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03-15-2009, 01:47 PM
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radio depth
The SL-30 is 11 inches deep, according to Aircraft Spruce. The subpanel sits only 9 inches back from the panel. How on earth are you supposed to put something like an SL-30 in an RV? Is this depth typical of most NAV and NAV/COM units??
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03-15-2009, 01:53 PM
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Phil,
Either slam it in there with a really big hammer, or do what everyone else does - simply cut a hole!  This might be the first hole you cut in the sub-panel but it likely won't be the last!
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03-15-2009, 01:59 PM
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Here is a picture to give you an idea. Both my SL-30(bottom) and GNS-430(top) had to penetrate the subpanel.
Get the trays ahead of time if you can.
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03-15-2009, 02:00 PM
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Thanks! i guess cutting a hole is the obvous answer! Actually that makes sense... if I cut the holes just right, the subpanel will provide additional support for the back end of the radios.
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03-15-2009, 03:20 PM
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You'll need to rivet aluminum angles there..
....Phil. Angle under the lower tray for support, not just the sharp edge of the bulkhead.
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03-15-2009, 05:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SteinAir
Phil,
Either slam it in there with a really big hammer, or do what everyone else does - simply cut a hole! This might be the first hole you cut in the sub-panel but it likely won't be the last!
Cheers,
Stein |
And the gap is smaller on a -6 |
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