Looking for umbelical connector for power/data to instrument panel

Gear

My Libelle 301 has a fully removeable instrument panel. It's already got quick (dis)connects for the electrical system and the pnuematic system. The connector for the electrical system is out of pins however, and is a little bit wonky. This means I want to replace it, but with what...

Requirements:

  • Male and Female cable-mounted variants available
  • At least 2 pins should be rated for 10A+
  • At least 27 (maybe 17) contacts
    • 2 power
    • 3 microphone
    • 2 SC/Vario switch
    • 2 PTT switch
    • 2 Radio speaker
    • 2 Nose flasher
    • 4 FLARM (can be omitted, but prefer not to)
    • 6 Flap sensor (can be omitted, but prefer not to)
    • 2 Speedbrake switch
    • 2 Wheel switch
  • Reliable locking mechanism

I'm currently considering using 25+2 DSUB conenctors; they have 25 data pins and two dedicated power pins capable of tens of amps. They are sturdy, locking, affordable (about $50 for a complete set), easy to use due to the solder cups, but they're pretty bulky.

Any tips/hints/thoughts?

Posted Dec 11, 2025, 9:33 AM UTC

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