PilotBrent
Well Known Member
Before Van's began discouraging new orders for the new wing electrical connectors (to avoid confusion I guess before they start shipping Skyview kits), I had already ordered & received mine and began installing it. Was about to finish my wings and I wanted to put them into storage without having to replace the electrical connectors later. Have not seen them shown on here yet, so here are some pictures. Seems like a far superior way to connect up the lights/stall warning to the rest of the aircraft.
After removing the existing bracket, a drilling template helps direct where to drill several attachment holes for new hardware.
All of the wires including ground need new ES-00079 pins installed. Similar to the Molex pins that I had already used. They snap into the new ES-00077 or 78 connectors. Note the two stand-offs that hold the new connector to each wing. There is also a doubler plate you can't see on the other side of the rib.
Completed install on right wing. Matching blue connector will eventually be installed on the fuse. Parts are available for that in this kit when I get there.
After removing the existing bracket, a drilling template helps direct where to drill several attachment holes for new hardware.
All of the wires including ground need new ES-00079 pins installed. Similar to the Molex pins that I had already used. They snap into the new ES-00077 or 78 connectors. Note the two stand-offs that hold the new connector to each wing. There is also a doubler plate you can't see on the other side of the rib.
Completed install on right wing. Matching blue connector will eventually be installed on the fuse. Parts are available for that in this kit when I get there.