When a homebuilt aircraft needs its battery jumped or recharged, the usual step is to remove the cowl or other structures to gain access to the battery. Often, the battery is difficult to reach or attaching the charging cables. In this Tip, we explore installing a universal charging port on the instrument panel so that charging the battery is as simple as plugging in a cigar lighter socket. Wiring this socket into the aircraft is discussed as well as the components needed are shown.

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