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panel direct wiring

4/18/2012 7:29 PM

dsinger

Joined: 4/6/2012

Posts: 1

panel direct wiring

Would it be feasible to clip the cigarette plug of the dc power cord off and then direct wire into the airplanes panel?

4/19/2012 5:48 PM

greg p

Joined: 2/18/2011

Posts: 237

Re: panel direct wiring

It's OK to do, but only legal if is an experimental aircraft.

4/22/2012 9:39 PM

PA-22

Joined: 2/16/2011

Posts: 501

Re: panel direct wiring

My understanding about the legality of connecting a 700/720 to the aircraft's power bus in a certified airplane is that IT IS LEGAL because the 700/720 is NOT being permanently wired to the aircraft - it can be unplugged at the unit and removed from the aircraft. Cutting off the cigarette lighter plug (or opening it to make sure you have the leads correctly identified) works fine, and is legal, insofar as all wiring is done in accordance with Advisory Circular (AC) 43.13-1b., Chapter 11. A 1 amp fuse is needed to protect the wiring. The logbook entry should be signed off by a certificated mechanic.

4/29/2012 10:50 AM

greg p

Joined: 2/18/2011

Posts: 237

Re: panel direct wiring

PA-22,

Good call on the panel wiring legality. I spoke with my AP yesterday about this, and he indicated that it was OK to hard wire the power cable direct to your aircraft wiring, as long as it is current protected (fuse or circuit brkr). You are correct that the unit is not permanently installed if you have a removable plug. I originally installed my gps this way, and it sure does make for a much neater install with no excess wire hanging. It also frees up the 12v outlet for other accessories.

Warrior Greg