What's new
Van's Air Force

Don't miss anything! Register now for full access to the definitive RV support community.

Dynon autopilot servo install photo

C

Camillo

Well Known Member
Hallo.
I would like to install both roll and pitch Dynon servos on my -4.
I found here a message suggesting to use the -6 roll servo bracket. This is installed on the fuselage. The -6 Dynon drawing shows a different column, so I was wondering what could be the actual connection.
On Dynon forum it is said there are on VAF photos on such installation.
Does anyone has them?
Thanks.
Camillo
 
stick well

I put the roll servo in the stick well with a short rod attached to the stick bracket. I did reinforce the side of the stick well with a backup plate. Works great.
 
I installed the roll servo using the RV-6 bracket. I fab'd a bracket on the control column that copied the aileron push tube connection located so the servo didn't interfere with the passenger footwells. Since I don't own a welder I had the bracket welded on by a local welder. I'll try to remember and post a pic or two this weekend.
 
You can look on my fuselage picasa folder. Also one pic on my fastback thread post 234. Links are below on my signature.
 
Here is what I did.

For the Dynon AP roll servo installation, either one or both of the brackets came from True Track. I'll need to check.



 
Last edited:
I installed both pitch and roll A/P servos in our -4. I used the mounting bracket from a -6 mounted on the floor. I got the bracket and collar for the torque tube from Stein. I mounted my roll servo on its side. Works great
 
I mounted the roll servo outside of the box containing the sticks. It is mounted just behind the rear seat foot wells I installed. I got the pushrod from Dynon and it goes through a hole in the longitudinal floor former. It is on the right side.
 
Sorry just seen this thread.. Done my 4 several months ago

RV4,,, I have the Dynon D180 and did the Dynon AP servo's.
Here are some info and pics fill free to pm with any question.

List of what I bought from Aircraft Spruce:
10-03567 DYNON AUTOPILOT GENERIC $25.75
SERVO MOUNT KIT

1 11-08358 7274-2-5 KLIXON CIR $17.50
BREAKER

1 10-03560 DYNON AUTOPILOT PITCH $795.00
SERVO FOR RV 4 / 8

1 11-00031 INFINITY MILITARY STICK $199.95
GRIP RIGHT W/ FLAP / BRAKE
SWITCH

1 10-03561 DYNON AUTOPILOT SERVO $738.00
SV32 STANDARD ARM


Total $ 1776.20

Aft Bay Before Servo:
[URL=http://s965.photobucket.com/user/lukej1/media/RV4%20Shared%20Pics/AftBayBefore_zpsb049c586.jpg.html][/URL]

Aft Bay After Servo:
[URL=http://s965.photobucket.com/user/lukej1/media/RV4%20Shared%20Pics/AftBayAfter_zpsc729bca5.jpg.html][/URL]

Before Wing Servo:
[URL=http://s965.photobucket.com/user/lukej1/media/RV4%20Shared%20Pics/Before_zps69d0a91c.jpg.html][/URL]

Wing Servo Bracket had to make it:
[URL=http://s965.photobucket.com/user/lukej1/media/IMG_1212_zps704c6abc.jpg.html][/URL]


Wing Servo installed:
[URL=http://s965.photobucket.com/user/lukej1/media/After_zps67a0ce28.jpg.html][/URL]
 
Dynon Autopilot RV-4 roll servo mount

Camillo,

First, I put in the RV-6 Roll mount in the fuselage and I didn't like it. I recently ordered the RV-4 roll mount from TruTrak and find that to be a much better option. Cost was $75 plus shipping. You can't go wrong and easy to install.

http://trutrakap.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/RV-4RollInstall.pdf

Just give sales a call, order the mount, and give them you CC number and you will be much happier with the mount.

Good luck.

Brian
 
Last edited:
Thanks to all. And sorry for having come back so late. I had hard work time...
I read all and still have to decide weather to go with the trutrak style installation or with the custom bracket on the stick or similar.
Camillo
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top