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Old 11-17-2014, 08:56 PM
Ex Bonanza Bucko Ex Bonanza Bucko is offline
 
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Default Move voltage regulator for dual Skyview installation

The installation docs for the new. second, Skyview on the starboard (co pilot) side of the panel say to "relocate the voltage regular as per section 46."

Since I did not build my S-LSA I am not too good a reading Van's builders' manuals. But it appears to me in section 46 that all that is required to get this move made is to unbolt the voltage regulator from the rack in the engine compartment, unplug it and move it to the deck under the instrument panel using the main wiring harness hole that is available there.

If you have built an RV12 and understand the above please tell me if I have read this process correctly. I, of course, will have an A&P do the work or at least sign it off.....my son is one of those :-)

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Old 11-17-2014, 10:26 PM
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http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...d.php?t=117720

here its covered.
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Old 11-18-2014, 05:54 AM
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Bucko,

I did the conversion. See thread referenced above. If you or your son want to talk it through with me send me a PM and I will give you my cell number.

John
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Old 11-18-2014, 07:39 AM
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Big John:

Thanks. I have another question: Nobody has ever said what the purpose of moving the regulator is; why does the addition of a new skivvies screen make it necessary...or is there another reason?

I heard the regulator heats up to 180C (360F) and I don't want that anywhere near me or the skivvies so where do you mount it?


When we get the screen we'll probably giver you a call. Won't be until January because of other stuff in the way.....family, friends, holidays etc.

I'll send you a PM this morning with my cell phone in the hangar.

Thanks again,
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Old 11-18-2014, 08:33 AM
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I heard the regulator heats up to 180C (360F) and I don't want that anywhere near me or the skivvies so where do you mount it?
You heard wrong.

If you want dual screens and you want to keep your airplane legal to fly, you do not have a choice of where you put it.
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Old 11-18-2014, 08:50 AM
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You heard wrong.

If you want dual screens and you want to keep your airplane legal to fly, you do not have a choice of where you put it.
OK, But WHY does somebody insist on that and who is that somebody?

I don't think we should obey without question.

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OK, But WHY does somebody insist on that and who is that somebody?

I don't think we should obey without question.

EBB:-(
I am having a hard time understanding your misunderstanding....

When you bought your RV-12, you purchased a certificated airplane, in the same sense as when you bought your Bonanza.

The manufacturer of an LSA is responsible for everything on the airplane in the same way that Beachcraft was for your Bonanza. Hopefully that answers your question.

BTW, I recently explained why, here in the RV-12 forum.
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Old 11-18-2014, 09:06 AM
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I have no "misunderstanding." I simply want to understand WHY it is important to move the regulator. I think I understood everything about my Bonanza during the 30 years and 3000 hours of flight it was in my hangar. I want to do the same thing with my RV12.

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Old 11-18-2014, 09:22 AM
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I have no "misunderstanding." I simply want to understand WHY it is important to move the regulator. I think I understood everything about my Bonanza during the 30 years and 3000 hours of flight it was in my hangar. I want to do the same thing with my RV12.

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The Why is heat. When operating at max load capacity of the regulator the cooler it is the longer the life of the unit. With everything turned on with two Skyviews you will be at or near max load. So mounting inside the cockpit will provide a cooler environment for the regulator than on the firewall right behind the left aft exhaust header. I think they cost about $175.00 so replacing one every couple years costs.
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Old 11-18-2014, 09:28 AM
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Thanks Jet Guy:
That's all I wanted.
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