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PostPosted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 5:53 pm    Post subject: Avionics Mounting Reply with quote
Hi All,

I am hoping to get some info on mounting a stack of Garmin equipment in my
RV-7A. I just received a GMA-340, GNS-430W, SL-30, and GTX-327 with
mounting trays. I'm told that the rest of the mounting hardware such as
screws, brackets, etc. are not included.

I can start looking for low profile screws and fabricate brackets, but I
don't want to re-invent the wheel if it's not necessary. Are there
reasonably priced installation kits out there? How have others handled
this?

Thanks in advance,

Greg
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 5:37 am    Post subject: Avionics Mounting Reply with quote
Greg,

I used some leftover .062 inch aluminum angle riveted behind (actually
forward of) the panel, and also the sub panel for additional support. These were
placed vertically on the left and right of the panel opening. I then used 6-32
flat head screws and ny-lock nuts to fasten the trays to these angles. These
are never seen and about as easy to install as the expensive kind. Cost?
About nothing.

Dan Hopper
RV-7A



From: "Greg Vouga" <gmvouga(at)hotmail.com>
Subject: Avionics Mounting

Hi All, I am hoping to get some info on mounting a stack of Garmin equipment
in my
RV-7A. I just received a GMA-340, GNS-430W, SL-30, and GTX-327 with
mounting trays. I'm told that the rest of the mounting hardware such as
screws, brackets, etc. are not included.

I can start looking for low profile screws and fabricate brackets, but I
don't want to re-invent the wheel if it's not necessary. Are there
reasonably priced installation kits out there? How have others handled
this?

Thanks in advance,

Greg
gvouga(at)gmail.com

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PostPosted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 11:58 am    Post subject: Avionics Mounting Reply with quote
Probably a lot stronger than needed for newer equipment... The last one I
did was in school and I think we used .032. We made our own angle in a
brake it's a bit lighter than extruded stock. For the mere ounces I like
the idea of extra strength.

Noel

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PostPosted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 7:04 pm    Post subject: Avionics Mounting Reply with quote
Hi Greg,

I have nearly the exact stack as you except I have the 330S transponder. I went to my local Aircraft Component and Equipment store (ACE hardware) and picked up some 6-32 countersink screws and self locking nuts. I made some diagonal mounting braces and secured the trays as one unit. Pretty easy.

Darwin N. Barrie
Chandler AZ
RV7 N717EE
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 7:03 am    Post subject: Avionics Mounting Reply with quote
Hello,

Why not use these clip on nuts, which are also used in most certified
aircraft?
When you rivit or bolt all brackets together it's will take more time to do
upgrades or make changes to your wiring, and it will be harder. The only
expemtion is for aircraft that have a removable glareshield, or a panel
just in front of the windscreen (socata uses that on their aircraft).

Bendix/King will supply their mode S transponder with these kind of clip
on nuts, and I also think Garmin, but not sure about that.

Jesse
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From: "Darwin N. Barrie" <ktlkrn(at)cox.net>
Subject: Re: Avionics Mounting

Hi Greg,

I have nearly the exact stack as you except I have the 330S transponder.
I went to my local Aircraft Component and Equipment store (ACE hardware)
and picked up some 6-32 countersink screws and self locking nuts. I made
some diagonal mounting braces and secured the trays as one unit. Pretty
easy.

Darwin N. Barrie
Chandler AZ
RV7 N717EE




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