Running tail light wiring

[nohoflyer]

How did you guys run the tail light wires on the bottom rudder fairing? I know I’m going to have to make some holes somewhere but I’m not sure of the best path.

I’m working with this….btw the crack above the light has been repaired.

 

[Steve]

I have the same Flyled light in my -9A (same rudder, VS, fuse as your -7A). I ran the wires, with a service loop, forward through a drilled hole in the bottom fairing in line with the opening at the bottom of the vertical stabilizer spar.

 

[nohoflyer]

Got a pic?

 

[Steve]

No joy on the pic.
Make the wire connection inside the bottom fairing.
Note to the next owner: Remove the light from the fairing to disconnect wires before removing the rudder from the plane.

 

[Desert Rat]

No need to re-invent the wheel. There's an installation drawing for this. OP-56

 

[nohoflyer]

No need to re-invent the wheel. There's an installation drawing for this. OP-56

Thank you…..

 

[BobTurner]

Make sure you drill some drain holes in the bottom of the fiberglass, keep any connectors as high as possible. That location can get wet.

 

[Little Wing]

4 pin Deutsch connector small enough to remove through the mount hole.

 

[Draker]

Here's another idea. Instead of running the wire through the rudder fairing, I ran it up and over, securing it to the inside of the fairing and to the fuselage bulkhead:



I did it this way so that when the rudder swings back and forth, it might be gentler on the wire, a slight twist rather than a bend back and forth. It also makes it so I can remove the rudder fairing entirely without cutting the wires. I could probably protect the wire even more with some anti-chafe sleeve, maybe next condition inspection.

 

[MJarreau]

Nice!

Ryan,

Your solution looks clean and simple.

Best regards,
Mike