But on further investigation, I found that the wooden cross-member behind the instrument panel would prevent this installation.

But now, on the CFI America website I found this picture of Bob Jenneson's airplane, which would indicate that perhaps it is possible after all.

Bob - Did you have to modify the cross-member or change the angle of the instrument panel? Has anyone else made this installation?

Steve

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The wooden cross member from memory does not interfere with the radio fitment. HOWEVER....... The aerial BNC and the serial plug on the rear panel does hit the fuel tank! The solution is to remove the rear panel of the radio, four small screws hold the rear panel of the radio onto the case, rotate this panel 180 degrees and refit. There is enough cable length to turn the panel around and refit. problem solved. Bob

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I have taken the opportunity of re-wiring the radio and transponder while I am at it. Although perfectly functional, they were originally installed with the back-lighting wired permanently on. - In the case of the Microair radio, the light takes far more current than the radio (in standby) and is only really needed while changing frequency. - The lights now have a switch of their own and this should more than double the battery time.

The original wiring to the gear warning system was very old and brittle. Almost any movement of the panel caused something to break, so I took it all out and replaced everything. In doing so, I was able to put together a schematic of the system which I will share with Collin in the near future.

Steve