I'm installing a GMU 22 in the wing tip of my -10. I have the Garmin connector kit and have run the wiring in the wing, but I don't have the GMU unit yet. My plan was to use a bulkhead or flange connector attached to a small aluminum bracket at the tip to secure the CPC connectors. I purchased what I thought was the correct 9 pin, series 2 CPC bulkhead connector from Spruce. https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/connector11-13871.php?clickkey=6346658
I see now that it is a male receptacle connector, and I need a female plug to replace the plug that came with the connector kit. I've been through the CPC catalog and Mouser, etc and cannot for the life of me find a female, series 2, 9 pin bulkhead connector.
I could remove the plug from the actual GMU22 and replace with this male bulkhead connector, but would prefer not to alter the Garmin unit.
Garmin manual says, "secure using good installation practices." I didn't find anything in AC43-13 about supporting connectors, so question for the group - what are you using to secure your CPC connectors in general? Are we just securing the wire on either side of the CPC with adel clamps? Or securing one side of the CPC itself with a large adel clamp? I was hesitant to install a steel adel clamp in close proximity to the GMU.
I see now that it is a male receptacle connector, and I need a female plug to replace the plug that came with the connector kit. I've been through the CPC catalog and Mouser, etc and cannot for the life of me find a female, series 2, 9 pin bulkhead connector.
I could remove the plug from the actual GMU22 and replace with this male bulkhead connector, but would prefer not to alter the Garmin unit.
Garmin manual says, "secure using good installation practices." I didn't find anything in AC43-13 about supporting connectors, so question for the group - what are you using to secure your CPC connectors in general? Are we just securing the wire on either side of the CPC with adel clamps? Or securing one side of the CPC itself with a large adel clamp? I was hesitant to install a steel adel clamp in close proximity to the GMU.