IowaRV9Dreamer
Well Known Member
I have the Vans map box kit and am working on my subpanel structure. I thought now might be a good time to mount the map box.
It appears to me that the map box rivets to both the panel and subpanel. This effectively negates the ability to remove the panel from the plane.
I think the map box / subpanel attach could be done with screws, so maybe the panel could be removable with the map box attached. Is this a worthwhile idea?
Also, what is the final sequence? Do most people rivet the map box to the panel, then paint the assembly, and then install the assembly into the plane?
I ask because I see that the map box door doesn't cover all the panel attachment rivets.
Thanks for any help,
It appears to me that the map box rivets to both the panel and subpanel. This effectively negates the ability to remove the panel from the plane.
I think the map box / subpanel attach could be done with screws, so maybe the panel could be removable with the map box attached. Is this a worthwhile idea?
Also, what is the final sequence? Do most people rivet the map box to the panel, then paint the assembly, and then install the assembly into the plane?
I ask because I see that the map box door doesn't cover all the panel attachment rivets.
Thanks for any help,