Annunciator Panel Hard to Read

[NickG]

I am finding that the annunciator panel is in a location that isn't part of my natural scan. Plus,,some of the lights are really hard to see even when lit (I'm talking about you, Low Boost Pump light!). The speed brake light is also an important one to have in my scan. I have a 94 O and so I have the taller panel. Has anyone toyed with moving the annunciator panel? Is it allowed? If I could, I would have it moved above the G3x touch. has anyone done this?

[N201MKTurbo]

It looks like there is plenty of room where Your N numbers are. you will have to look behind the panel and see what is there. You will also have to evaluate the wiring for the annunciator panel. If they won't reach over there, extending them could be a PITA. 

As far as legality, there is a lot of leeway these days when it comes to panels. Putting it closer to your line of sight won't get anybody mad.

This is used for approval:

https://www.faa.gov/documentlibrary/media/advisory_circular/ac 43.13-2b.pdf

[LANCECASPER]

49 minutes ago, NickG said:

I am finding that the annunciator panel is in a location that isn't part of my natural scan. Plus,,some of the lights are really hard to see even when lit (I'm talking about you, Low Boost Pump light!). The speed brake light is also an important one to have in my scan. I have a 94 O and so I have the taller panel. Has anyone toyed with moving the annunciator panel? Is it allowed? If I could, I would have it moved above the G3x touch. has anyone done this?

You might make sure that both your glare shield lights and your panel lights (just to the right off your autopilot controls) are off in the day time. I believe those circuits, when on, dim your annunciator.

[LANCECASPER]

42 minutes ago, N201MKTurbo said:

It looks like there is plenty of room where Your N numbers are. you will have to look behind the panel and see what is there. You will also have to evaluate the wiring for the annunciator panel. If they won't reach over there, extending them could be a PITA. 

The connector on the back of his annunciator should be a DB25.

When I moved mine to the left side of my panel on a similar year Bravo we just used an extension https://www.amazon.com/s?k=db25+extension+cable+1+foot&crid=312XWNTBSKPF3&sprefix=db25+extension%2Caps%2C219&ref=nb_sb_ss_pltr-sample-20_3_14

[NickG]

1 hour ago, N201MKTurbo said:

It looks like there is plenty of room where Your N numbers are. you will have to look behind the panel and see what is there. You will also have to evaluate the wiring for the annunciator panel. If they won't reach over there, extending them could be a PITA. 

As far as legality, there is a lot of leeway these days when it comes to panels. Putting it closer to your line of sight won't get anybody mad.

This is used for approval:

https://www.faa.gov/documentlibrary/media/advisory_circular/ac 43.13-2b.pdf

Thanks! Very helpful...

[NickG]

30 minutes ago, LANCECASPER said:

You might make sure that both your glare shield lights and your panel lights (just to the right off your autopilot controls) are off in the day time. I believe those circuits, when on, dim your annunciator.

I'll check that out - brighter lights would help but line of sight would help more... Thanks for the info on DB25. I think I'm putting this on my to do list when I add the 7" G3x on the right side.

[LANCECASPER]

I'll check that out - brighter lights would help but line of sight would help more... Thanks for the info on DB25. I think I'm putting this on my to do list when I add the 7" G3x on the right side.

I had a new panel cut for a bravo that I used to own, so I use that opportunity to flush mount my aspens, and move my annunciator to the left panel

[NickG]

38 minutes ago, LANCECASPER said:

 had a new panel cut for a bravo that I used to own, so I use that opportunity to flush mount my aspens, and move my annunciator to the left panel

That’s exactly how I want to position it. Thanks for this… I can show my avionics guy

[T. Peterson]

On 7/22/2024 at 5:53 PM, NickG said:

I am finding that the annunciator panel is in a location that isn't part of my natural scan. Plus,,some of the lights are really hard to see even when lit (I'm talking about you, Low Boost Pump light!). The speed brake light is also an important one to have in my scan. I have a 94 O and so I have the taller panel. Has anyone toyed with moving the annunciator panel? Is it allowed? If I could, I would have it moved above the G3x touch. has anyone done this?

That looks like a very nice panel. I would not mess with it. What you need right in front of you is your IFR “T”, which you have. You will get used to your annunciator panel. Just go enjoy your airplane and save your money for real issues. 
Congratulations and may you enjoy your airplane for many years!!

[N442PT]

I totally get what your going through. When I updated my Panel I wanted to move the annunciator above my G500 and lower the glare shield. I looked at a new panel at aircraft spruce https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/avpages/aero11-15734.php?clickkey=29981. Did not do it but it would have been so cool to see over that tall glareshield.