12 VDC Heated Probe for the KLR 10 unit. This optional heated probe requires less than 8 AMP of electrical power at 12VDC. Determine the size of wire required from AC43.13-1B Chapter 11 Section 5 (For 12VDC in free air, #14 wire will be adequate for runs up to 20 ft. As an added precaution to prevent interference with other aircraft systems, use MIL-SPEC. shielded wire. Electrical cable/wire must be installed such that the risk of mechanical damage and/or damage caused by fluids, vapors, or sources of heat, is minimized. Route as far away as possible from any instrument, system or wiring that may be affected (i.e. compass/flux gate, antenna or antenna coax). It is recommended that you use a MIL-SPEC. DC switch with silver contacts rated for twice the required amperage. |
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