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Ian,
My
complete panel (IV-P with Chelton EFIS) is removable, but you'll be surprised at
the number of connectors needed--power, signal (LOTS of these), pitot, static
and lots of antennae. I built it that way so I could upgrade/modify it "more
easily" over time. It will take a couple of years or so to tell if it was
worth the effort and extra cost. On connectors--I used AMP phenolic body
connectors with gold-plated pins for power and signal--mostly from Mouser.
I'll
pass on some advice Brent Regan gave me many years ago: The best/most
reliable connector is a good solder joint--or no connector at all. When you must
use one, make it the best you can afford." Starting with this simple and sound
advice, I've managed to scatter connectors all over my airplane, but also have
left working loops and solder connections where possible--trim motor connections
to the aircraft wiring, for example.
I
think this is a judgment call in any case. I'd be interested in hearing from
folks that have gone the "removable panel" route and have then actually done
so.
Bob
Pastusek
I am going to redo my right hand side instrument
panel to accomodate some new equipment.
I would like to build the panel on the bench and
hook it up in the a/c using connectors. The right hand side of my panel
houses all the switches, circuit breakers and engine gauges. This will make the
panel easily removeable if needs be.
Does anyone have any comments on the idea of using
connectors? Does it pose any questions of reliability or potential
failure?
If anyone has done it, what connectors did they use
and where did they get them?
Ian B. Crowe
LNC 2
C-FKRO
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