Cap for auto pilot drive boot when wheel is off

[H3newdog]

Has anyone come up with a good way of protecting the connector to the drive motor for the AP when the wheel is off? I just don't like it exposed to the weather even though it hangs down.

 

[dlochner]

A plastic bag with a twist tie? Or bag with a rubber band to secure it?

 

[H3newdog]

That's what I do now, problem is the plastic bags don't last exposed in the cockpit.

 

[dlochner]

How often and for how long do you have the wheel off?

 

[Richard19068]

There are all kinds of little plastic caps around that come with other products that you might find if you keep your eyes open. For example the caps that cover the mounting nuts for my toilet fit the plug for my GPS (very similar to yours) perfectly and that's what I use. A hollow plastic sparkling wine cork fits an unused socket on the back of my radar. I have several plugs and sockets covered with these kind of repurposed items. Keep an eye out and you'll find something.

 

[walmsleyc]

mine disintegrated a bunch of years ago. I just use synthetic grease on the contacts to help keep the water out. Works for me in a fresh water environment.

 

[Stu Jackson]

Hang it so it faces down, give it a little Boeshield T9 every once in a while. No extra parts needed. Good luck.

 

[H3newdog]

How often and for how long do you have the wheel off?

I only have the wheel in place when underway. No need for it any other times so the wire is off most of the time.

 

[H3newdog]

Hang it so it faces down, give it a little Boeshield T9 every once in a while. No extra parts needed. Good luck.

Had not heard of Boeshield T9, I like that it was developed by Boeing, thanks.