D10A not mounted level

[tonyvaccarella]

Hi, I hope someone can help me with my D10A installation problem. I recently had a panel made for my Jabiru LSA that had as its PFD the D10A. When installed however, I found, much to my displeasure that the holes for the Dynon were not level (about 1.4 degrees out) - its not something I checked before installation as I assumed it would be level. My instrument now has a permanent "lean" to one side and the balance ball sites to one side.

Is there a way to "adjust" this type of error using software or do I have to re-manufacture my entire panel again  :'(

 

[jakej]

If you have the space you could fabricate an aluminium 'faceplate', paint it the panel colour and refit the 10A level and then screw through the 'faceplate' into the panel.

HTH

Jake J

 

[pbennett]

You could slot the mounting holes by filing in the direction you want to rotate the instrument. By my calcs less than 25 thou elongation of each with a needle file would give you the correction you need.

Peter

 

[pbennett]

Oops. Too hasty. That's per degree of error. For 1.4 degrees you'll need about 30 thou. Still an easy fix.

Peter

 

[dynonsupport]

As others have indicated, the alignment will need to be physically corrected.

 

[jakej]

I wasn't sure of the mounting method (thought it was flush) however I spoke with Tony today and he is moving the unit sideways, to give better placement, and will re align it.

Jake J

 

[pbennett]

Make sure the wing is level.

Peter

 

[tonyvaccarella]

Thank you for all you kind and generous advice. Looks like I will need to physically correct this problem. Thanks again....

 

[tonyvaccarella]

Just an update to let everyone know that this problem was "fixed" by simply losening the nuts on the rear of the instrument and correcting the lean. I had initially thought the tiny movement would not have caused and then rectified the problem. Thanks to all again.
Tony V

 

[jaccoulin13]

Hello Tony,
I have the same problem that you. What kind of plane do you have? It's look like a Jabiru?

 

[tonyvaccarella]

Hi Jaccoulin13,

The aircraft is a Jabiru LSA 55 cira 1998. I was able to fix this problem simply by loosening the bolts and moving the unit slightly. I originally thought I would not have enough movement between the bolts and the holes but surprisingly thats all it took. Good luck