Connected LED strip lights to a power supply and measured voltages and currents. I also researched some other LED options. I decided on three approaches I can use to limit current to the GAD 27 spec. Researched on vansairforce and confirmed I had determined good options. Added the test results and options to the maintenance manual. Made some other maintenance manual updates. I think was making this too hard. I think I will want to reduce the length of the strips to hide all the LEDs under the glare shield from direct view. That will reduce the current requirements. Then I can program the dimming curve on the GAD 27 to limit the maximum average current.
Studied options for transponder antenna mounting. The locations all have pros and cons. I'm struggling with make antenna decisions. My plan was to just decide today and do it, but I am not ready yet. I spent time looking up doublers and antenna mounting in AC43.13-1 and 2, vans airforce, Kitplanes, Stein and some others.
Studied the COM mount more and decided I can really put it where the transponder was. Started making drill templates and after partially completing two of them decided to stop for the night since my templates weren't as accurate as I wanted them to be.
Inspected all the cir clip pliers I received and removed the retaining clip from one of the Matco cylinders. Now I can work on them as needed.