pstraub
Well Known Member
When I built my -12 back in 2016/2017, the KAI had just been modified and had me install my Ducati VR in the cabin (under avionics shelf on passenger side). So that is exactly what I did. In my 3+ years (205 hours) of flying, I have had no problems. As a preventive maintenance measure, I would like to replace it soon with the new B&C AVC1 VR per Van's recent Service Letter 00034.
I really don't want to cut my upper cowl and install the NACA scoop. I guess my questions is....has anyone installed the Silent Hektik or the new B&C VR inside the cabin?? Since the Ducati VR has been fine there, I hate to move it forward of the firewall unless there are compelling reasons? If Van's no longer supports that location, I guess I will have to move it and cut my upper cowl.
Van's announced an 'upgrade' kit if you want to replace your Ducati VR, Part# 12 REGULATOR KIT-1, but it assumes you will be installing the NACA scoop and mounting the new VR up on the firewall. I don't know if that kit would allow me to install it in the cabin, where my original Ducati is. Not sure if I would need additional cabling, etc. If anyone has installed a new VR in the cabin, or has any comments in general on this issue, I would really appreciate it. Maybe Scott or Greg will chime in. Thanks!!
I really don't want to cut my upper cowl and install the NACA scoop. I guess my questions is....has anyone installed the Silent Hektik or the new B&C VR inside the cabin?? Since the Ducati VR has been fine there, I hate to move it forward of the firewall unless there are compelling reasons? If Van's no longer supports that location, I guess I will have to move it and cut my upper cowl.
Van's announced an 'upgrade' kit if you want to replace your Ducati VR, Part# 12 REGULATOR KIT-1, but it assumes you will be installing the NACA scoop and mounting the new VR up on the firewall. I don't know if that kit would allow me to install it in the cabin, where my original Ducati is. Not sure if I would need additional cabling, etc. If anyone has installed a new VR in the cabin, or has any comments in general on this issue, I would really appreciate it. Maybe Scott or Greg will chime in. Thanks!!