Floor under the rudder pedals

[Funguy]

Originally Posted by decathlon737

Here you go Larry. I like the fact that it doesn't have padding or glue to off gas during a fire event.

https://www.mcmaster.com/aluminum-honeycomb-panels/

How do you cut that stuff?

Cheers, Sean

[decathlon737]

Cuts easily with a bandsaw.

[kaweeka]

Which specific size panel did you order?
Thanks,
David

[decathlon737]

3/4 thick will get you same height as angle in floor.

[hoyden]

I plan to run wiring and static/pitot/AOA lines along the left side from the spar forward to a convenient place and then up into the instrument panel. Do any carpet systems allow for a channel in the foam to act as a sort-of conduit?

[David Paule]

Originally Posted by decathlon737

Here you go Larry. I like the fact that it doesn't have padding or glue to off gas during a fire event.

https://www.mcmaster.com/aluminum-honeycomb-panels/

The whole assembly is glued together. Bottom skin bonded to the core, top skin bonded to the core. The glue used is often a thermoplastic adhesive, so if it gets very hot (don't know how hot it needs) it could debond.

Dave

[dpansier]

Originally Posted by Ross7A-builder

What have other builders done for additional flooring, other than the outer skin and stiffeners, under the rudder pedals? Looks like it could use something to avoid outer skin dents and possibly add insulation.

I used 1/8” Baltic Plywood with a few 3/4” square Balsa blocks spaced under the foot stress areas. The Plywood was cut to shape and fit tightly, a small cord on the rear end allows the boards to be lifted out.

[cgeyman]

I use thermal heat barrier. Thin fiberglass with aluminum sheeting. It is peel and stick, cuts with scissors and easy to keep clean. 40$ on Amazon.comes in various sizes.