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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: AeroElectric-List: 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 


________________________________  Message 2  _____________________________________


Time: 02:36:47 PM PST US
From: Peter Pengilly <peter@sportingaero.com>
Subject: Re: AeroElectric-List: 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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