For those of us who built the early wing kits (mine is #121) and want to put in the NEW lighting kit with nifty blue connectors...you'll need to call Vans and order the Lighting Upgrade Kit (about $80). For another $7 or so, you can get the new connector and bracket for the Empennage (trim servo).
I spent a fair amount of time with Dale, Van's parts manager I believe, this afternoon while he researched and found the kit. It isn't on their catalog so you may need to ask for Dale to have him identify the kit if the Order Desk person you talk to doesn't know about it.
Without the Kit parts, drill template and Section 31A documentation, what happens is that you work part way thru Section 40 and run into a discussion of the connectors that you were supposed to have installed (but didn't have) back on Page 16-04. Then you waste a bunch of time looking for said parts that are not on any list you've inventoried. Then you have some Jack Daniel's to calm your frustration. Don't drink in frustration! Call Dale, get the Lighting Upgrade Kit and enjoy your Jack Daniel's knowing that your parts are on the way.
I spent a fair amount of time with Dale, Van's parts manager I believe, this afternoon while he researched and found the kit. It isn't on their catalog so you may need to ask for Dale to have him identify the kit if the Order Desk person you talk to doesn't know about it.
Without the Kit parts, drill template and Section 31A documentation, what happens is that you work part way thru Section 40 and run into a discussion of the connectors that you were supposed to have installed (but didn't have) back on Page 16-04. Then you waste a bunch of time looking for said parts that are not on any list you've inventoried. Then you have some Jack Daniel's to calm your frustration. Don't drink in frustration! Call Dale, get the Lighting Upgrade Kit and enjoy your Jack Daniel's knowing that your parts are on the way.