Photos of RAC-POS 12 Installed

[RVRC]

Does anyone have photos they would share of the installed RAC-POS 12 position sensor for flaps on a 7 or 9? I am planning on installing one to use with a VP-X ECB. I have read the installation info from VP, but not sure where they are talking about installing the RAC.

Thanks,

 

[AltonD]

Here is what I did. I used a model airplane clevis with threaded rod. The lower end of the POS 12 sensor needs to be set off of the wall at an angle. I saw another installation where the POS12 floated. The upper end was hinged. If I were to do it again, I might try the hinge.

 

[roee]

I don't know what that particular vendor recommends, but here's how I installed mine.

Full write-up: http://www.kalinskyconsulting.com/rvproj/flapspositionsensor.htm

 

[RVRC]

Alton and Roee

Thanks for the photos and info. Just what I was looking for.

 

[Brantel]

Mine is installed just like Alton's.

 

[Captain Avgas]

Different detail.

I installed mine (RV7A) at the fuselage wall. Photo shows details. The sensor is attached to a length of angle that is hinged at the top. There is also a piece of hinge at the bottom to act a guide for the push/pull rod. This design assures that there are no eccentric forces on the sliding arm of the actuator. The sliding arm of the actuator is actually quite flimsy and I doubt it would like eccentric forces acting on it for any length of time. By "eccentric forces" I mean any forces that are not acting in direct line with the natural direction of the actuator arm as it slides in and out of its housing.

 

[RVRC]

Thanks Brantel and Bob

I appreciate your input and photos. This site is the best! Y'all have really helped.