GTR 200

[skydiverlv]

Originally Posted by MLock

The GTR is slightly higher. I had to enlarge the hole on the top side a few thousandths to get it to fit. Took about a half hour with a file. No biggy.

Mitch, did you have to change out the front braces to accommodate the GTR 200?

[skydiverlv]

The latest wiring schematic at Vans has the GTR200 update and also shows the internal contacts of the AV5000. Does not quite give away the proprietary functions of the logic board but is a great improvement for trouble shooting.

[NASA515]

Where is this schematic? I can't find it. I would love to see the wiring for the current build airplanes to help me make any mods - like changing the radio and interphone.

Bob Bogash
N737G

[skydiverlv]

http://www.vansaircraft.com/public/downloads.htm

Don't bother with doing the engineering to swap for the GTR Bob, Vans has already taken care of this and is offering the radio with harness as a kit. I have it on order but is out about a month.

[NASA515]

Thanks, Larry.

I am very familiar with those electrical diagrams - I think I spent months studying them. But I don't see any electrical diagrams for kits currently being produced.

Never mind, however, since that would be good news regarding the Vans radio kit. How do you guys keep finding out about these things; do you call the Support line a lot? Sort of like the weather stripping kit supposedly coming out "soon."

Well, I'll check it out.

Bob Bogash
N737G

[skydiverlv]

Almost all inclusive kit to change out the SL40 for the GTR200 is--12GTR-200 RETROFIT-- price is $1300. Includes everything except the pilot panel segment and a replacement end for the coax cable. The SL40 used a slip fit connector that is secured by 2 screws. The GTR200 connector should really be changed out for a locking BNC connector. I was fortunate enough to sell my SL40 and 403 com for enough to have a few bucks left over. The new rear braces are extremely nice for those that are building EAB even if you do not use the GTR200. The larger snap bushings have greatly increased capacity for wire routing.

[MLock]

Larry,

Sorry, haven't looked at this for a while. Yes I did have to change the brackets for the GTR 200. Just drill out the old rivets and install new as I recall.

[NASA515]

How about the aft two brackets, Mitch? They are much more involved with countersunk holes and nutplates, and alignment issues with the center panel, etc etc.

Sorry for all the questions....

Bob Bogash
N737G

[bajapilot]

Bob,

Yes you do have to replace the aft two brackets but there's only two rivets to drill out and replace per bracket. You do have to replace the nutplates and countersink the rivets for those. There were no alignment issues with the panels, the holes match up perfectly.

Bill

[f1rocket]

Just finished up my install of the new radio and wiring.



I chose not to replace the left panel. I already had it drilled and painted. I plan to cover the holes for the intercom with a N-number plate anyway.