Skip said:I am going to do the extended baggage mod to my 12 and was just wondering where those of you who have it put the battery.
Amy said:I do know we were not allowed to use the under-seat location when certifying the Super 18. The rationale behind this is 1) hazardous materials inside the cockpit in the event of a crash and 2) a heavy potential projectile behind you in the event of a crash.
mvivion said:Amy said:I do know we were not allowed to use the under-seat location when certifying the Super 18. The rationale behind this is 1) hazardous materials inside the cockpit in the event of a crash and 2) a heavy potential projectile behind you in the event of a crash.
Amy,
That's interesting. The Odyssey battery is not considered Haz Mat by the Postal Service or the airlines. So, the FAA considers it HazMat??
Well, I guess that would make it consistent with a lot of other FAA certification directives....
MTV
StewartB said:Yep. A battery securely installed in a fixture attached to the underside of the stationary pilot's seat base makes perfect sense to me. If there had been room of the engine side of the firewall I would have liked that even better. I'm curious about the installation on the cabin side of the firewall. Maybe somebody will post some pictures? As I recall the -12 that Bearsnack and Redbaron fly has the battery there. I don't remember it very well, though.
To be fair to Amy, I understand that Dakota Cub was held to a higher certification standard than our antique Cubs were. My comments were not meant to criticize Dakota Cub in any way, shape, or form or to oppose your comments. I appreciate your participation.
SB
StewartB said:Yep. A battery securely installed in a fixture attached to the underside of the stationary pilot's seat base makes perfect sense to me. If there had been room of the engine side of the firewall I would have liked that even better. I'm curious about the installation on the cabin side of the firewall. Maybe somebody will post some pictures? As I recall the -12 that Bearsnack and Redbaron fly has the battery there. I don't remember it very well, though.
To be fair to Amy, I understand that Dakota Cub was held to a higher certification standard than our antique Cubs were. My comments were not meant to criticize Dakota Cub in any way, shape, or form or to oppose your comments. I appreciate your participation.
SB
Lou, interesting installation... bet that was a fun. So, where does one find a good A&P rated dwarf these days or did you go with the Chinese acrobats between tour stops?FdxLou said:I just uploaded a picture of the battery mount I copied. Can't seem to find an actual picture of mine. I will take one tomorrow.....if I remember!
Lou