SECTION 10: TAILCONE: Difference between revisions

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* VOR antenna if desired under the tailcone or top of VS
* VOR antenna if desired under the tailcone or top of VS
** 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.
** 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 these sources:
** [https://www.cleavelandtool.com/collections/all/products/stainless-tie-down-ring Cleaveland Tie Down]
** [https://www.cleavelandtool.com/shop/rvtr4-stainless-tie-down-ring-36 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/products/type-316-stainless-steel-size-3-8-16-hex-jam-nuts?variant=42275483746366 3/8-16 Stainless Jam Nut at Marine Bolt Supply]
* Consider 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.
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