Today's work is to continue with the installation of the avionics in the RV-12 airplane.
Reference: Page 42C-15
Step 4: Install the ELT Antenna Bracket into the RV-12.
This completes page 42C-15.
Reference: Page 42C-16
Step 1: Connect the red and black wires coming from the ELT Connector Adapter to the butt splices on the end of the red and black wires coming from the Buzzer.
Step 2: (No GPS Optional Module) Strip the end of the (Gry/Prp) GPS Data Out wire then crimp on a but spice. Coil and tie-wrap the wire to the wiring harness. Builder's note: Covered the shielding with shrink wrap.
Step 5: Place the two blue gel sealants provided with the ELT over the Connector Adapter. Connect the Adapter to the ELT.
Step 6: Route the ELT Coax Cable under the Velcro.
Step 7: Connect the Phone Cable to the ELT Connector Adapter.
Step 9: Strip the end of the ELT Power Wire and crimp a splice to the end. Then coil it up with the other wires in the wiring harness.
Builder's note: The ELT has yet to be tested and registered.
Reference: Page 42C-17
Step 3: Install the GPS antenna onto the Retaining Plate>
Builder's Note: The GPS antenna wires didn't cleaner the retainer plate or the GPS Antenna Shelf, so I ended up modifying it to clear the wires as you can see below.
Step 4: Attach the Retaining Plate to the Antenna Shelf using the hardware called out by Van's Aircraft.
Step 5: Install two cushioned clamps together on the Engine Mount Standoff.
Step 6: Route the GPS wires through the cushioned clamps and through the firewall penetration.
That completes page 42C-17 and this day's work on the RV-12 project.
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