RV-10 Avionics - Interior routing & Device locations

Aircraft wiring is almost complete. Let's look over where everything ended up, wires got run, and any little hiccups we had along the way!
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[@bertschb]

Really enjoy your videos. I'm thinking about building an RV10 or 14 and you've given me a lot of ideas for many things! Thanks for sharing!

[@WiekingderViking]

The mind of a builder! I appreciate that.

[@bobwollard9105]

Can't wait to see the final product. With all of the careful planning, I am sure it's going to be awesome.

[@ernoovari8394]

Great video again. For an amateur built airplane you approach a lot of details with professional opinion and ideas. What is your background?

[@BuildFlyGo]

I have a Childhood Psych degree but computers are my day job :) I just like to be methodical about aviation, none of this is professional advise :)

[@CheckSixAviation]

Wow, ​@@BuildFlyGo! I knew you were highly intelligent but never knew you earned a Psych degree when you were a child. Bravo, gifted one! 😂 Just kidding. See you at OSH.

[@NotAModel]

I'm loving your vid series!. I'm nearly done with my RV0 emp kit (back ordered parts). QB fuse is 9+ frustrating months out. As a fellow IT nerd (cyber) I'm also enjoying the advantages of 3D print modeling in my build. Do you post your STL files like the O2 frames or GPS antenna mock ups? Also, your early avionics post included designs for the trays to hold the equipment under the G3X screens. Wondering 1) if you stayed with that design, and 2) if you could share your CAD files for others (me) to enjoy the great design?

[@BuildFlyGo]

I’m posting all the 3d print models on printables.com. Happy to put the antenna brackets up there too but they are so simple I figured folks would design their own :) Same for the tray (which we did not use) it’s just a sheet with 4 bends ;)

[@jerseypilot83]

What did you guys use to paint the gray primer in the seat area and cabin area? I also have everything painted. Akzo and want to make the cabin area a nicer color. Did you spray it all after it was assembled?

[@BuildFlyGo]

Sprayed after assembly with jetflex wr.

[@AustinManke]

Great video! What kind of paint is that on the inside of the fiberglass canopy?

[@BuildFlyGo]

tcpglobal.com/collections/splatter-finishes/products/zol20-59-1

[@AustinManke]

@@BuildFlyGo thank you!

[@jerseypilot83]

Hey my man looks awesome …. I’m about to start fuse but I’m trying to plan for wiring now. Did you guys use all shielded wiring throughout? And how far does data wire need to be from lighting/electrical wire?? Looks great !!!

[@BuildFlyGo]

COngrats, it's a fun project. We used the wiring called out by the equipment manufacturers in the install manuals. The docs will list exactly what they want you to use to make sure everything works right.

[@paulchang336]

Awesome progress!! The wiring scares me. Where did you learn about running the wires? I am starting the wings and i have to start thinking about this.

[@BuildFlyGo]

Just figured it out by looking ahead at the plans.

[@billsmith144]

Was curious if you are on the Vans forum.

[@BuildFlyGo]

All 300 of them :-D

[@seansadventures-flyingtrav7901]

What a mess!!! LOL....That is amazing! Where did you get the FW pass troughs from?

[@BuildFlyGo]

Spruce :)

[@davidpeterson3933]

Great video as usual! Where did you get the wire mounts that adhere to the inside of the skins (forward of the door)?

[@BuildFlyGo]

They are from amazon but you can get them at pretty much any hardware store. Search for "zip tie mounting squares".

[@ericc7043]

Where did you get the plastic wire stand offs that hold the wires as they go thru the bulkheads? Great videos and thanks for posting.

[@BuildFlyGo]

These? www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Panduit/RAMH-S6-D?qs=Y1dgM%2FyBxJ2yN0tWvaCpGw%3D%3D

[@ericc7043]

@@BuildFlyGo yes perfect I was have a hard time finding those. This is part of the reason I like watching your videos, to see what’s out there! Thanks again.

[@BayAreaCowboy]

Have you decided what engine your going to use yet? Have you given anymore thought to using the aero momentum T20 engine?

[@BuildFlyGo]

We have a Lycoming IO-540. The problem with going with a non-standard engine is you also have to design a new cowl, engine mount, cooling, fuel system, etc. It can easily add another year to the project :(

[@eferguso69]

Awesome video. My build is in progress. What primer did you use and what paint in the cabin?

[@BuildFlyGo]

We used Akzo primer, and JetFlex as an interior top coat.

[@pauliepee]

Could you please clarify where the Artex ELT antenna is actually going? Bit confused about that part because I could see the wiring but not the whip antenna itself.

[@BuildFlyGo]

In the right side of the baggage compartment, behind the rear seats. This works for us, please make sure to read the manufacturer docs to make sure placement meets their requirements for your aircraft ;)

[@unclefreddy2009]

The plane is looking good! Remind us again, what’s your preference for a tool to create your wiring diagrams? I know you can use anything but I was thinking maybe you used a cad or even something which generates them from excel

[@BuildFlyGo]

We are just using the Garmin docs for during layouts. They are very detailed.

[@unclefreddy2009]

@@BuildFlyGo interesting, so no master interconnect diagram for the whole system.

[@BuildFlyGo]

No, we didn’t find a need. We printed each connector and wire diagram page off from the component manuals and annotated them. That way it’s easy to look at one connector and know what’s pinned and where it goes.

[@kevinsteen5486]

Great video. How is your radio rack attached to the panel?

[@BuildFlyGo]

Angle riveted to the panel. I did screws in the last plane and decided this time rivets would be a better finish.

[@markusisler8830]

Danke!

[@BuildFlyGo]

Thank you!

[@markusisler8830]

@@BuildFlyGo I am currently reading the Aircraft Wiring Guide by Marc Ausman. I am very impressed looking at all the cables running through your RV-10. I am still in the state of gathering information and building an overview. Can you recommend any software you used to document the electrical wiring? In the end I will most likely buy the panel and harness from SteinAir. But to get a better understanding of the components involved I want to at least try to document them using a suitable tool. I am currently using onshape to draw the panel. But I think it is an overkill for documenting the wiring. Enjoy building! Best regards from the snowy Swiss mountains Markus

[@BuildFlyGo]

@@markusisler8830 Aeroelectric Connection is the Bible of aircraft electrical design, highly recommended. As to design, I used the installation manuals, which have nice diagrams in the back, and annotated those. That plus a spreadsheet and slides for diagrams, everything in a big labeled binder.

[@jameshatcher9158]

Hey, what seat heaters did you chose?

[@BuildFlyGo]

Went with the ones flyboys sells.

[@auburnaviator6167]

Where did you end up mounting the GSU-25C?

[@BuildFlyGo]

Subpanel by the braces, I think a new video is due ;)

[@rmworldnews5430]

Hello sir do you have a discord channel?

[@PortCharlotteAlex]

Would you consider build assist? :)

[@BuildFlyGo]

Part of building for me is the experience of learning and building an airplane, so build assist would take that away. BA is good if you just want an airplane and minimal involvement in the planning and build, which is perfectly reasonable, just different missions.

[@AllenPortman]

what does build assist mean"

[@BuildFlyGo]

@@AllenPortman someone, usually a company, is paid to build part of the airplane for you. The FAA requires that you build 51% but the other 49% can be a commercial builder. Note that the airplane kit already arrives at some level of completion, so the kit company will need to tell you how much is already done for you to do the math and fill out the form. At the end of the build, you sign and notarize a form saying you built 51%, so it's a big deal to lie and have someone build more of it than they should for you.

[@seansadventures-flyingtrav7901]

Why transponder in back?

[@BuildFlyGo]

Mostly room. The front is pretty crowded and we learned from the first plane that accessibility for maintenance makes life easier.

[@seansadventures-flyingtrav7901]

@@BuildFlyGo hmm interesting. Great job. Looks amazing!!!