Pitot Tubing/Elecrical Routing, SS7 with G3X question

[jim31886]

Building a SS7 and installing a G3X AoA system with the Garmin GAP26 pitot tube. Have decided to go with a simple heated probe(not the regulated) due to the cold weather flying that will be done.

Made a pitot mounting plate with material procured from the Hob Lob Aircraft Wood Division. Cut a rabbet to mate with the cap strip, doubled the false rib and shimmed to the stringer to keep it all flush. Used the Saf-air pitot mast made for te RV's and cut off the joggle.

I would like to keep the electrical run for this as short as possible. Routing it to the wingtip and thru the aft spar adds 10ft to the run and causes a step up in the wire gauge needed.

It appears that it is possible to route this over/under the aft spar and thru the web in the ribs aft of the rear spar, exiting at the aft edge of the rear spar. There is even room to run this thru a small nylon conduit.

I have searched the forums and have not found anything like this.

Am I missing something?



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