Timbeck2
Final Approach
We've all experienced it, start one project which spawns at least another one. I just installed a Garmin 340 audio panel which replaced the ancient Narco CP 136. I'm lucky enough to have a friend who always wants the latest and greatest who removed the 340 and installed the 350 and was willing to sell me the "old" 340 at half the price they are selling for now. It worked great but I could hear static on the radios when the navigation lights were turned on. A quick check revealed the LED tail light was causing it. Changed it out to another LED, no more static. But now each time the beacon flashes I can hear it in the radio. So I've ordered a new Whelen LED beacon which should fix the problem, but a friend of mine had the same beacon in his plane - it's bright as the sun. At night the shadows of the antennas can be seen on the back side of the propeller.
I've taken the opportunity while the plane is down to replace the flexible fuel hose from the tank to the air frame. In doing so I've chosen to replace the fuel senders with Cies digital senders and an Aerospace Logic digital fuel gauge (thanks Shane) in addition to running a couple of wires to the wing tip for a future installation of strobes. Last but not least, I'm replacing the side panels of the interior with new leather and installing new (owner fabricated) arm rests that I can actually use that aren't down by my hip.
It never ends with these airplanes
I've taken the opportunity while the plane is down to replace the flexible fuel hose from the tank to the air frame. In doing so I've chosen to replace the fuel senders with Cies digital senders and an Aerospace Logic digital fuel gauge (thanks Shane) in addition to running a couple of wires to the wing tip for a future installation of strobes. Last but not least, I'm replacing the side panels of the interior with new leather and installing new (owner fabricated) arm rests that I can actually use that aren't down by my hip.
It never ends with these airplanes
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