robert7467

All I care about is Mono, but the install calls for stereo, so I can hear direction of sound. I just want to wire her up and get her back in the air where she belongs. I am going to wire for stereo, but I honestly don't care..

My current situation is both of my avionics guys passed away and my plane has been down for around 5 years. I found a guy that will install the servos and sign off on my work. My problem is, I know these avionics guys are busy and I don't want to be a Chia Pet with constant questions. I did my last panel under guidance, but that was around 10 years ago, so I know how to pin and mount and I know just about every wire in that airplane. Here is what I had before: KMA 24 Sandel 3308 Garmin 420 28V KX 165 28V Here is what I have now: GMA 345 430W 14V KX165 28V ( already have lone star converter installed) 2 GI 275's Right now I am looking at the KX 165 and here is what I see so far ( I think this is Sandel stuff), I think GMA and 275 Manuals are pretty straight forward. P401/ J and P901 are daisy chained P401 Pins M,N,11,12 are all tied together and capped off not going to a power source. P901 11,12 has a resistor and are linked together. Are all of these Sandel stuff? Also that line (noted on picture) with the shield circles, does that mean anything, or should I just do power and grounds and refer to the easier to read 275, 430W, GMA 345 Manuals? Also, what color codes should I use for the headset and mic jacks? I know I have to ground at the connector, but I saw a video where a guy grounded the shield to the ground on the jack as well. This information will get me a long way before I get stuck again Thank you guys! Like I said, its been about 10 years since I have done that, I know that Sandel was a more robust install. The Garmin manuals are more straight forward than this.

I know this may sound stupid, but I have dual voltage. The guy that sold me my first stack had a 28V Merlin so I bought some stuff from him. Now I have 430W 14V, GMA audio panel 14-28V and I have my KX165 28v. I know GMA can handle 14-28v, but am I ok with both the 14 and 28v radios going into the GMA wired at 14v? I probably need to get a 155, but the converter is already installed and my KX is beautiful and almost new. I just don't know if the GMA has internal switching that's either 14 or 28v or is it any input up to 28v... I'm not looking to do a smoke test

What do these arrows mean? Sorry for the dumb question, I just don't want to bother my avionics guy this weekend. This is for a GMA345

Does anyone have a date fix card?

Thank you!

Does anyone know of a vendor for the installation hardware not provided by Garmin? Spruce doesn't have everything and some items they can't cross reference. Also, is there a preferred method for making the lightening hole bigger (maybe a hole saw)? I wish Garmin would provide installation videos on the dealer portal but they don't. I'm doing the wiring for a 430W, 420 (backup radio) 340, KT76, 2 GI 275's. My avionics guys doesn't seem intimated by the servo installation, but I am very curious.

I do a lot of no flaps. In my C I come in at 85mph, once over the fence, I don't even pay much attention to airspeed, nor do I trim for landing. I just focus down the end of the runway and she greases about every time. If I have to do a missed approach, I don't don't have to mess with flaps or trim. Just push the carb heat and power in and I am set up for the go around. Now, that I am putting in the GFC and working on my instrument I am going to get more into procedures (going from stick and rudder to more professional flying). I have done touch and goes in a Merlin and I see the need for procedures in a much larger, more complex aircraft. My instrument/commercial training will allow me to start from scratch and break bad habits. However as far as the C goes, that extra airspeed gives me a lot more control during windy conditions and I am not having to dip the wing down too much. I think the flaps cup the wing during crosswinds and it really captures the crosswind. That's just my thoughts and what works for me! Don't take my advice, I am very green compared to most people on this board.

I guess it's correct! Thank you for the clarification!

Just checking to see if this the the proper way to secure the cable to the prop governor. The mechanic seems cool with it, but something just seems off about it. I have seen plenty of things that seem off, but they are proper. Just double checking on this one!

My avionics guy gives me good deals if I do the install myself. I can do just about anything to the airplane except buck rivets. Can you use cherry rivets? The avionics guy might need to get a little more involved installing the servos. I can do some fabrication (panel cutting, making ribs), just have never bucked rivets.

Anyone here do a self install? Anyone who has been following my past installs, I am about to: Remove Sandel 3308, Flux, Gyro Remove G5 that I just installed (AI) Remove Garmin 420 Add 2 GI 275's Add 430 W Add GFC 500 Even though my harness looks good to others, to me I see what I would do differently, so I am going to completely redo my harnesses with extra length and some beautiful snakeskin. Question is, how much of a PTA is it to install the servos? That at the moment is what is keeping me up at night! Garmin doesn't throw a whole lot of Mooney Specific info out there and I am just a little curious! I just install everything that I removing and it looks like avionics has become an addiction far worse and more expensive than cocaine. Seriously I just installed a G5 and ready to replace it with a 275.

Chub, do you still have that first unit you sent? That was a very nice unit and you can send it in for a flat rate repair. Other than the know that was a perfect unit.

Yeah, I got a GI 275, I can get the manual from my avionics guy, but he is very busy and I didn't want to bother him.

Does anyone have an install manual?

I bought one from him and it was a brand new unit. Upon inspection, the switch was damaged in shipping. Without hesitation, he sent me another unit that was practically brand new. I would definitely do business with OldChub again! Overall a perfect transaction!

That's a really good price Alan!

All good now.... I have a Sandel which would have included a lot more pinning... However the G5 is easy peasy! G5= Ordered!

Upgrading from the 420 to the 430w. It looks like I will need to pin around 4 wires to the Sandel and swap antennas. It's real tight. I can do it, but it's a real pain. Kind-of like removing a prop governor on my plane. I guess it is what it is. Someone needs to make a insertion tool that hooks to the end of an endoscope.

I did that last time.. still very tight back there. This is my first panel install. Everything is good so far, but I could have lengthened the harness a little more. Lesson learned!

Anyone have any tips on inserting pins when radio stack still in plane? Last pin was extremely difficult when I added my G5. For sockets, I push a piece of safety wire through the front, then place socket over safety wire and I push it through. Male pins on the other hand are a pain. Someone needs to invent a tool with a boroscope and pin holder. I am upgrading from 420 to 430W and need to pin about 4 wires to the Sandel. Any advice appreciated!

You have 2 oil screens. One at the back of the oil pan and one on top by the fire wall. Get about 2 different shaped wrenches and work them out slowly.

Mine had a similar issue. I found a dirty oil screen and the linkage to the govenor was completely loose. That fixed the issue for me!

I put mine there too!

No wass.. This is a new install that I am trying to work out all the gremlins on.