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ianwilson2

Joined: 06 Jan 2008
Posts: 33
Location: France

Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 9:09 am Post subject: Z-20 Adaptation

I've just started to build an X-Air H with a Jabiru 2200A on the front and am looking at adapting Z-20 for my VFR needs.  This is the first time both building a plane and getting this far into ANY electronics for me, so apologies up front for dumb questions.



1. If my battery (RG) is on the firewall, a) would this change anything in the standard design and b) what would I be safe installing engine side of the firewall?



2) Having flown spam cans most of my flying career, is it really OK without an Avionics master?  I've read the theory, but all of the bits haven't formed a neat line in my head yet!



3) I'm putting together a Bill of Materials for this design - has anyone done this already?



4) Has anyone amended/added to Z-20 in the light of experience?



Thanks in advance.



Ian Wilson

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Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 6:09 pm Post subject: Z-20 Adaptation

At 09:09 AM 1/6/2008 -0800, you wrote:



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I've just started to build an X-Air H with a Jabiru 2200A on the front and 

am looking at adapting Z-20 for my VFR needs.  This is the first time both 

building a plane and getting this far into ANY electronics for me, so 

apologies up front for dumb questions.



1. If my battery (RG) is on the firewall, a) would this change anything in 

the standard design and b) what would I be safe installing engine side of 

the firewall?


	


   Been there, done that. About half the FA fleet

   has batteries forward of the firewall; they live

   just fine up there.

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		  2) Having flown spam cans most of my flying career, is it really OK 

without an Avionics master?  I've read the theory, but all of the bits 

haven't formed a neat line in my head yet!


	


   If understanding the theory hasn't served you well

   then all you have left is faith in a tradition

   for which there is no demonstrable science.



   I'd rather see you comfortable with your decision

   than to adopt a practice that you cannot personally

   trust. Put in the AV Master if it assuages any

   concerns.

        Bob . . .



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        ( a thing wrong, gives it a superficial )

        ( appearance of being right . . .       )

        (                                       )

        (                  -Thomas Paine 1776-  )

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ianwilson2

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Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 9:14 am Post subject: Re: Z-20 Adaptation

Thanks Bob.  On the battery front, my question was aimed more at what electrical stuff would I be safe putting on the engine side of the firewall, rather than the battery itself.



Could you also please clarify for me exactly what part you had in mind for the crowbar OV module connected to the DC master switch in Z-20?



Many thanks.



Ian Wilson

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Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 2:29 pm Post subject: Z-20 Adaptation

At 09:14 AM 1/7/2008 -0800, you wrote:



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Thanks Bob.  On the battery front, my question was aimed more at what 

electrical stuff would I be safe putting on the engine side of the 

firewall, rather than the battery itself.


	


   EVERYONE would rather you didn't install their

   stuff under the cowl but nothing we build these

   days is at-risk for taking up residence next

   door to the engine.



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		  Could you also please clarify for me exactly what part you had in mind for 

the crowbar OV module connected to the DC master switch in Z-20?


	


   There are articles on the website to craft your

   own. I'm aware of dozens of successful DIY projects.

   Or you can purchase ready made from B&C at

   http://bandc.biz  Look for "OVM-14"



   Also, I believe Eric Jones has one or more OV

   protection products that would be adaptable to

   your task.



   Bob . . .



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