Dynon SkyView HDX - Instrument Panel Material Requirements

Instrument Panel Design
3-2 SkyView HDX System Installation Manual - Revision E
3.2 Instrument Panel Material Requirements
To maintain structural integrity of the aluminum instrument panel, make sure the
instrument panel design incorporates a minimum 3/4" (0.75") edge margin around the
perimeter of all cutouts for SkyView HDX displays. Additionally, design all replacement
instrument panels in accordance with the guidance for sheet metal thickness in Table 8.
Specification approved aluminum alloys include, but may not be limited to, the following:
• 6061-T6 QQ-A-250/11 BARE
• 2024-T3 QQ-A-250/5A ALCLAD
• 2024-T3 QQ-A-250/4 BARE
• 7075-T6 QQ-A-250/13 ALCLAD
• 7075-T6 QQ-A-250/12 BARE
For instrument panels made of other materials, or instrument panels with significant
loadbearing function, consult the instructions for continued airworthiness (ICA) provided
by the aircraft manufacturer. If no appropriate guidance exists, consult applicable FAA
guidance such as AC 43.13, or an FAA designated engineering representative (DER).
Table 8: Instrument Panel Sheet Metal Thickness Guidance
Origianl Panel Material Thickness
Replacement Panel Material Thickness
1/8" (0.125") or more
Replace with same
7/64" (0.100")
1/8" (0.125")
3/32" (0.090")
7/64" (0.100")
5/64" (0.080")
3/32" (0.090")
1/16" (0.063")
5/64" (0.080")
Less than 1/16" (0.063")
1/16" (0.063")
Include paint, finish, and overlay when measuring the original instrument
panel material thickness.