I would like to make a comment on adding equipment in your aircraft by adding jacks or other electrical equipment. There is a right way and a wrong way. The right way is by going to a certified repair station and consulting them on what and how is the best method to install the equipment. Adding wires and slicing into the electrical system is a major alteration and will require a Field Approval on FAA Form 337. The equipment that is installed has to be compatible with your aircraft systems and meet the certification requirement of CAR 3 or FAR 23 depending on the year of your aircraft.
Certain equipment like cell phones, CD-players, hand held NAV equipment should NEVER be in use on take off on aircraft. There is a very good reason it is the lack of electrical shielding on the wires. On commercial aircraft (cell phones) will interfere with NAV equipment. Don’t believe me be sitting in the seat next to me on your next commercial flight and turn on your cell phone and you will get a bed and breakfast paid for with our tax dollars at the next stop. Cell phones should never be used especially on certain aircraft. When I set in the cockpit and someone turns on a cell phone in flight depending on where there are sitting the flight crew will know. In certain rows even a heart pacer will effect the NAV equipment.
You are wondering how do I know this, because I am a FAA inspector who happens to fly around in aircraft and issues field approvals. My job is to keep you out of trouble. I would suggest you contact your local Flight Standard District Office and ask to speak with an avionic inspector about what you would like to do. I am sure they would be more than happy to assist and guide you thru the process. If not I would welcome you to the Oakland FSDO I would use some of our tax dollars time and walk you thru the process.
Denny of Oakland
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