I decided to install the knob panel for the
SkyView. I purchased the panel from
Dynon. Of course I didn’t stop to think
it would require a harness to hook it into the system. After the device arrived I realized what
happened so I ordered the harness. It
is due to arrive this afternoon. In the
mean time I have removed the upper fuselage skin, radio and the large
information placard from the instrument panel.
I also used some blue tape to outline the location of the new control
panel. I removed the SL40 radio and the information placard above the radio. I will redo the placard so it is not so wide. I am also going to reduce the height of the 'final check list' located above the corner of the D1000 panel. It is partially covered by the canopy bar when the canopy is closed.
I also ordered some MK2000-6 nutplates from
Aircraft Spruce.
I taped some plastic on
the instrument panel and inside of the cockpit to keep the aluminum shavings
from drilling and cutting from getting into everything. I will use the small vacuum to help keep the
debris under control. After the
nutplates arrive I will determine if the layout on the template is the
correct spacing for the nutplate holes.
At that point I can start drilling and cutting the panel. I will drill the panel first for the nutplate
and mounting fasteners. I will then use
my Dremel tool to cut out the opening for the control panel.
