[prkaye]

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??

 

[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

 

[boom3]

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.

 

[prkaye]

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.

 

[pierre smith]

You'll need to rivet aluminum angles there..

....Phil. Angle under the lower tray for support, not just the sharp edge of the bulkhead.

Regards,

 

[jsharkey]

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