C172 Lower Panel
This page is split into three main sections:
Parts Guide
Print Guide
Build Guide
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General Information:
Build Guide
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STEP:
1
Place B5 against P4. Enure the holes align
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STEP:
2
Secure the parts with an M4 x 8mm countersunk screw.
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STEP:
3
Place P3 over P4
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STEP:
4
Place the B4 mount against the joint
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STEP:
5
Secure with an M4 x 8mm countersunk screw.
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STEP:
6
Place the P2 panel over P3.
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STEP:
7
Place B2 over the joint
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STEP:
8
Secure with an M4 x 8mm countersunk screw
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STEP:
9
Place P1 over P2
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STEP:
10
Place the B2 mount behind and secure the parts with an M4 x 8mm countersunk screw.
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STEP:
11
Secure the panel P1 to the Mount B1 with Qty 2, M4 x 14mm Dome head screws.
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STEP:
12
Insert the rotary switch into the backing plate (M1).
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STEP:
13
Ensure you locate the tang into the orifice.
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STEP:
14
Secure the rotary switch with the nut that came with the unit.
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STEP:
15
Insert the M3 barrel onto the end of the rotary switch
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STEP:
16
Place the case (M2) over the barrel (M3)
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STEP:
17
Secure the Baseplate (M1) to the Case (M2) with Qty 3, M4 x 8mm screws.
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STEP:
18
The finished unit can be operated by any small key.
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STEP:
19
Insert the magneto switch into the RHS Fuse panel (F1) and secure with Qty 2, M4 x 14mm countersunk screws.
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STEP:
20
Insert the Black Body (C2) into the Silver base (C1)
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STEP:
21
Place into the CB orifice of the fuse panel
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STEP:
22
Secure with an M3 washer and an M3 x 6mm Screw. Or simply superglue the parts together.
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STEP:
23
Print a decal and cut it out on self adhesive paper (not supplied) and stick to the end of the CB Body
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STEP:
24
Place the cap over the top, This will tidy and edges up and should be a tight press fit. Use superglue if needed.
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STEP:
25
Repeat this process for all 37 CB's on the LHS
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STEP:
26
Repeat the CB fitment process for the RHS CB's.
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STEP:
27
Place the LHS Fuse panel onto the base panel assy
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STEP:
28
Secure with Qty 2, M4 x 14mm dome head screws.
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STEP:
29
Place the RHS fuse Panel on the base panel assy.
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STEP:
30
Secure it with QTY 4, M4 x 14mm dome head screws.
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STEP:
31
Place the Static air knob (T1) onto the throttle panel (T2)
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STEP:
32
Secure with an M4 washer and M4 x 8mm screw.
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STEP:
33
Place the throttle panel onto the base panel assy.
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STEP:
34
Secure the panel with Qty 4, M4 x 14mm screws.
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STEP:
35
Insert the throttle and Mix knob assemblies into the base panel. See the separate build guides for construction:
Throttle: https://www.737diysim.com/build-guides-1/c172-throttle
Mix Lever: https://www.737diysim.com/build-guides-1/c172-mix-lever
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STEP:
36
Insert the Flap panel into the base panel
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STEP:
37
Secure with Qty4, M4 x 14mm screws.
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STEP:
38
The unit is now finished and ready to be inserted into the MIP. See:
https://www.737diysim.com/build-guides-1/c172-main-panel