Installling a TailBeaconX inside the fuselage

[DavidT]

Any update to the uAvionix PA22 Approved Model List TailBeaconX installation?

So I heard back from uAvionix customer service and they wrote that the PA-22 should’ve been included on the approved model list for the tailBeaconX and they are updating the AML soon. Meanwhile I was sent paperwork to accommodate the X installation. However my avionics tech says the small hole in the rudder near the control horn is too narrow for the larger pair of wires needed for communication with the uAvionix AV-30-C EFIS/transponder. We are afraid the fabric will tear if he tries to fish the larger wire through the original holes.
He is calling uAvionix directly to find out more.
Additional info from this group would be welcome!
David T ‘53 Tripacer

[dgapilot]

So I heard back from uAvionix customer service and they wrote that the PA-22 should’ve been included on the approved model list for the tailBeaconX and they are updating the AML soon. Meanwhile I was sent paperwork to accommodate the X installation. However my avionics tech says the small hole in the rudder near the control horn is too narrow for the larger pair of wires needed for communication with the uAvionix AV-30-C EFIS/transponder. We are afraid the fabric will tear if he tries to fish the larger wire through the original holes.
He is calling uAvionix directly to find out more.
Additional info from this group would be welcome!
David T ‘53 Tripacer

Take a soldering iron and open up the hole! Very simple solution.

[Gilbert Pierce]

Take a soldering iron and open up the hole! Very simple solution.

That is what I would do and have done to create drain holes.

[Steve Pierce]

I would do like described and burn a larger hole just be sure there are two layers of fabric. If not glue a leather grommet over it like the cable exits on most rag and tube Pipers.

[DavidT]

I would do like described and burn a larger hole just be sure there are two layers of fabric. If not glue a leather grommet over it like the cable exits on most rag and tube Pipers.

Thanks for the soldering iron suggestions. I’ll check on it and let the group know. DT

[Steve Pierce]

Just be careful if it is covered in nitrate/butyrate dope. Have a wet rag handy. We were recovering Rare Bear's tail feathers in nitrate/butyrate to get the fabric more taunt (less flex at race speeds) when the temp control on the iron went crazy and fabric ignited and started burning. My daughter freaked out never having seen what nitrate can do.

[DavidT]

Wilco. Looks like I’m sticking to a Skybeacon for now, but thanks for the advice.