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Tue 11/08/11


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     1. 01:53 PM - Wiring a Skytec Starter (Bob Falstad)
     2. 02:36 PM - Re: Wiring a Skytec Starter (Peter Pengilly)
 
 
 


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    Time: 01:53:30 PM PST US
    From: Bob Falstad <bobair@me.com>
    Subject: Wiring a Skytec Starter
    Bob, et al, A friend of mine is building an RV-8A with a Lycoming engine bought through Van's. It came with a Skytec starter, P/N 14912LS. Skytec recommends wiring it without a separate starter contactor. Apparently, the solenoid that pushes the pinion gear out to engage the ring gear also can act as the starter contactor. Van's shows wiring this starter with a conventional, separate, starter contactor. Skytech shows wiring schematics/diagrams for each approach at http://www.skytecair.com/Wiring_diag.htm (see Diagram A) What are the pros and cons of each approach? What experience have listers had with each? (My friend does plan on using a push-to-start switch, not a conventional key switch.) Best regards, Bob Falstad


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    Time: 02:36:47 PM PST US
    From: Peter Pengilly <peter@sportingaero.com>
    Subject: Re: Wiring a Skytec Starter
    Bob, I would swap the starter out for an NL type (much better starter at a small weight penalty) and use the wiring that Sky-tec recommend. The weight saving from eliminating the starter solenoid is negligible. Peter On 08/11/2011 21:49, Bob Falstad wrote: > --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: Bob Falstad<bobair@me.com> > > Bob, et al, > > A friend of mine is building an RV-8A with a Lycoming engine bought through Van's. It came with a Skytec starter, P/N 14912LS. > > Skytec recommends wiring it without a separate starter contactor. Apparently, the solenoid that pushes the pinion gear out to engage the ring gear also can act as the starter contactor. Van's shows wiring this starter with a conventional, separate, starter contactor. > > Skytech shows wiring schematics/diagrams for each approach at http://www.skytecair.com/Wiring_diag.htm (see Diagram A) > > What are the pros and cons of each approach? What experience have listers had with each? (My friend does plan on using a push-to-start switch, not a conventional key switch.) > > Best regards, > > Bob Falstad > >




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