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All About Avionics: Wiring Bundles

Making the effort to keep the installation clean as you build will pay good dividends long term.

By Stein Bruch

Many of you have seen the work that professional avionics shops do when handling and bundling wires and harnesses. Some of you may also have thought, “Wow, I wish my wiring looked like that!” and then just figured there must be some secret that the professionals have to make it look that good, or it takes decades of experience to learn how to do it. The truth is that anyone can make wiring look good. However, it’s not something you should do just for looks, but also so that installation, maintenance and future upgrades will be easier. Later on, when you’re working under or behind the panel, you’ll be glad you took the time up front to make the installation clean and well organized. …


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