
... don't get it from Dynon - they charge a $20 fee plus shipping. In fact they recommend that you use one of their retailers. Aircraft Spruce is one of them, their part number 10-04820, DYNON KAVLICO CARB FUEL SENSR, $83 plus $2 shipping by mail.
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Old 02-28-2012, 09:23 AM
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Default Skyview Autopilot Disconnect

Here is an omission in the Skyview plans.

Existing page 31-07 shows the "old" 4 wires going from the OPTIONAL
harness then exiting under the panel and going to the AP disconnect
switch. There is a connection made to the lighting circuit for 2 of
those wires before they go under the panel. 4 wires total.

New Skyview section 42D-02 step 26 says to cut these 4 wires.
A molex is being installed since the mid panel gets removed.

On page 42D-27, it says to install molex pins on the cut wires as
well as on the switch and put in the molex housings.

BUT!!! It also shows on page 42C-08 that a new harness WH-0025 (which
is provided) goes from the autopilot plug on the AV-5000A (the new power distribution plug-and-play box) to this same disconnect
switch. This harness only has 4 wires, with the molex pins already installed. No mention in the plans is made as to what to do with the old wires regarding this contradiction.

Per Ken at Vans - disconnect the old wires and heat shrink the ends and use the new harness connected to the new molex. Two of them might be dealt with by removing their pins from the RV-12 OPTIONAL harness DB-25.

Bill H. Making Skyview progress!
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Old 02-28-2012, 11:16 AM
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I'd noticed the same discrepancy in the AP wiring, but assumed it was my inability to follow directions rather than their mistake.

Because the two conversion wiring harnesses are on back order, I've had to pull off the instrument panel and fuselage wiring modifications for now. Can't really go any further without them. Pitot and static line mods are done in the back. Currently working on the wing wiring modifications and am held up waiting for an Open Barrel Terminal Crimping Tool to arrive from Stein Air in Minneapolis.

Speaking of wing wiring mods, the Skyview upgrade requires two additional wires to be pulled from root to tip for the nav/strobes in both wings. In the right wing, the bundle now grows to five wires. Pulling these wires through the small snap bushings has proven to be a study in patience. I had to use heat shrink tubing to connect the wire to the pull string, one wire at at time. With each successive wire pull, I also pulled another string to use in pulling the next wire. Finally got it, but don't have any room in the snap bushings for an extra string to pull future wires. Hope there are no more required.
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Old 02-28-2012, 12:19 PM
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Default Missing Skyview Parts

Check your Skyview kits. I have made Van's aware of these.

Plans Page 42C-19 requires installation of a
ES 9 PIN BACKSHELL 2
This is a special backshell attaching a DB9 to the ADAHRS.
The plans say it has short screws, and long screw versions interfere with the magnetometer. It is not in the Skyview parts kits or on any of the bag lists. Not provided in any of the earlier kits.
Jerry - did you get this? If so in which bag is it listed on for you?

Plans Page 42D-13
Steps 3 and 4 require
PT 1/4 OD TUBE
to be cut in 15 inch and 33 inch lengths.
This tube is not included, but I had enough left over from previous parts of the build to make it.

No PANEL FUSES were supplied in my Skyview Kit nor were they on any parts list or bag lists.

Bill H.
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Old 02-28-2012, 12:27 PM
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Has anyone on the "outlaw list" (those who did not order an engine from Vans) received their Skyview yet? After they had got my money and order, they told me they would get back with me in two or three weeks, it has been three weeks now with no word. I keep waiting for the UPS man to drive up . . .
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Old 02-28-2012, 02:55 PM
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Default Skyview Avionics Received

I received my kit Feb 15. Airplane 120302.

It was sent FedEx next day (for $145!) - I was hoping to drive down there and pick up some other items from the catalog at the same time. Guess I expected a ship or pick-up email. Smarter next time (?).

Got the same 8 cotter pins instead of screws - so obviously a system problem at their end. Also short one ring terminal - no big deal. Took a couple of days to run the inventory.

Got a notice that the ship-short wire harnesses were on their way.

Also - yesterday, received double set of fuses - installed set plus spare set.

Bob Bogash
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Old 02-28-2012, 04:37 PM
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Default Sky view

Received our sky view today, getting ready to do inventory, kit 328. Don from Texas, it will probably be a fed-ex truck pulling up your driveway.
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Old 02-28-2012, 11:25 PM
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Bill,

Neither have I received a short screwed ES 9 PIN BACKSHELL 2 for plugging into the ADAHRS. It's interesting to note that on Page 42D-21, the existing ES 9 PIN BACKSHELL 2 on the end of the WH-RV12-TUNNEL wiring harness is re-pinned for re-use. I wonder if the interefence referred to on Page 42C-19, Step 4, is electronic rather than physical in nature.

I didn't recieve any PT 1/4 OD TUBE either. Had some extra length on the old static line that was coiled up in the instrument panel tray, but was afraid to cut it off. Ordered a 10' roll from Van's and used that for Page 42D-13.

No PANEL FUSES either. Do you think maybe these are considered comsumable items and, since they're readily available at any auto parts store, they aren't included in the kit?

Jerry
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Old 02-29-2012, 08:06 AM
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Got my skyview last week. Almost a year #449. I am having some of the same issues mentioned. The instructions are not very good. Where do the two audio cables from mike/phones go? Where does the power outlet wire go? I see an answer for the cockpit light. I know I have some more studying to do but the instruction are not very clear and a wiring diagram would help. Also don't use the 3/8 screw in the plug panel aft end as they bottom out and can break off piece inside. I did get my back ordered harness and fuses and other hardware yesterday.
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