
Electrical Wiring 101 for
Your Homebuilt Aircraft
Electrical Wiring 101 for your Homebuilt Aircraft is a beginner's guide to electrical wiring for simple to mid-performance homebuilt aircraft.
This video demonstrates the basic tools, components, procedures, and choices involved in designing and wiring a basic panel and electrical system. For those building or working with more complex aircraft, this is the place to start. Once you've mastered these skills, you will be ready for the more involved installations.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
- selecting the proper wire size and type
- stripping wires -splicing wire -selecting fuses
- crimping connectors -soldering large connectors
- use of heat shrink
- routing wire bundle
- main and ground electrical buss
- aircraft batteries -wiring a starter solonoid
- wiring an ammeter shunt
- planning and building your panel
- drawing simple schematics
- simple circuit designs
- troubleshooting circuits with a multi meters
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