Longer Kollsman knob

[FlyingDude]

Hi guys,

My G5 is right next to the altimeter so it makes twisting the Kollsman knob hard sometimes.  Do they sell longer knobs?  Thanks.

 

[EricJ]

You could put a piece of plastic tube or hose over the knob and make it as long as you want.

[FlyingDude]

2 hours ago, EricJ said:

You could put a piece of plastic tube or hose over the knob and make it as long as you want.

I can build a longer one from a block of brass or aluminum. I have the tools and skill set but I was hoping for a quick internet order ...

[N201MKTurbo]

They may be available, but you will never find the parts on line. Your best bet is to call an instrument shop and ask them. You should have the model number of your altimeter. Depending on the model, you may be able to replace it without disassembling the altimeter.

[FlyingDude]

That's the best option, especially if I can also pay for an 8130 and make it 100% legal. 

[MikeOH]

1 hour ago, FlyingDude said:

That's the best option, especially if I can also pay for an 8130 and make it 100% legal. 

Yeah, because I can't imagine how many crashes and denied insurance claims have been avoided by having proper paperwork on a longer than standard Kollsman knob

[MikeOH]

5 hours ago, EricJ said:

You could put a piece of plastic tube or hose over the knob and make it as long as you want.

Nah, that's entirely too pragmatic to be a workable solution

[FlyingDude]

6 minutes ago, MikeOH said:

Yeah, because I can't imagine how many crashes and denied insurance claims have been avoided by having proper paperwork on a longer than standard Kollsman knob

Well now that I'm an A&P, I need to live by virtues 

[MikeOH]

Just now, FlyingDude said:

Well now that I'm an A&P, I need to live by virtues 

LOL!

I'll tell you what, though, if I had an IA write me up for that one I'd be looking for a new IA!!

[N201MKTurbo]

If I wrote up everything I saw like that, I wouldn't have any friends left...

[LANCECASPER]

8 hours ago, FlyingDude said:

Hi guys,

My G5 is right next to the altimeter so it makes twisting the Kollsman knob hard sometimes.  Do they sell longer knobs?  Thanks.

 

Yet another great reason to flush mount the Garmin G5(s). 

https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/avpages/flushmount11-15457.php

https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/avpages/affordableavi_13-24286.php?clickkey=3640563

 

 

[FlyingDude]

15 hours ago, LANCECASPER said:

Yet another great reason to flush mount the Garmin G5(s). 

Looked into it while installing the G5 HSI.  Very laborious.  

[FlyingDude]

@MikeOH @N201MKTurbo This is a minute example for the grey zone.  But as you've brought it up, let me say that I've seen some planes with current annuals that were littered with homedepot bolts, and the owners would just seek whomever would sign that off.  That's also annoying.

 

[LANCECASPER]

49 minutes ago, FlyingDude said:

Looked into it while installing the G5 HSI.  Very laborious.  

But looks 1000% better 

[FlyingDude]

2 minutes ago, LANCECASPER said:

But looks 1000% better 

It looks cool, for sure.  But I like my panel.  It doesn't bother me.

[Jim Peace]

On 9/4/2024 at 11:05 AM, FlyingDude said:

Hi guys,

My G5 is right next to the altimeter so it makes twisting the Kollsman knob hard sometimes.  Do they sell longer knobs?  Thanks.

 

You have a picture?