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chris Sinfield
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 Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 5:20 am Post subject: Center radio stack size in XL |
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Hi all
just want some real life exp before I cut the area and install.
I am planing to install a Garmin 495 with Gizmo at the top, then a Icom A-210 below, then a Garmin TX below the radio., then the Jab throttle, choke and heater at the bottom.
In theory it all fits but in practice, will the engine controls get in the way of the TX?
Has anyone used this set up in an XL dash?
Chris
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| Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 6:07 am Post subject: Center radio stack size in XL |
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Hi Chris,
I installed the full engine and controls before considering where my electronics might wind up. This worked well. The engine controls are very sensitive to location, but the electronics are pretty flexible as to exact location.
When installing the electronics you will need to design and implement some sort of structure to attach the various boxes to. This may take up some room - particularly between instruments and radio/electronic stacks.
Of course, all of this stuff must stay clear of the cables and other stuff needed to control the engine. You will need space to service the engine controls too.
My solution (mostly copied from other people's approaches) was to cut two large inspection holes in the top skin between the instrument panel and fire wall. This allows easy access from the top and also some access to the very low spots on the instrument panel from the bottom.
See the picture below.
Good luck,
Paul
XL waiting for engineering changes
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just want some real life exp before I cut the area and install.
I am planing to install a Garmin 495 with Gizmo at the top, then a Icom A-210 below, then a Garmin TX below the radio., then the Jab throttle, choke and heater at the bottom.
In theory it all fits but in practice, will the engine controls get in the way of the TX?
Has anyone used this set up in an XL dash?
Chris |
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jaybannist(at)cs.com
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| Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 6:52 am Post subject: Center radio stack size in XL |
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Chris,
I have pretty much this same set up; except Narco transponder and controls for Carvair engine. It works for me. See drawing. & photo.
Jay Bannister
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Gig Giacona
Joined: 10 Jan 2006
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Location: El Dorado Arkansas USA
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| Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 8:16 am Post subject: Re: Center radio stack size in XL |
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Chris,
I have the exact same radio stack you list. The x-ponder is a 320A.
Fits perfectly with the Throttle, Mixture and Carb Heat under the stack.
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leinad
Joined: 19 Sep 2006
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Location: Central Virginia
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| Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 9:43 am Post subject: Re: Center radio stack size in XL |
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Chris,
My setup is a lot like Jay's. Quite a few pictures at the link below.
Dan
601xl/corvair plans builder
http://daniel.dempseyfamily.us/zodiac/instrumentpanel/index.html
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chris Sinfield
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| Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 2:44 pm Post subject: Re: Center radio stack size in XL |
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Thanks everyone
Just wanted to double check before cutting.
and Yes Paul I have the top FWD section removable..
Chris..
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