on 4/26/04 8:12 PM, Robert Berube at bberube@tampabay.rr.com wrote:
Quick question on this topic. Since the original panel was designed using
fiberglass why not lay up some ply's to make the bolt on panel out of it.
Seams as though it would be easier for a homebuilder to work with. If so how
many layers are enough for strength for say the usual 6 pack?
Jeff
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> Paul,
> All the panels we make and have made by Aerotronics, Gulf Coast Avionics,
> Etc. are made with .063 Aluminum, 2024 or 6061 generally. Other alloys can
> certainly be used.
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> Bob
> Flight Crafters
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Paul Stewart
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Europa-List: panel material
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> Can anyone who has made aluminium sub panels tell me what material they
> have used - thickness, type of alloy etc. Going to get them laser cut
> rather than the factory versions as the instrument module has been
> altered to accommodate the BMA EFIS 1.
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> Regards
>
> Paul
> G-GIDY
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