Friday, August 28, 2015

SV-KNOB-PANEL

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.