Q: What is the TSO number for the panel mount magnetic compass?
FAA: TSO-C7c
Q: How much does this Airpath panel mount compass weigh?
This compass weighs approximately .56 lbs on its own.
Q: Does the Airpath Panel Mount Compass C2300 part number 10-01340 threads for a mounting screw in the center of the back of the compass? Does the lighted model part number 10-01341 have a 2 wires coming from the top of the unit?
Part number 10-03140 does not have the threads for mounting the screw in the center as this is a panel mount compass. Part number 10-01341 does have the 2 wires that come from the top of the unit.
Q: I am restricted by depth behind my panel, please can you supply dimensions.
The C2300 compass fits in a 2.25 hole and needs 3 inches of clearance from behind the panel.
Q: Does the compass come ready to install, with fluid installed?
Per the manufacturer: Yes, the compass fluid for the C2300 series airpath compass is included inside of the unit.
Q: Does the Airpath C2300 panel mount compass come with mounting screws and nuts required?
Yes, it does come with the mounting screws and nuts required.
Q: What is the fluid within the Airpath C2300 compass?
Part number 10-08100 is a kerosene based fluid.
Q: Does the C2300 (Not Lighted) compass require a power source? i.e. 12 volt power.
No, the unlighted Airpath Compass does not require a power source for operation.
Q: Does the Airpath C2300 compass come with a compass deviation card holder and deviation card?
No, they must be ordered separately. Please see P/N: 10-01659 for the card and P/N: 10-01658 for the holder.
Q: Does the lighted model part number 10-01341 have a 2 wires coming from the top of the unit and is there a male plug at the end of the two wires? Does this compass need to be swung after being installed?
Part number 10-01341 does have the 2 wires that come from the top of the unit. These wires are bare at the end and will need to be swung after install.
Q: Does the Airpath Panel Mount Compass C2300 come with a compensator (C21-400)?
No, this does not come with the compensator.
Q: Is there an adaptor to allow it to fit into a 3 inch hole?
These adapters are typically made of aluminum. Part # 10-00010 would allow this to fit in a 3-1/8 inch hole.
Q: Does the non-lighted C2300 model have a receptacle for a bulb anyway?
No, it does not have a bulb receptacle or wiring.
Q: Can it be mounted in a panel that is tilted back aprox. 20 degrees ?
Per the manufacturer it will not function.
Q: Is this made in the USA? If not, what country is it made in?
Yes, Airpath compasses are made in the USA.
Q: Does this Airpath C2300 compass fit on P/N 10-04696? if so, do I need extra hardware to install it?
This is only meant for the C2400 compasses.