Dynon Pitot heat control box mounting

[doctornigel]

Any thoughts on mounting of the heating control box for the Dynon pitot?
Just wondering if everyone using it is mounting it on the ribs near the pitot, or cutting the connectors and mounting it in the fuse. Any concerns drilling holes into the ribs? This has to weaken them but is it a concern? Thanks

 

[Jerry Carter]

I mounted it to the rib

I put the controller on the rib near the pitot, where I can access it through the inspection opening in the wing.

http://websites.expercraft.com/jerryc/index.php?q=log_entry&log_id=24202

 

[vlittle]

I mounted mine on the inspection plate. A little unusual, but it was the easiest location for me.

For inspections, I just unplug it and remove the plate.

Vern

 

[cytoxin]

I mounted mine on the inspection plate. A little unusual, but it was the easiest location for me.

For inspections, I just unplug it and remove the plate.

Vern

i mounted mine there as well.

 

[doctornigel]

Thanks for the replies, I like the idea of mounting on the inspection plate, I'll have to check for interferences with my tubes and cranks. I still wonder about all the random holes I see drilled in ribs on many people's wings. Any concerns with weakening the ribs and changing the wing without engineering input? (I am NOT an engineer)
Any non-destructive ways to attach things? Would a doubler negate any ill effect or is that just more untested engineering? I'll do a new post and hear the theories