Citabria Looking for Circuit Breaker label/placard

Flyingj

Flyingj

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I'm about to install my new AV-30C in place of the factory turn coordinator. I will be able to use the existing electrical circuit in place but will need to relabel the circuit breaker from "Turn and Bank" to "Attitude Indicator". I called ACA and they said nothing was available from them that would accomplish this. Do any of you know where I might find something that would be a close match?

Here's my panel:
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Flyingj, you might try Aerographics, in Loveland CO. They do very professional work; many pro restoration and warbird shops use them rather than mask-and-paint. I've gotten some nice placards from them in the past. Lots more stuff available than what their website shows.

 
Sign printing and trophy shops usually have the ability to custom print small vinyl labels.

Aircraft Spruce sells sheets of generic levels.
 
@Flyingj I bought self adhesive vinyl sheets cut to fit my inkjet printer and made my own. you'll have to clear coat it if you think it might get scratched but it worked out pretty well for me once I worked out the kinks like putting the clear coat on initially in very light coats.

You could probably make a simple black overlay sticker with Lotus123 or Wordperfect.

here's the product I used

Amazon.com: ORAJET 1917 Matte Finish Vinyl for use with Inkjet and Lazerjet Printers - 8.5" x 11" - Matte Finish Outdoor and Permanent (25 Sheets) : Arts, Crafts & Sewing

Shop ORAJET at the Amazon Arts, Crafts & Sewing store. Free Shipping on eligible items. Save on everyday low prices.
www.amazon.com

and here's the finished product
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Bartman said:
@Flyingj I bought self adhesive vinyl sheets cut to fit my inkjet printer and made my own. you'll have to clear coat it if you think it might get scratched but it worked out pretty well for me once I worked out the kinks like putting the clear coat on initially in very light coats.

You could probably make a simple black overlay sticker with Lotus123 or Wordperfect.

here's the product I used

Amazon.com: ORAJET 1917 Matte Finish Vinyl for use with Inkjet and Lazerjet Printers - 8.5" x 11" - Matte Finish Outdoor and Permanent (25 Sheets) : Arts, Crafts & Sewing

Shop ORAJET at the Amazon Arts, Crafts & Sewing store. Free Shipping on eligible items. Save on everyday low prices.
www.amazon.com

and here's the finished product
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That’s going to be a very nice panel!
 
scoutdog said:
Flyingj, you might try Aerographics, in Loveland CO. They do very professional work; many pro restoration and warbird shops use them rather than mask-and-paint. I've gotten some nice placards from them in the past. Lots more stuff available than what their website shows.

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Thanks again scout dog. I hooked up with these folks and they came through with flying colors. Very close match..


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Hey FlyingJ, I am about to convert my fuse panel to breakers. Any chance you have pics of the backside of yours so I can see the bus bar configuration?
 
Big Ed said:
Hey FlyingJ, I am about to convert my fuse panel to breakers. Any chance you have pics of the backside of yours so I can see the bus bar configuration?
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Sorry Big Ed, I haven’t been into mine. Just repurposed the 2 amp CB for my AV-30
 
I was looking at it on my phone and I thought you did the whole strip! lol. now, on my desktop, I see it was just the AV-30 sticker! lol

still, it's the effort you put into the littlest details that keeps it looking nice. :)
 
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