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Saturday, November 18, 2017

Wire harness progress: 9 hours

The following work was done over two days:


  • Assembled connectors for GAD 29. The GAD 29 allows the GTN 650 navigator to share data with the G3X system.
  • Started wiring the two main GTN 650 connectors
  • Started wiring the two GMA 245R audio panel connectors - all of the audio panel and GTN navigator connectors use high density pins which are smaller and more of a hassle to work with.
  • Modified the CAN bus plan so I can assemble the GTN 650 connector on the bench. I have 3 devices that will to have their connectors assembled in the aircraft due to the layout of the CAN bus.
  • Connected the configuration module for the GDU 460 primary flight display. This is essentially a memory chip that is mounted inside the connector and stores all system setup data so that if you have to swap a unit out for maintenance you won't loose your aircrafts specific setup data.
  • Finished the main GDU 460 connector



Avionics wire harness so far:

GDU 460 connector (configuration module is barely visible under the right wire bundle):

Configuration module and connector (very small wire = hard to work with):

Starting GTN 650 connectors:

Finished GAD 29 - GTN 650 interface connector:

Modified CAN bus layout:

Audio panel connectors in progress:

GAD 29 power and CAN bus connector: