Miscellaneous CNC adaptor panels and USB

[Aerodon]

So this evenings work was catching up on a few basic pieces machined out of 0.050 2024T3.  First are some antenna blanking plates for some removed antennas.  I copied the footprint of the original antenna doubler, just machined the holes and outline to mount instead of the antenna.  These are for Narco ADF, Strikefinder and KA60 DME.  Trying to decide if it is worth installing nut plates (click bond) or riveted?  Mounted on inside or outside?

[Aerodon]

This is a 'cover plate' to hide the old KI525 and 256 indicator holes.  Still a work in progress, but a whole lot cheaper than the Garmin adaptor plates.  Easy to adjust the outside bound to make it look professional, and to add mounting holes.  

 

 

[Aerodon]

I found this neat Molex USB power adaptor for USB B & C.  Brochure says for aviation and shows a commercial airplane.  Maybe in the seats of a 737?  Only $40, but connector needs special crimper.  

 

 

 

 

[Aerodon]

And this is to mount a 1/2 ATI instrument such as Shadin FF, KA572 DME, various GPS switches etc.

 

 

[Aerodon]

And this is another experiment.  A blanking plate along with two 050 'inserts' to fill the hole left in the original panel to make it flush. Mooney panels are 0.100", and I don't have any 0.100 in stock.  The three pieces can be riveted, screwed or bonded together after trim fitting and trimming.  Note the little burr that still needs to be filed away.

Aerodon

 

 

[carusoam]

Nice work Don!

You might want to add where your shop is...

Your avatar or signature line has space for it...

Best regards,

-a-

[231MJ]

And he makes really nice panels - get him to send you pictures or perhaps he will post a few here..come on, Don.