Metal Instrument Panel for 74 G

tropical · #1 11-11-07, 09:10 PM

Thanks. I'll probably end up fabricating my own panel from aluminum.

Todd Gessel · #2 01-18-10, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by tropical

Thanks. I'll probably end up fabricating my own panel from aluminum.

Hello everyone, I have a metal fabrication shop here in Phoenix. One of the services we provide is Laser cutting. Some of the parts we cut are for the aerospace industry.

I have not made a control panel before, but I would be willing to work with you to make your aluminum panel. I would need a drawing or a template.

Of course, as a fellow Skymaster owner, I would like to do this for the bennefit of our group, not for profit.

Let me know if there is any interest.

CO_Skymaster · #3 01-18-10, 10:50 PM

I read an article in avweb dated several years ago about replacing the old instrument panel with new metal panels. It suggested that it might not be easy to get FAA approval, especially if you have to restructure anything in the panel support system. Has anyone had any problem with this or were you able to draw a templete, cut the panel, and install?

Also, does anyone make the overlay for the bottom panel where the switches are. I don't think I want to refurbish the top panel without refurbishing the bottom panel.

Karl

WebMaster · #4 01-19-10, 09:46 AM

If you do an overlay, like Ernie, Jim Stack, and I did, it's not changing the structure of the airplane, and no approvals are needed. If you rip out the existing internal structure, then, yes, it needs to be approved.
The reason is that the internal structure is a structural portion of the airplane. That's why the AeroEnhancements panels were so great. They didn't change the structure of the airplane, just the appearance.

hharney · #5 01-20-10, 08:11 AM

Here is a very nice option, re-light the instruments or a complete new lighted overlay.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77YENkk-ywE&fmt=18

Roger · #6 01-23-10, 10:55 PM

Here's a pic of my metal panel

hharney · #7 01-24-10, 01:10 PM

Nice panel. Question, how do you like the Insight Engine Monitor? Compared to JPI? I notice you also have the Shadin Fuel Flow, what is the advatage to the Shadin vs JPI with fuel flow transducers and coupled to the 530? Do you need both? You have removed the original fuel flow by having the Shadin. Can the JPI with fuel also allow the removal of original fuel flow?