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RV-8 Tailstrobe wiring

Airzen

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Hi Folks,

I am wondering if folks can share where did they drill a hole in the tail (near the tailwheel weldment and hinge brackets) to route the rudder strobe and nav light wires.

I could see it explicity mentioned for 8A but couldnt find it in plans for 8. (or please send me a pointer to the dwg where I can find it).

Many thanks,
Ashish
 
Here's where I drilled the hole. It's just off center. I put in a snap bushing and then ran the wire harness up over the lower rudder pivot then down into the bottom rudder faring. The harness is secured with an Adel clamp.

 
Thanks..

Thank you Jc for the image. Indeed a picture is worth a thousand words...

Did you also drill a hole in the same place on the wall just aft of this external bulkhead?
 
Another idea

This is the way I will go. Image is from Kevin Horton's build site.

Rudder_Bottom_Fairing_4_original.jpg
 
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