SECTION 10: TAILCONE: Difference between revisions

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** If you intend on installing a yaw damper as part of your autopilot package, you are encouraged to think about the mounting hardware for it while you are building the tailcone, as access is much easier NOW than later. See this page for more details: https://rv10.org/index.php?title=Yaw_Damper_Servo
** If you intend on installing a yaw damper as part of your autopilot package, you are encouraged to think about the mounting hardware for it while you are building the tailcone, as access is much easier NOW than later. See this page for more details: https://rv10.org/index.php?title=Yaw_Damper_Servo
* Mounting bracket for your magnetometer if you plan to install in the tailcone
* Mounting bracket for your magnetometer if you plan to install in the tailcone
** [https://www.steinair.com/product/gmu-11-fuselage-mount/ GMU11 top of tailcone]
** [https://www.steinair.com/product/gmu-11-aft-deck-mount/ GMU11 aft deck]
** [https://www.steinair.com/product/gmu-22-fuselage-mount/ GMU22 top of tailcone]
* Mounting bracket for your ELT
* Mounting bracket for your ELT
** [https://store.vansaircraft.com/whelen-pwr-mount-10-l-strobe-supply-mount-whelen-pwr-mount-10-l.html Left] or [https://store.vansaircraft.com/whelen-pwr-mount-10-r-strobe-supply-mount-whelen-pwr-mount-10-r.html Right]
* Mounting bracket for any other avionics that you want in the tailcone
* Mounting bracket for any other avionics that you want in the tailcone
* VOR antenna if desired under the tailcone
* VOR antenna if desired under the tailcone or top of VS
* Vans also sells a mounting bracket that fits in the RV-10 tailcone (https://rv10.org/index.php?title=File:Screen_Shot_2022-03-24_at_11.50.50_AM.png) that is perfect for a spot to mount additional hardware. It's much easier to install earlier in the build process than later.
** A coax for the VOR antenna -- route a 25ft coax with a male BNC connector to the base of the vertical stabilizer. 25 feet of cable allows an unbroken run all the way to the control panel;  each connector results in a drop in signal strength, so the minimum should be used.
* The tie down ring and the jam nut is not included in the kit.<br>Consider those sources:
* The tie down ring and the jam nut is not included in the kit.<br>Consider those sources:
** [https://www.cleavelandtool.com/collections/all/products/stainless-tie-down-ring Cleaveland Tie Down]
** [https://www.cleavelandtool.com/collections/all/products/stainless-tie-down-ring Cleaveland Tie Down]
** [https://marineboltsupply.com/Type-18-8-and-Type-316-Stainless-Steel-Nuts/Type-18-8-and-Type-316-Stainless-Steel-Jam-Thin-Nuts/Type-316-Stainless-Steel-Hex-Jam-Thin-Nuts/Type-316-Stainless-Steel-Size-3-8-16-Hex-Jam-Nuts 3/8-16 Stainless Jam Nut at Marine Bolt Supply]
** [https://marineboltsupply.com/Type-18-8-and-Type-316-Stainless-Steel-Nuts/Type-18-8-and-Type-316-Stainless-Steel-Jam-Thin-Nuts/Type-316-Stainless-Steel-Hex-Jam-Thin-Nuts/Type-316-Stainless-Steel-Size-3-8-16-Hex-Jam-Nuts 3/8-16 Stainless Jam Nut at Marine Bolt Supply]
* Consider electrical wiring and rudder cables before completing the tailcone.  It is much easier to do before the top skin is riveted than to climb inside later.
* Consider rudder cables before completing the tailcone.  It is much easier to do before the top skin is riveted than to climb inside later.
** Complete section 10 up to page 10-21 step 4.  Do not rivet the Aft Deck assembly (F-1014) or the Top Skin (F-1075) until you are happy with the wiring.
** Complete section 10 up to page 10-21 step 4.  Do not rivet the Aft Deck assembly (F-1014) or the Top Skin (F-1075) until you are happy with the wiring.
** If you don't have the fuselage kit yet, you can purchase the rudder cables (F-1053) from Vans for about $110, then later have them deleted from the fuselage kit.
** If you don't have the fuselage kit yet, you can purchase the rudder cables (F-1053) from Vans for about $110. The reduction in future frustration might be worth the cost!
**Follow the instructions in section 38 (page 38-8) on how to install the rudder cables.  Install the cables through F-1008, and coil them for later between F-1007 & F-1008.
**Follow the instructions in section 38 (page 38-8) on how to install the rudder cables.  Install the cables through F-1008, and coil them for later between F-1007 & F-1008.
** You will need to wire three (or more) systems:
* You may need to wire three (or more) systems:
*** The tail light -- refer to OP-56 for instructions on how to route the wire to the rudder. If you have ZipTips (see [[Wing Tips|Wing Tips)]], the tail light is optional.
** The tail light -- refer to OP-56 for instructions on how to route the wire to the rudder. If you have ZipTips (see [[Wing Tips|Wing Tips)]], the tail light is optional.
*** The trim motor and sensor.
*** A coax for the VOR antenna -- route a 25ft coax with a male BNC connector to the base of the vertical stabilizer.  25 feet of cable allows an unbroken run all the way to the control panel;  each connector results in a drop in signal strength, so the minimum should be used.
** (More to come.)


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