Location of headset jacks/plugs
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2021 5:51 pm
by Skippydiesel
Just got to the stage of installing headset female jack/plug points. Having difficulty with making the decision of where to place them. What have you done (photos would be great ???
Re: Location of headset jacks/plugs
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2021 6:11 pm
by WesRagle
I like the headset jacks behind me out of the way. So, I located the jacks on the backside of the rollover bulkhead and just toss the wires over my shoulder into the baggage compartment while getting strapped in.
The only pic I have.
Wes
Re: Location of headset jacks/plugs
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2021 8:26 pm
by mike.smith
http://www.mykitlog.com/users/display_l … 274&row=88
Wires are below the level of the structure so don’t get smacked, and they don’t hang off the panel in my lap.
Re: Location of headset jacks/plugs
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2021 8:35 pm
by BRS
Wes, looks like the ‘ring’ (ground) of your jacks are grounded to the airframe. That is an avionics no/no. Do you have any trouble with them like that?
Skippy, my solution might not be possible for most folks. What I like about these is that they are easy to get to and the plugs are tucked against the side so they don’t get in the way. See them there on the sides.
Re: Location of headset jacks/plugs
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2021 9:38 pm
by WesRagle
HI Brock,
BRS wrote:Wes, looks like the ‘ring’ (ground) of your jacks are grounded to the airframe. That is an avionics no/no. Do you have any trouble with them like that?
What is shown in the pick are extension sockets for the hand held radio I’m using.
I’ve never given it much thought but It might be electrically different than a normal jack. It’s never been a problem. Always gotten a loud and clear when I called for a check. Early on one of the guys I asked didn’t answer but another guy 60 miles away did. At first I thought I had a problem but it was just silly me having the squelch disabled.
Wes
Re: Location of headset jacks/plugs
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2021 10:52 pm
by Bryan Cotton
My documentation and pics can be found here:
viewtopic.php?f=39&t=578&start=1180
Mine are wired cross cockpit. Much easier to plug in on the other side. I also hang my headsets up on the opposite side.
viewtopic.php?f=39&t=578&start=1170
Re: Location of headset jacks/plugs
Posted: Sat Dec 11, 2021 12:03 am
by taildragger
I’m putting mine behind the pilot, to declutter the cockpit.
Re: Location of headset jacks/plugs
Posted: Sat Dec 11, 2021 1:27 am
by Skippydiesel
taildragger wrote:I’m putting mine behind the pilot, to declutter the cockpit.
Sounds like a good idea. Same concept as WesRagle.
I would like to come up with a design/location that;
[list=]Has the jacks/sockets behind pilot/passenger, to keep as much of the headset leads out of the cockpit as possible
Incorporates a headset “hook”/stow point.
Minimises the chance of damage to plug/socket.
Covers all the electrical wiring & back end of socket
Accessible in flight should a plug come loose/not quite making contact [/list]
Re: Location of headset jacks/plugs
Posted: Sat Dec 11, 2021 10:53 am
by Bryan Cotton
Skippydiesel wrote:
taildragger wrote:I’m putting mine behind the pilot, to declutter the cockpit.
Sounds like a good idea. Same concept as WesRagle.
I would like to come up with a design/location that;
[list=]Has the jacks/sockets behind pilot/passenger, to keep as much of the headset leads out of the cockpit as possible
Incorporates a headset “hook”/stow point.
Minimises the chance of damage to plug/socket.
Covers all the electrical wiring & back end of socket
Accessible in flight should a plug come loose/not quite making contact [/list]
This is what my design does.
Re: Location of headset jacks/plugs
Posted: Sat Dec 11, 2021 5:17 pm
by Skippydiesel
Bryan Cotton wrote:
Skippydiesel wrote:
taildragger wrote:I’m putting mine behind the pilot, to declutter the cockpit.
This is what my design does.
Very nice Bryan - Can you post a photo of headset plugs in sockets, looking from the front of the aircraft back ?
I would like to have an idea of how much/far the plugs project into the baggage area.
Re: Location of headset jacks/plugs
Posted: Sat Dec 11, 2021 5:27 pm
by NWade
I put mine on the rollover structure to keep the wires out of everyone’s way. The jacks are high enough up to allow access to the baggage area even when the headsets are plugged in.
Photos:
https://1drv.ms/u/s!ApMKXiyfUEPR0FZR_bYQYyOoflzS
https://1drv.ms/u/s!ApMKXiyfUEPR0FW8b7iyesUdUkX-
(Note that the jacks are electrically isolated using insulating washers)
—Noel
Sonex #1339
Re: Location of headset jacks/plugs
Posted: Sat Dec 11, 2021 7:06 pm
by Bryan Cotton
Skippydiesel wrote:Very nice Bryan - Can you post a photo of headset plugs in sockets, looking from the front of the aircraft back ?
I would like to have an idea of how much/far the plugs project into the baggage area.
Here you go! You may need to click the picture so you can see the pilot side that shows the plugs.
Re: Location of headset jacks/plugs
Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2021 2:00 am
by Skippydiesel
Excellent! - will do something very similar. Son is (CAD) designing box/bracket,