Where to put the Bus manager? That’s the brain box for my critical engine functions.

While I came up with putting this above the GTN750 tray, a smarter person told me that its best to get those high amp lines away from the avionics. The back wall which I think is F22 became the ideal mounting place.

You can see more easily here. Its well clear of my feet and a few inches away from the radios. A good spot.

I was coming up with all sorts of mounting ideas using what I know. Greg, who also rents in the hangar, is a qualified expert in aviation sheet metal work. While I struggled to understand what he had in mind, it was cut and folded up by the time I got the concept.  Thanks Greg.

I checked the position with the canard on and found the VOR antenna right smack where the Bus Manager was going. A side step to the left (right in the pic) was possible.

I made up some nut plates and glued them into the Manager box for attachment points. At least I got that bit right.

Lots of time making beautiful and strong click bond mounts.

Now I have the box in place. BUT… on the right side in the picture my click bonds had to work around the canard attachment and the arm between the fastener and the folded edge is now too great. I am going to have to fix this.

All a part of working outside the comfort zone. That might be why I’m building this thing in the first place. ..but don’t quote me on that. Mistakes are also a PIA.