| Preparing to install instrument panel for final/last time. Began by removing all of the avionics from their respective trays. Next I |
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| had to remove the panel mounting bracket (this is made from the old instrument panel and attaches to the nutplates and the 'L' |
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| brackets in the upper fwd fuse) Then I installed the mounting bracket onto the upper forward fuse. The fiberglass portion of the |
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| instrument panel will get attached to this mounting bracket. The right side of the bracket is mounted with 1/2" standoffs to |
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| account for the curve in the panel. I removed the Forest of Tab's from the firewall, figuring it is easier to attach all of the grounds |
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| to the tabs with this off and on the bench rather than try and do after the panel is mounted. I was short some faston connectors |
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| and made a trip to Aerozona for some more. I also attached/connected the voltage regulators to some molex connectors to |
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| make it easier to install. There are two redundant ground on the voltage reg. and i had to remove then from the firewall and |
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| reinstall in order to get access to one of them. I installed the 3 screws for the Andair fuel valve, to secure it to the tunnel cover, |
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| then attached the red selector handle to the valve. I removed both the pilot and copilot EFIS subpanels. to make installation |
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| easier. Will reattach after panel installed and most connections complete. |
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