>>> Instrument panel removal/installation seems as if will be at least
awkward and perhaps difficult.
This is why so many are now making the front of the panel removeable as well.
I have seen one Europa with a removeable stainless steel panel fitted onto a
hole on the firewall. All of the connectors from the instrument panel are
mounted on this stainless steel plate. When you want to take the instrument
panel out you remove the plate from the engine side, disconnect the electrics
and then remove the instrument panel. It also makes reinstallation much
easier.
>>>Has anyone else used Mate-n-Lock connectors and if so, how did they work
out?
I am using Mate-n-Loks throughout. They have good current capacity and are
_very_ resistant to vibration.
>>> Is this appropriate or arethere quick connects which would work better
for this purpose?
RD Aviation in the UK have a very nice 5 port quick disconnect that has been
used on several Europas. A glider specialist supply near you may have the
same sort of thing.
regards
Tony
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Tony Krzyzewski tonyk@kaon.co.nz
Managing Director Ph 64 9 520 4631
Kaon Technologies Fx 64 9 520 3321
Auckland New Zealand
Networkers visit www.kaon.co.nz
Aviators visit www.kaon.co.nz/europa/
and www.kaon.co.nz/saanz/
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