Power port in panel?

Is it legal to have your A&P install a "power port" (NOT a cigarette lighter
outlet) in your panel? Does it require a field approval?

I want something on the pilot's side that is more robust than a cigarette
lighter, to power our yoke-mounted GPS.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

Jay Honeck wrote:
: Is it legal to have your A&P install a "power port" (NOT a cigarette lighter
: outlet) in your panel? Does it require a field approval?

Silly Jay... *everything* requires a field approval.

: I want something on the pilot's side that is more robust than a cigarette
: lighter, to power our yoke-mounted GPS.
: --

Take a look through an electronics catalog for panel-mount
connectors. Try to find one that's keyed, can take 10-20A, and rugged.

-Cory
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Got an XLR connector put in my panel that I run my GPS off (28V electrics).

Paul
(Hi guys, just popped in briefly!)

wrote in message
...
Take a look through an electronics catalog for panel-mount
connectors. Try to find one that's keyed, can take 10-20A, and rugged.

Got an XLR connector put in my panel that I run my GPS off (28V
electrics).

Paul
(Hi guys, just popped in briefly!)

Hey -- where you been? We were just talking about you (behind your
monitor, of course... .

What the heck is an "XLR connector"?
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

"Jay Honeck" writes:

What the heck is an "XLR connector"?

http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=XLR+jack
An advantage to XLR is that you can find them at Radio Shack. Having
three pins (plus ground) gives you the option of being creative; add a
power line that isn't switched by the master, or run an audio input to
your intercom, for example.

--kyleer

Kyler Laird wrote:
"Jay Honeck" writes:


What the heck is an "XLR connector"?


http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=XLR+jack
An advantage to XLR is that you can find them at Radio Shack. Having
three pins (plus ground) gives you the option of being creative; add a
power line that isn't switched by the master, or run an audio input to
your intercom, for example.

--kyleer

I've used Morotola style plugs in various aircraft I've owned. The panel
side would be the female with the center conductor being B+.

Nice and small, just add a fuse and your done.

"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
news:N5Vfb.43971$%h1.28461@sccrnsc02...
Got an XLR connector put in my panel that I run my GPS off (28V
electrics).

Paul
(Hi guys, just popped in briefly!)

Hey -- where you been? We were just talking about you (behind your
monitor, of course... .

What the heck is an "XLR connector"?

Hi Jay (et al)...sorry I've been a bit busy! Work and all that, no time.
Also been nice flying weather
here this summer! :-)

An XLR connector is normally used for professional audio, microphones and
things. They will handle
enough current for aircraft accessories. The advantages are low cost and
easy availability, and as
per your requirements, they lock. Usual is 3 pins (I only use 2 of them) but
you can get more if
you so desire.

Paul

The DISadvantage is that the rascals are HUGE compared to a decent aircraft
sized connector.

Jim



-An XLR connector is normally used for professional audio, microphones and
-things. They will handle
-enough current for aircraft accessories. The advantages are low cost and
-easy availability, and as
-per your requirements, they lock.
Jim Weir (A&P/IA, CFI, & other good alphabet soup)
VP Eng RST Pres. Cyberchapter EAA Tech. Counselor
http://www.rst-engr.com

In article NmWeb.666754$uu5.107616@sccrnsc04, Jay Honeck
wrote:

Is it legal to have your A&P install a "power port" (NOT a cigarette lighter
outlet) in your panel? Does it require a field approval?

Was it an option from Piper when ATLAS was built?
If the manufacturer installed it on other airframes, why would you not
be able to install one on yours?

"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
news:NmWeb.666754$uu5.107616@sccrnsc04...
Is it legal to have your A&P install a "power port" (NOT a cigarette
lighter
outlet) in your panel? Does it require a field approval?

I want something on the pilot's side that is more robust than a cigarette
lighter, to power our yoke-mounted GPS.

Sounds like a landing light troubleshooting aid to me. 8-)

Gerry