B.2.2 RV-6/8/10
In RV-6/8/10 aircraft, the GMU magnetometer is frequently mounted on a rigid aluminum shelf suspended between the aft fuselage longerons, midway between the baggage bulkhead and empennage. If this location is used, ensure that the seat belt cables and attachment hardware are not magnetized. The wingtip can be used as an alternate GMU magnetometer mounting location for RV aircraft. Ensure adequate separation from steel aileron counterweights, transmitting antennas, and lighting fixtures, and follow the wingtip light wiring guidance for in Section 15.4 or Section 16.4.
I recently upgraded my -8 and at Stein’s recommendation I mounted my -11 directly on the shelf below the vertical stab. The subsequent calibration showed no interference and the unit functions perfectly.
Can anyone share a rough location for the GMU 11 Magnetometer on the RV8?
I recently upgraded my -8 and at Stein’s recommendation I mounted my -11 directly on the shelf below the vertical stab. The subsequent calibration showed no interference and the unit functions perfectly.
I tried this location in my RV-6, but my manual trim caused interference in actual usage, moved it to the suggested Garmin location, on a shelf behind the baggage.