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kearney

Joined: 20 Sep 2008
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Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 7:24 am Post subject: Countersinking Fiberglas

Hi Fred



Thanks for the info especially about people putting weight on the console.

Too much weight could cause problems. Not being sure as to the structural

requirements, I have left the tunnel cover in place and put the console over

that. If need be, I could put a small insert between the tunnel cover and

the bottom of the storage compartment so any weight on the console is

transferred to the tunnel cover and not down the side panels to the screws.

I hope that makes sense...



Did you get Tony's panel as well and if so, how did you handle installation

or the radio stack etc?



Cheers



Les



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drfred(at)suddenlinkmail.
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Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 8:24 pm Post subject: Countersinking Fiberglas

Les;



I up loaded some panel pics.  I hope it will help some.   I did use the 

accuracy avionics panel.  If you will look closely at the rear panel 

picture dated 5/13/08 you can see the aluminum rails that I used to 

mount the stack.  If you look under the stack you see a couple of boards 

that the panel is resting on.  These are two layers of MDF that I cut to 

the exact size of the radio stack.  I then inserted them through the 

opening of my center cut out and used them as the parallel and  

reference to get the two aluminum rails in place.  I don't specifically 

remember how I attached the rails, but I remember trimming them to just 

fit flush and up behind the fiberglass of the panel and epoxying them in 

place. If I remember correctly, I used the corner screw holes to help 

hold the rails in place.   I also put plate nuts on the rails to hold 

the exterior screws. 



http://picasaweb.google.com/drfredparis/PanelPics?feat=directlink



Then,  Tony's directions on taping the frames together lets you drill 

into the sides of the aluminum angles and drill and tap for the screws 

that hold the radio frames to the panel.  If you don't have a copy of 

Tony's directions, let me know and I can dig mine up for you. 

Regarding the weight on the screws issue.  I really just wanted you to 

be aware of what I have seen.  There are a lot of screws across there to 

hold the weight.  Also, for me, I covered the panel and console with a 

layer of carbon fiber.  That should be worth about 4 layers of 

fiberglass.  I know I have put a lot of weight on the console when I 

have been panel diving to fix small issues and hook things up. 



Also,  I don't think I would have put the center console in if I had a 

choice again.  It is very difficult to work around and limits access to 

the tunnel for maintenance. 

I looks good and is functional.  It also takes up some lateral knee room 

on long flights. 



Fred

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kearney

Joined: 20 Sep 2008
Posts: 563

Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 8:51 pm Post subject: Countersinking Fiberglas

Hi Fred



Thanks for the PIX. I think I have an idea as to how you made things work.

If you have a copy of Tony's instructions that would be great. Unfortunately

I wasn't able to get a copy or speak to Tony about how things should go

together...



Cheers



Les



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robin1(at)mrmoisture.com
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Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 10:58 pm Post subject: Countersinking Fiberglas

Fred,

	That looks like it's going to be a terrific panel to pilot.

Outstanding execution.



Robin

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rv(at)thelefflers.com
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Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 3:43 am Post subject: Countersinking Fiberglas

Les,



You may want to give Eric a call.   Eric used to work at Accuracy and

Redmond Air has continued manufacturing of the fiberglass parts that

Accuracy used to sell.



Bob

Eric McDonald

Avionics Technician

Redmond Air LLC

Redmond, Oregon

eric(at)redmondair.com

Phone: 541-923-1355

Fax: 541-923-4181

Full Service FBO CRS#: Q9RR266Y



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Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 7:21 am Post subject: Countersinking Fiberglas

I have attached the mounting instructions for the panel and console.  I hopw

they come through.



Steve



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Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 11:03 am Post subject: Countersinking Fiberglas

Les,



If you are still looking for information on installing the radios see the

attached file.



Steve



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kearney

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Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 4:39 pm Post subject: Countersinking Fiberglas

Steve / Dr Fred



Thanks for all the info on the AA panel & console. They are invaluable given

that I am a FG neophyte.



Cheers



Les Kearney 

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