Throttle and Mixture Panel
The throttle and mixture panel houses genuine Cessna 172 throttle and mixture controls, lighting rheostats, and the alt static air switch.
The panel is attached directly to the frame with truss-head screws.
Parts List
| Component | Quantity | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | 310x104mm | (Ebay) 3/16” bright white cast acrylic |
| Screws (for attaching panel for frame) | 6 | (Amazon) #8 x 3/4” Phillips Truss Head Screws |
| Rheostats | 2 | (Amazon) Dual-concentric linear potentiometer |
| Throttle Control | 1 | (Aircraft Spruce) A-820 FRICTION LOCK CONTROL |
| Mixture Control | 1 | (Aircraft Spruce) A-790 VERNIER CONTROL |
| Alt Static Air Switch | 1 | (Desktop Aviator) Chrome Push/Pull Switch |
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Panel
The panel is laser cut from white acrylic, painted black, and then laser engraved.
Light Dimming Rheostat Knobs
The panel lighting rheostat knobs are 3d-printed and mounted on dual-concentric linear potentiometers.
Inner Knob
Outer Knob
Bonus: Throttle and Mixture Knobs
I have created models of the throttle and mixture knobs using dimensions from genuine parts as I was unable to find actual dimensions for these components online when I was looking initially.
These might be of use in your project if you prefer to make your own controls.
Throttle Knob
Mixture Knob.
