Avionics guides

There seems to be a dearth of "what is" and "how to" guides for
avionics. By this I mean some sort of guides for which models of radios
can do, how they are wired, interfaces, schematics, are those connectors
propierety (sp), etc.

This could be really handy for someone buying used radios. Is this radio
worth getting, or would something newer work? can this nav/com be
interfaced with that VOR? how about that panel GPS?


John

http://www.avionix.com/aindex.html

This is about the best you will find for including what you want to talk
about (in the public domain for free)

I find the site breaks down the different models into what they can do,
what they work best with (as in.. which VOR indicator works with which
equipment combination - GS, converter, GPS, etc)

Wiring... I recommend checking out Bob Knuckols AeroElectric Site.
Pinouts of several popular avionics products are there for free
http://www.aeroelectric.com/

Installation manuals? Direct from the manufacturer (if still supported)
or perhaps on Ebay.. there is an Estate Sale Ebay Store (Gebe's) that
seems to have LOTS of manuals.. You can also get them from Eastern
Avionics (www.avionix.com) in print or pdf.. for a fee.

Im going through all this right now myself.. and am planning to install
my own avionics and panel as much as possible.. Ask questions.. check
with your local EAA chapter, they may have someone who can provide
competent peer support regarding this stuff.

Dave


John T wrote:
There seems to be a dearth of "what is" and "how to" guides for
avionics. By this I mean some sort of guides for which models of radios
can do, how they are wired, interfaces, schematics, are those connectors
propierety (sp), etc.

This could be really handy for someone buying used radios. Is this radio
worth getting, or would something newer work? can this nav/com be
interfaced with that VOR? how about that panel GPS?


John

Hi there !

For avionics manuals try www.esscoaircraft.com
They have all the manuals for King, Narco, Bendix, Motorola, you name it.
They sell them as good quality reprints.

Regards

Henning Dammann-Emden
Bremen/Germany
EDXQ

Thanks for the replies! lots of neat links.