Draker
Well Known Member
I decided to install one of those piper-style sockets for ground power:
My first thought is to attach it to the bottom of my -7, near the firewall, so it's not too visible, but still a short wire run to the battery. I'd like to attach at least one of the bolts to something rigid for extra strength, but the best I can find are the 3/4" support angles in the footwell area. The bolt holes on this socket are 5/16" so that seems not do-able edge distance-wise. Any tips, or should I just forget the angle and put both holes through the skin with an appropriate doubler?
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My first thought is to attach it to the bottom of my -7, near the firewall, so it's not too visible, but still a short wire run to the battery. I'd like to attach at least one of the bolts to something rigid for extra strength, but the best I can find are the 3/4" support angles in the footwell area. The bolt holes on this socket are 5/16" so that seems not do-able edge distance-wise. Any tips, or should I just forget the angle and put both holes through the skin with an appropriate doubler?