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Re: Europa-List: Firewall Integrity

Subject: Re: Europa-List: Firewall Integrity
From: Fred Fillinger <n3eu@comcast.net>
Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 20:58:29

> ...
> Does anyone see any problem with  me drilling two
> series of seven small holes in a line and then
backfilling
> with heat resistant sealer? I could then solder the
> connections on  the engine side going to the oil temp and
> pressure, CHT's, EGT, ammeter, warning  light,
> starter switch, etc.

If that or a similar arrangement is desired.  However, on
production aircraft, FAA has approved drilling a hole in the
firewall, inserting a grommet, running the bundle through
it, and sealing up the gap. Any type of connector
arrangement is two potential points of failure per wire, and
more weight.  A grommet for something as thick as the
firewall will probably have to come from places like
mouser.com or digikey.com, though.

Reg,
Fred F.



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