David Lesher wrote:
writes:


Looked like a simple repair, but in the tight confines behind the
panel it was a nightmare to get the wires stripped, twisted together,
and soldered back on.


If I was made czar of airplane panel design, I'd make it in modular sections
that could easily be removed. Wiring between sections would be through
connectors that would allow a "problem" section to be removed and repaired
on a bench.


I envision all avionics in the back, inc. under the rear seat. The panel
has a small head with display. Mike/headphone jacks have a box as well.
The boxes connect to the rear via ordinary ST fiber optics jumpers --
light [boo], sturdy, no ground-loop issues.

And the panel would hinge up, al-la "cab-over" semi tractors.

Of course, it IS just a dream.


Have a look at the Aerospatiale Trinidad / Tobago series.

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Tauno Voipio
tauno voipio (at) iki fi