So after a dozen years of making too-slow progress building an RV-9A, I finally decided to cut bait and purchased a 2007 model with about 700 hours. Beautiful craft. Even second-hand, my RV grin just won't wipe off!
Anyway, my Icom radio gave up the ghost and Icom informed me that they no longer support or repair that model (A200). Since the Garmin GTR 200 had great PIREPs, a built in intercom, and fit the same panel opening as my dead radio, I purchased it along with a rack (tray) and wiring harness from AS.
So here's my problem: the Icom rack is 1.34" high and in addition to 4 mounting screws near the front, has two mounting screws (one on either side) 8" back on the inside. Their nuts outside the tray can be reached from under the panel, but they can't be loosened unless I can get a phillips screwdriver back inside to prevent their screws from turning. My hand won't fit inside the tray and I can't find a tool with a long enough handle and offset to get to the screw.
Do I need to remove the panel to replace the tray? Are all radio racks this difficult to remove and install?
Anyway, my Icom radio gave up the ghost and Icom informed me that they no longer support or repair that model (A200). Since the Garmin GTR 200 had great PIREPs, a built in intercom, and fit the same panel opening as my dead radio, I purchased it along with a rack (tray) and wiring harness from AS.
So here's my problem: the Icom rack is 1.34" high and in addition to 4 mounting screws near the front, has two mounting screws (one on either side) 8" back on the inside. Their nuts outside the tray can be reached from under the panel, but they can't be loosened unless I can get a phillips screwdriver back inside to prevent their screws from turning. My hand won't fit inside the tray and I can't find a tool with a long enough handle and offset to get to the screw.
Do I need to remove the panel to replace the tray? Are all radio racks this difficult to remove and install?