Garmin 327 sticks out too far

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As Dave states.
By now you have probably cut the panel opening to allow you to slide your tray in from the front. I undercut my panel and the two tabs are what is touching the back of the panel. Only my radio fits through the panel opening.
Eddie

[jrevens]

Josh,

In your last picture, the unit appears to possibly be fully & properly seated in the tray. However, it looks like your tray may be different than mine - I also have a 327. I don't believe that mine has the 2 little tabs sticking out. Perhaps you can see what mine looks like from the following 2 pictures. My transponder is mounted above my comm radio because I prefer it that way.

[rosslr]

Hey John, Your panel looks good and you and Josh are looking dangerously close to finishing your projects! - I always follow you guys because you were both up and running and gave me great support during my build which I will always appreciate. It will be great to see you both flying.

Just a thought - have you trial fitted the two forward support struts for the top of the panel forward to make sure there is no interference with your instruments?
If not, could be worth doing.

cheers

r

[Esser]

Josh,

In your last picture, the unit appears to possibly be fully & properly seated in the tray. However, it looks like your tray may be different than mine - I also have a 327. I don't believe that mine has the 2 little tabs sticking out. Perhaps you can see what mine looks like from the following 2 pictures. My transponder is mounted above my comm radio because I prefer it that way.

Hi John,

Looks like the tray I have is an older style which may be why it's not lining up the same. I have some ideas to make it work. At the end of the day it's only for aesthetics.

Thanks Ross, I'm shooting for around May for a first flight. Gives me all winter to pick away at the daunting electrical then a couple months to tie up loose ends. Then I should have enough time to work out the kinks before heading to Oshkosh as a proud builder!

[jrevens]

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Just a thought - have you trial fitted the two forward support struts for the top of the panel forward to make sure there is no interference with your instruments?
If not, could be worth doing.

cheers

r

I'm not sure if your question was directed at me, Ross, but I'm well beyond that point now. My panel is completely installed, windshield is in, and glareshield is trimmed & fitted. I'm trying to decide what to cover it with now.

Josh, I think you are right. My transponder tray seems to be made of a different type of metal also. Yours looks like aluminum, but mine appears to be maybe thin s.s.

[Esser]

Ross, if you were talking to I planned to move the panel support to accomdiate the tray.

John I really like your flanged panel. Eligant solution for adding rigidity and giving the glare shield something to mount to.

[David47]

John I really like your flanged panel. Eligant solution for adding rigidity and giving the glare shield something to mount to.

Totally agree with Josh. So much so that I'm going to do the same thing. Hope you don't mind me plagiarising your idea John ....

[Cherrybark]

That flanged panel does look great. Could someone with the knowledge explain how that would be formed?

[Esser]

That flanged panel does look great. Could someone with the knowledge explain how that would be formed?

On closer inspection, it looks like John added a piece of angle the whole way around.

[Cherrybark]

Think you're right Josh. Zooming way in you can pick out a seam on the left side of the top photo. And the second shows the cut wedges as it bends. If I squint real hard, it there may be solid rivets mounting the flange. Always nice to get a glimpse of the details on John's build. Then he'll drop by and, "Aw shucks, just an idea I was messing with." Must be all of the experience and patience built up from his Thorp build.