JVL’s RV-14: Flap Position Sensor (Part 1)

This blog was created to memorialize the building process of my Van's Aircraft RV-14 and to satisfy the requirements for certification in the Experimental Amateur Built Aircraft category. It will also serve as a central location for ME to reference in the future on processes and techniques I used during the build. Additionally, it will allow my family, friends, and other interested builders the opportunity to follow along during my build…..and might be helpful to someone along the way.

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Flap Position Sensor (Part 1)

The ES MSTS POS-12 Flap Position Sensor from The Ray Allen Company is the position sensor used for flap position input to EFIS displays on the RV-14.

After doing some research and looking at the plans for this section, I decided I wasn’t the biggest fan of this system. The installation seemed easy enough and works for many other builders, but I wanted to research other options for the flap motor/position sensor setup.

During my search, and with a recommendation from Aerotronics, I was turned onto the RV Max Flap Actuator from PH Aviation Services, Inc.

This is ultimately the setup I decided to go with, so I won’t be completing this section of the plans.

Please see the RV Max Flap Actuator installation under the Modifications & Upgrades section on the right.