Instrument panels - 6 vs 7

[Frank Smidler]

Another option is to add a seperate channel (legs to front) below the original panel for all the switches. I have seen this before, I belive on VAF. One advantage is that it can be bolted on, allowing you to detach it from the panel.

[az_gila]

The basic dimensions of the RV-6 Affordable Panels are archived here -

http://web.archive.org/web/200910022...der6_panel.htm

[java]

Originally Posted by Frank Smidler

Another option is to add a seperate channel (legs to front) below the original panel for all the switches. I have seen this before, I belive on VAF. One advantage is that it can be bolted on, allowing you to detach it from the panel.

Though I didn't do this for all switches in my recent panel rebuild, I did for all control cables. Should I need to pull the panel in the future, that will save me from feeding all the control cables back through the firewall so that I can remove them. Something to be considered.

[RONSIM]

Does anyone know the Van's part no. I would use to order a RV-6A panel blank ---- thinking about future panel upgrade.

Thanks,

Ron

[SteinAir]

Originally Posted by RONSIM

Does anyone know the Van's part no. I would use to order a RV-6A panel blank ---- thinking about future panel upgrade.

Thanks,

Ron

The panel blank for an RV6 is simple a rectangular piece of aluminum with a bend on the bottom.....there are other options as well. If you have an idea of what you're going to do you can have one made for you in a cutom size, or have a rectangle cut with cutouts in it that you can later trim to match your existing panel.

Cheers,
Stein

[RONSIM]

for the info ----- will be contacting you on the future upgrade.