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Nice. We have basically the same airplane.

I’ll ask again about the annunciator. They might be too far along at this point. I am also at budget for this project. I am hesitant to spend more at this stage. It probably wouldn’t be too expensive though. I like the idea.

I need to redo the interior at some point. I’ll address the insulation then. I had no idea there was fiberglass elsewhere in the airplane. I’ll check it out

Progress picture.

I agree. This is unfortunately a problem for another day. I am at budget for this project and it’s almost complete at this stage. I have 3 or 4 light’s remaining that are useful.

I’d like these also. I have a panel being made now. Could also make some nice embroidered hats too.

Latest panel draft.

It’s pretty handy for sure. You just have to be careful with cheaper devices as more than a few of them use the USB-C port but don’t implement the USB 3.2 spec meaning they are just dumb 5v power supplies. There is also USB4 which is also used on the USB-C connector. USB4 can apparently go up to 48v and 40Gbps of transfer rate! https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB4

If it's true USB-C (implements USB 3.2 spec) it supports 5-20v. Up to 20v can be negotiated with the USB-C power supply. That lighter plug adapter will have an embedded chip that negotiates 12v power. There are several manufacturers now that make USB-C cables (each cable negotiates the rated voltage for the device) that serve as power supply replacements for those devices. Using those cables you can use an array of USB-C ports instead of separate power supplies to power your devices.

Draft panel arrangement. As some have suggested the GNX 375 may need to go below the GDU-470. Any thoughts on the autopilot panel placement? N9127S Pilot Draft 4.pdf

That would be quite the chain of cables, but you'd be able to use a 12v lighter plug devices with it.

Yes, it’s 24v. I plan to have both USB-C and 24v outlet for flexibility.

Too late for that. Most of the installation is already done. I'll keep searching.

Is there a regulatory rationale you can cite? I am being told by the avionics shop (got a call just now) that they have to be PMA and I don't see any switches that have a PMA part number on aircraft spruce. But... Maybe I am missing something? I see plenty of certified aircraft with lever or push-pull switches.

Closing in on getting this finished. Question for the group. I am looking at putting new switches in since the rockers are hard to come by / expensive. Do they need to be TSO or will anything work? Any recommendations / links? For instance, I have seen others with toggle switches in place of the rockers. Thanks!

Good point.

Interesting idea. I wonder if they could go where the suction gauge is now.

I believe this is showing a backup communication bus not a backup GSU 25. Normally GSU 25 communicates via arnic or canbus afaik. This shows backup RS-232 connection. Does the diagram show a second GSU 25 block?

Makes sense. Thanks!

Makes a ton of sense. Any thoughts for where to place it instead?

As I understand it I need the G5 or GI275 for the GFC 500 anyway. Love the extra backup battery capacity also. I don't have the second air data computer for the 7" so it's just an MFD. In a perfect world I'd add a 750XI and the second air data computer, but it was just more $ than I was willing to spend at this point. I did want the 7" as I am told it will operate in a reversionary mode as the PFD if the 10" fails. Then I still have full access to the audio panel, radios, etc. I also understood that the G5 will operate as the primary air data computer for the 7" or 10" if the one connected to the G3x fails.

Thanks for the feedback on this all. Sounds like I have to make an adjustment.

First flight happened already . I've been flying it since mid December 2022.

Equipment was already ordered. Going in starting Monday. I actually like the remote radio. You can still change the frequency using the built in dials if you want. Also g3x supports auto loading frequencies at a touch. So I am not too worried about it. Planning to add the nav radio when I get the 650 later. I am asking about placement of the equipment on the panel.

I finally decided to go with the following. G3X 10" G3X 7" G5 GFC 500 2x GTR20 GNX 375 I'll plan to add a 650XI later on, but I am not wanting to spend the ~$15k it would take to do it now. I did want the extra 7" MFD as I opted to go for the remote audio panel and I wanted a backup screen if the 10" went out. I also hear the 10" can get a little crowded with the map, engine info, and PFD on it. I have been playing with panel layouts. Any thoughts on this layout?