[Mike D]

Searched but did not find an answer so here goes....

How do you run wire in a completed and flying plane? I have a RV-6A.

Two ways I have thought of.
1. Use a piece of PVC conduit and secure at the wing tip, middle access panel, and the wing root using brackets and adel clamps. Then pull the wire through this. The concern is that if it ever gets loose, it could bind up the ailerons.

2. Use some very long drill extensions and drill from the wing tip to the wing root. Then add the conduit and pull the wire through. This will be a tough job that leaves FOD in the wings and could possably have burs.

Anybody done this? How did you do it? And do you have pictures or a link?

Thanks for the help!

 

[petersb]

I did your first suggestion and installed a half inch conduit with clamps where I could reach. Worked for 1000 hours until I sold the plane recently.

Peter

 

[pierre smith]

Hi Michael.

We ran coax and wiring in my pre-built -10 and the mechanic used long rods, thinner than a cigarette, screwed together, made for this sort of thing....by pulling from the wingtip.

If you fasten small diameter PVC tube with adel clamps or similar and also one that you can reach through the aileron bellcrank inspection plate, you'll be good to go.

BTW, you bought one of the best flying RV's built....the -6A.

Best,