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* Vans has upgraded the flap motor mid 2022 to a model that has an analog voltage output compatible with modern avionics. A position sensor is not needed. | |||
* Vans has upgraded the flap motor | * Ray Allen makes the "POS-12" flap position sensor which is needed for the older flap motors. Available at e.g. [https://www.steinair.com/product/pos-12-position-sensor/ Stein Air] or [https://store.vansaircraft.com/ray-allen-flap-position-sensor-es-msts-pos-12.html Vans]. It interfaces to either the VPX, the Garmin GAD-27 or Dynon electronics. | ||
* Ray Allen makes the "POS-12" flap position sensor which is needed for the older flap motors. Available at e.g. [https://www.steinair.com/product/pos-12-position-sensor/ Stein Air]. | |||
** Installation of the POS-12 is discussed in this: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/6997714923682880 FB Post] | ** Installation of the POS-12 is discussed in this: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/6997714923682880 FB Post] | ||
** The RV-14 uses the POS-12 as well, see the RV-14 build manual, section 54 (posted e.g. here [https://n398wm.com/ N398WM build log], link "Flap Position Sensor 54". The RV-14 uses a standard [https://store.vansaircraft.com/ssp-063x1-ssp-063x1.html 63 mil 1 foot stainless steel rod] to make the link. | |||
* Vans sells a [https://store.vansaircraft.com/rv-10-flap-positioning-system-es-flap-pos-swv-10.html flap position sensor kit], however it is not sensing the continuous flap deployment angle, rather it is a set of switches that close at specific positions. This sensor is not compatible with modern avionics which need an analog voltage input. Not a recommended solution. | |||
Latest revision as of 16:35, 30 January 2024
Hints
- Vans has upgraded the flap motor mid 2022 to a model that has an analog voltage output compatible with modern avionics. A position sensor is not needed.
- Ray Allen makes the "POS-12" flap position sensor which is needed for the older flap motors. Available at e.g. Stein Air or Vans. It interfaces to either the VPX, the Garmin GAD-27 or Dynon electronics.
- Installation of the POS-12 is discussed in this: FB Post
- The RV-14 uses the POS-12 as well, see the RV-14 build manual, section 54 (posted e.g. here N398WM build log, link "Flap Position Sensor 54". The RV-14 uses a standard 63 mil 1 foot stainless steel rod to make the link.
- Vans sells a flap position sensor kit, however it is not sensing the continuous flap deployment angle, rather it is a set of switches that close at specific positions. This sensor is not compatible with modern avionics which need an analog voltage input. Not a recommended solution.