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Installing instruments and avionics in small aircraft
What's the procedure for installing instruments and avionics in small
aircraft? For example, if you want to install, say, a stereo in your car, it's no big deal. Lots of stereos seem to be pretty standardized, you just get what you want and connect a few wires and stuff and its in. How modular and easy is it in an aircraft? I presume that when you buy an aircraft new, you get a selection of instruments on the panel. Is it usually a fixed set, or do you tell the manufacturer exactly which instruments you want, or what? Can you just unscrew one instrument and replace it with another? Are connections and interfaces highly standardized? Do you have to get changes certified or checked in some way? Do most pilot/owners have their own eclectic set of instruments, or do most keep whatever came with the aircraft from the factory? In pictures I've seen of cockpits it looks like many aircraft are highly individualized, with various instruments replaced, upgraded, etc. It also looks like at least some of the mounting and electrical or other connections are standardized to some degree. |
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Installing instruments and avionics in small aircraft
On Dec 27, 4:14*pm, Mxsmanic wrote:
Removing and installing instruments and avionics is not difficult but only an authorized mechanic can legally do it. Only an authorized avionics technician can work on avionics (repairing). On purchase of a new aircraft you generally have a wide assortment of various instruments and avionics from which you may choose. Ricky |
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On Dec 28, 12:21*pm, wrote:
Removing and installing instruments and avionics is not difficult but only an authorized mechanic can legally do it. Only an authorized avionics technician can work on avionics (repairing). Qualifier: in certified aircraft. |
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Mxsmanic wrote:
What's the procedure for installing instruments and avionics in small aircraft? For example, if you want to install, say, a stereo in your car, it's no big deal. Lots of stereos seem to be pretty standardized, you just get what you want and connect a few wires and stuff and its in. How modular and easy is it in an aircraft? I presume that when you buy an aircraft new, you get a selection of instruments on the panel. Is it usually a fixed set, or do you tell the manufacturer exactly which instruments you want, or what? Can you just unscrew one instrument and replace it with another? Are connections and interfaces highly standardized? Do you have to get changes certified or checked in some way? Do most pilot/owners have their own eclectic set of instruments, or do most keep whatever came with the aircraft from the factory? In pictures I've seen of cockpits it looks like many aircraft are highly individualized, with various instruments replaced, upgraded, etc. It also looks like at least some of the mounting and electrical or other connections are standardized to some degree. ANTHONY, YOU'RE A BOOR. GO TO A SIM GROUP! Note to all: Mxsmanic (Anthony) is not a pilot. He has never flown any type of aircraft. At all. He simulates flight on a computer running Microsoft Flight Simulator, asks inane questions, and then argues about the answers. Save your time. Don't answer. |
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Installing instruments and avionics in small aircraft
On Dec 27, 4:14 pm, Mxsmanic wrote:
What's the procedure for installing instruments and avionics in small aircraft? It's a very simple procedu 1. Open wallet 2. Remove money |
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Installing instruments and avionics in small aircraft
Mxsmanic wrote in
: What's the procedure for installing instruments and avionics in small aircraft? One, make hole in panel. Two, insert instrument three, fasten instrument with screws. Fjukkwit. Bertie |
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James Sleeman writes:
Qualifier: in certified aircraft. What kinds of aircraft aren't certified? Experimental stuff? I've seen pictures on the Net of people replacing instruments and stuff as if they were working on their cars in a garage. I don't know if they are actually doing the work themselves (which apparently wouldn't be legal, but people do lots of illegal things), or someone certified is doing it and somehow they took pictures during the whole time, or maybe their aircraft is one that isn't certified. I've seen pictures of all sorts of gadgets strapped and taped in place in cockpits, too. Does that have to be certified, or is it exempt if it isn't actually screwed into the panel? |
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Installing instruments and avionics in small aircraft
Rip writes:
ANTHONY, YOU'RE A BOOR. GO TO A SIM GROUP! Note to all: Mxsmanic (Anthony) is not a pilot. He has never flown any type of aircraft. At all. He simulates flight on a computer running Microsoft Flight Simulator, asks inane questions, and then argues about the answers. Save your time. Don't answer. I've already received an answer. I was pretty sure that there are still people who can answer questions without throwing tantrums. |
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Installing instruments and avionics in small aircraft
Mxsmanic wrote in
: Rip writes: ANTHONY, YOU'RE A BOOR. GO TO A SIM GROUP! Note to all: Mxsmanic (Anthony) is not a pilot. He has never flown any type of aircraft. At all. He simulates flight on a computer running Microsoft Flight Simulator, asks inane questions, and then argues about the answers. Save your time. Don't answer. I've already received an answer. I was pretty sure that there are still people who can answer questions without throwing tantrums. Awww, assamata wannabeee boi? Lusing your fan base? Bertie |
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