My only problem with my wing tip mounting is that it adds 1 1/2" to the
wingspan, which can make getting out of a cramped hargar even more tedious.
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----- Original Message -----
From: "John & Paddy Wigney" <johnwigney@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: Europa-List: 1. Wing tip strobe power packs. 2. Oil pressure sender
reliabilty
<johnwigney@worldnet.att.net>
>
> <<<< Are there good reasons for not putting the flash generator units in
> the wings, on an inspection cover? The size is 9 x 14 cm base, 6.5 high.
> weight 250 gr. How is the reliability of these (aeroflash) units? Maybe
> the inspection cover could be made when, if ever, needed, and just fix
> the units inside? It would save some cable, keep the high voltage far
> from other equipment, be on a neutral c&g point and save space for other
> gadgets in the fuselage. Comments please! Jos Okhuijsen, #600, close to
> closing (wings) >>>>
>
> I mounted my Whelen strobe power packs (HTS, CF) on small inspection
> hatches just inside the wing tips on the lower surface. Works fine, no
> interference. I have had mine in service for 2 1/2 years, no reliabilty
> problem so far.
>
> On the subject of oil pressure sender reliability, I secured the sender
> body with a large 'P' clip to minimise vibration.
>
> Cheers, John
>
> N262WF, XS mono, 912S
> Mooresville, North Carolina
>
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