I fly a plane which has an empty unused 2-1/4” instrument hole in the panel. At some point I'm sure an instrument used to be in there, but it's not used at the moment. I could cover it up with a blank cover, but I was wondering if there are any useful things that could be done with it?
I tried looking for an ipad mount or some kind of pen holder that would fit in there, but that doesn't seem to exist.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Useful way of using an empty 2-1/4” instrument hole
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Useful way of using an empty 2-1/4” instrument hole
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notwhoyouthinkIam
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Re: Useful way of using an empty 2-1/4” instrument hole
You have a minor headache which is that anything that is designed to be fitted to an airplane needs an STC, PMA, or equivalent approval to be fitted to an airplane. So if you wanted to sell, say a pen holder to fill a 2-1/4" instrument hole, you would need to provide an authorized release certificate with it.
On the other hand a non-aeronautical part can be fitted as a "minor modification", if it meets the criteria.
Why don't you get a 2-1/4" blanking plate and drill and fit something to it yourself?
https://www.aircraftspruce.ca/catalog/inpages/mk624.php
On the other hand a non-aeronautical part can be fitted as a "minor modification", if it meets the criteria.
Why don't you get a 2-1/4" blanking plate and drill and fit something to it yourself?
https://www.aircraftspruce.ca/catalog/inpages/mk624.php
DId you hear the one about the jurisprudence fetishist? He got off on a technicality.
Re: Useful way of using an empty 2-1/4” instrument hole
Cover it with a picture of your girlfriend, or better yet, a picture of someone else’s girlfriend!!!
Re: Useful way of using an empty 2-1/4” instrument hole
I like the CO detector suggestion!
Keep 'm coming!
Keep 'm coming!
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Re: Useful way of using an empty 2-1/4” instrument hole
Custom built cigar humidor.
Re: Useful way of using an empty 2-1/4” instrument hole
I would definitely stick my fleshlight in there.
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rookiepilot
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Re: Useful way of using an empty 2-1/4” instrument hole
I need a bigger hole than that for mine
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-one will be accused of using bad airmanship
Re: Useful way of using an empty 2-1/4” instrument hole
I filled the empty holes with a CO2 detector, vertical compass and and an outside air temperature gauge.
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notwhoyouthinkIam
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Re: Useful way of using an empty 2-1/4” instrument hole
which co detector did you build in?
As an AvCanada discussion grows longer:
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-one will be accused of using bad airmanship
-the probability of 'entitlement' being mentioned, approaches 1
-one will be accused of using bad airmanship
Re: Useful way of using an empty 2-1/4” instrument hole
A holder for those cheap CO detectors would actually be pretty neat: https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/ ... ectors.php
Does anyone know if that exists? That would solve them from ever falling down in turbulence. I could try and make my own of course, but an existing solution would be nice....
Does anyone know if that exists? That would solve them from ever falling down in turbulence. I could try and make my own of course, but an existing solution would be nice....
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Re: Useful way of using an empty 2-1/4” instrument hole
I would probably use it to dispense pepperoni and/or liquorice.
Re: Useful way of using an empty 2-1/4” instrument hole
How about a panel-mounted pulse oximeter?
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Re: Useful way of using an empty 2-1/4” instrument hole
I vote for one of those cool vintage aircraft wind-up clocks.
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notwhoyouthinkIam
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Re: Useful way of using an empty 2-1/4” instrument hole
Instrument cover plate and double sided tape.digits_ wrote: ↑Thu Jul 29, 2021 5:37 pm A holder for those cheap CO detectors would actually be pretty neat: https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/ ... ectors.php
Does anyone know if that exists? That would solve them from ever falling down in turbulence. I could try and make my own of course, but an existing solution would be nice....
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Re: Useful way of using an empty 2-1/4” instrument hole
Velcro holds up better in high temps.
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WrenchLacky
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Re: Useful way of using an empty 2-1/4” instrument hole
Just do what every other pilot does when they find a random hole in their instruments. Fill it full with chewing gum and chocolate bar wrappers. Be sure to keep the porn behind the smoke goggle panels for easy access.
