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== Kit Deletions == | == Kit Deletions == | ||
* If you | * If you are going with 3rd party wing tips, delete the following from the wing kit: | ||
** W-1015-L (left tip) | ** W-1015-L (left tip) | ||
** W-1015-R (right tip) | ** W-1015-R (right tip) | ||
** VA-193 (pair of lenses) | ** VA-193 (pair of lenses) | ||
** Bag 967 (lens hardware) | ** Bag 967 (lens hardware) | ||
Note: Vans may no longer allow deleting parts. Depends on the kit. | |||
==== Companies providing aftermarket Wing Tips ==== | ==== Companies providing aftermarket Wing Tips ==== | ||
*[https://www.aveoengineering.com/ziptips-premiere/ Ziptips] | *[https://www.aveoengineering.com/ziptips-premiere/ Ziptips] | ||
*[https://aeroleds.com/products/aerosun-vxi/ Aerosun] | |||
== Wing Tips Installation Hints == | |||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wbl6SZOGZQ Rodrigo Damazio Bovendorp time laps video 1] | |||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06sokZegpFw Vic Syracuse video] | |||
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/5277567609030962 FB thread on wiring up the Ziptip rear lights to the connector] | |||
* When installing per Van's instructions, it is important to rig the ailerons before to ensure alignment with the trailing edge of the wing tip (note: elevator position influences aileron slightly). | |||
* The Zip Tips are not as flexible as Van's and getting them to match can be challenge. There is a note in the RV-14 manual using a ratchet strap that I found helpful.<br>[[File:RV-14 note.png|600px]] <br>[[File:Strap.png|400px]] | |||
* If you have received Vans part W-1016, it will show you the amount of "bending" you will have to give the wingtip. Below is a picture comparing W-1016 to the insert that comes with the Zip Tips.<br>[[File:W-1016 comparison.png|400px]] | |||
== Zip Tips Power Measurements == | |||
* Landing light: 2.28A per side | |||
* Taxi light: 1.5A per side | |||
* Nav light: 0.65A per side | |||
* Strobe: 2A average per side (14% duty cycle, 14A per side when flash occurs) | |||
== Zip Tips Cabling == | |||
[[File:Zip Tip Schematic.jpg|300x300px]] | |||
Wire gauges based on measurements | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|+ | |||
!Description | |||
!Schematic Max Amps | |||
!Measured Avg. Amps | |||
!Schematic Wire Gauge | |||
!Consider calculated wire gauge at 20 ft cable length | |||
and 0.25 V continuous drop (0.5 V total drop including return line) | |||
|- | |||
|Landing Light (red) | |||
|5 A | |||
|2.3 A | |||
|16 | |||
|16 | |||
|- | |||
|Taxi Light (yellow) | |||
|1.5 A | |||
|1.5 A | |||
|16 | |||
|18 | |||
|- | |||
|Nav / Pos Lights (gray) | |||
|0.5 A | |||
|0.65 A | |||
|20 | |||
|22 (consider leaving at 20 as 22 is fragile) | |||
|- | |||
|Strobe Light (orange) | |||
|5 A | |||
|2 A (14 A Peak) | |||
|20 | |||
|18 | |||
|- | |||
|Sync (blue), Wig Wag (green/purple) | |||
| | |||
|N/A | |||
|20 | |||
|N/A | |||
|- | |||
|Landing/Taxi return (black) | |||
|6.5 A | |||
|3.8 A | |||
|16 | |||
|14 | |||
|- | |||
|Nav/Pos/Strobe return (brown) | |||
|5.5 A | |||
|2.65A (14.65 Peak) | |||
|20 | |||
|14 | |||
|} | |||
== Tail Light Removal == | |||
* A tail light is not needed when using Zip Tips. See CFR title 14 volume 1 section 23.1385 (c): Rear position light. The rear position light must be a white light mounted as far aft as practicable on the tail '''or on each wing tip'''. | |||
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