---------------------------------------------------------- RV8-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 12/13/03: 3 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:24 AM - Re: RV-8 Wire Conduit holes through front and rear spars (Don Miller) 2. 05:31 AM - Re: Comm and Transponder antennae location (Garrison Sem) 3. 11:34 AM - Re: RV-8 Wire Conduit holes through front and rear spars (Terry Watson) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:24:00 AM PST US From: "Don Miller" Subject: RE: RV8-List: RV-8 Wire Conduit holes through front and rear spars --> RV8-List message posted by: "Don Miller" Vince, I had to drill a couple of holes in the spars - and consulted with Van's. The important thing is to place the holes in the center of the spars where the stress loads are neutral. I would carefully consult with Van's before drilling any holes in spars, however. Don Miller -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv8-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv8-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Vince Himsl Subject: RV8-List: RV-8 Wire Conduit holes through front and rear spars --> RV8-List message posted by: "Vince Himsl" Hello, I am starting to wire my RV-8 and would like to make a cable run that parallels the rudder cables through both the front and rear spar so as to avoid exposed cables in the cabin. This requires my putting two small holes (7/16 to 5/8) a couple inches inboard from each rudder cable spar hole on both front and rear spars. Surfing the net I have seen pictures of where other builders have done same, but would like to hear from anyone who has done this and also has received the official blessing from Van's? Thanks! Vince Himsl RV8-SB Finish N8432 reserved = == == == == ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:31:47 AM PST US From: "Garrison Sem" Subject: RE: RV8-List: Comm and Transponder antennae location --> RV8-List message posted by: "Garrison Sem" Vince That is exactly where I put mine. I used 90 degree connectors to clear the control tube and placed them on the center line. Comm 2, the VOR and glide slope and the marker beacon are in the wing tips. Paul Schattauer rv 8 #9 cargo doors (yes that's plural) >From: "Vincent Himsl" >Reply-To: rv8-list@matronics.com >To: >Subject: RV8-List: Comm and Transponder antennae location >Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2003 23:07:15 -0800 > >--> RV8-List message posted by: "Vincent Himsl" > >Hello, > >I would like to know where others have placed their Comm and Transponder >andtenae. Specifically those who have placed them in easily accessible >areas such as uder the front foot wells and near the first bulkhead behind >the back seat (RV8). > >Naturally, I have already placed sound proofing stuff all over and will >need >to remove some of it. > >Thanks, >Vince Himsl >RV8 - SB Finish >N8432 reserved > > Tired of slow downloads and busy signals? Get a high-speed Internet connection! Comparison-shop your local high-speed providers here. https://broadband.msn.com ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 11:34:08 AM PST US From: "Terry Watson" Subject: RE: RV8-List: RV-8 Wire Conduit holes through front and rear spars --> RV8-List message posted by: "Terry Watson" Vince, Drawing OP-11 is titled RV-8/8A WIRING HARNESS INSTALLATION and it shows locations for holes through the center section. If you don't have or don't want to wait for the drawing, I can spell out the locations with words and dimensions, but that leaves a lot of room for error. Terry RV-8A wiring Seattle -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv8-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv8-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Vince Himsl Subject: RV8-List: RV-8 Wire Conduit holes through front and rear spars --> RV8-List message posted by: "Vince Himsl" Hello, I am starting to wire my RV-8 and would like to make a cable run that parallels the rudder cables through both the front and rear spar so as to avoid exposed cables in the cabin. This requires my putting two small holes (7/16 to 5/8) a couple inches inboard from each rudder cable spar hole on both front and rear spars. Surfing the net I have seen pictures of where other builders have done same, but would like to hear from anyone who has done this and also has received the official blessing from Van's? Thanks! Vince Himsl RV8-SB Finish N8432 reserved