Move CDI

[Clparker23]

I wanted to move a CDI from one hole to another. The hole I want to move it to has an old magnetic bearing indicator in it that I’d like to remove completely. Is this something I can do myself? Or do I have to have an a&p do it?

 

 

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[carusoam]

One way to look at this answer...

1) Look up all the maintenance items that an owner/pilot can perform... according to the FAA...

2) Chances are navigation related equipment isn’t on the list...

3) Screw up something simple like pinch a wire or forget to finish a wire, and your flying in IMC following a needle that isn’t working as expected....

4) the best way to handle this is working with a mechanic.  You do the work, he reviews and signs off...

Start early in life...get to know your mechanic.  Let him get to know you...

Some MSers are pretty good at running wires and working with mechanics...

Some MSers are mechanics...

PP thoughts only,

-a-

[Clparker23]

One way to look at this answer...
1) Look up all the maintenance items that an owner/pilot can perform... according to the FAA...
2) Chances are navigation related equipment isn’t on the list...
3) Screw up something simple like pinch a wire or forget to finish a wire, and your flying in IMC following a needle that isn’t working as expected....
4) the best way to handle this is working with a mechanic.  You do the work, he reviews and signs off...
Start early in life...get to know your mechanic.  Let him get to know you...
Some MSers are pretty good at running wires and working with mechanics...
Some MSers are mechanics...
PP thoughts only,
-a-

Thanks for getting back with me, I was almost positive on that but wanted to get the communities thoughts, I’m 9 months into my first airplane ownership and typically like to do everything I can, 1. To save money b. To learn more about what I’m working on. Thanks again.


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[Yetti]

If you know the procedures for working on stuff, then you would not end up chasing a bad needle.   There is a test instrument and then ops checks to make sure things are working.   If you have the test gear, then you are most likely rated to do the work.    And then there are the really intelligent hackers that make their own test gear.   Who said you can't make a raspberry PI play the right tones and use the oscillator to play those tones over the correct frequency.  

[Clparker23]

If you know the procedures for working on stuff, then you would not end up chasing a bad needle.   There is a test instrument and then ops checks to make sure things are working.   If you have the test gear, then you are most likely rated to do the work.    And then there are the really intelligent hackers that make their own test gear.   Who said you can't make a raspberry PI play the right tones and use the oscillator to play those tones over the correct frequency.  

Hmm, I have worked a little with PI.


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[Clparker23]

Would I even have to unplug the CDI to move from the indicated holes?




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[Yetti]

It got a metal plug on the back.  Usually wires will reach... Sometimes they are too short.  Probably find the manuals with Google.  Panel work is delicate work