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                           Avionics-List Digest Archive
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                     Total Messages Posted Mon 12/20/04: 4
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Today's Message Index:
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     1. 11:47 AM - TSO - vs NON-TSO  (Maureen & Bob Christensen)
     2. 04:14 PM - Re: TSO - vs NON-TSO  (Paul McAllister)
     3. 04:40 PM - Re: TSO - vs NON-TSO  (Tim & Diane Shankland)
     4. 11:30 PM - Re: TSO - vs NON-TSO  (ECLarsen81@aol.com)
 
 
 
________________________________  Message 1  _____________________________________


Time: 11:47:13 AM PST US
From: "Maureen & Bob Christensen" <mchriste@danvilletelco.net>
Subject: Avionics-List: TSO - vs NON-TSO

--> Avionics-List message posted by: "Maureen & Bob Christensen" <mchriste@danvilletelco.net>


I'm trying to decided whether to buy a TSOed Sensitive Altimeter or
NON-TSOed?

My concern is accuracy (obviously) and Pitot/Static System Checks.

Are NON-TSOed Altimeters accurate enough to pass the test?

Has anyone researched this issues?

I will be operating some IFR.

Thanks,
Bob Christensen
RV-8 Builder - SE Iowa






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Time: 04:14:39 PM PST US
From: "Paul McAllister" <paul.mcallister@qia.net>
Subject: Re: Avionics-List: TSO - vs NON-TSO

--> Avionics-List message posted by: "Paul McAllister" <paul.mcallister@qia.net>

Hi Bob,

I used the Non TSO'd altimeter sold by Van's in my Europa and it passed the
pitot/static system check just fine.

Paul






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Time: 04:40:52 PM PST US
From: Tim & Diane Shankland <tshank@megsinet.net>
Subject: Re: Avionics-List: TSO - vs NON-TSO

--> Avionics-List message posted by: Tim & Diane Shankland <tshank@megsinet.net>

Bob,
Before I starting buying instruments I checked with the FAA, I was told 
if it passes the pitot/ static tests it's OK for IFR flight.

Tim Shankland

Maureen & Bob Christensen wrote:

>--> Avionics-List message posted by: "Maureen & Bob Christensen" <mchriste@danvilletelco.net>
>
>
>I'm trying to decided whether to buy a TSOed Sensitive Altimeter or
>NON-TSOed?
>
>My concern is accuracy (obviously) and Pitot/Static System Checks.
>
>Are NON-TSOed Altimeters accurate enough to pass the test?
>
>Has anyone researched this issues?
>
>I will be operating some IFR.
>
>Thanks,
>Bob Christensen
>RV-8 Builder - SE Iowa
>
>
>  
>






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Time: 11:30:38 PM PST US
From: ECLarsen81@aol.com
Subject: Re: Avionics-List: TSO - vs NON-TSO

--> Avionics-List message posted by: ECLarsen81@aol.com

In a message dated 12/20/2004 7:41:22 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
tshank@megsinet.net writes:
>I'm trying to decided whether to buy a TSOed Sensitive Altimeter or
>NON-TSOed?
>
 You would need TSO'd equipment if operating for transport or hire, as 
defined by the reg's. Most equipment (non-TSO'd) is just as accurate and in some

cases are the same minus the NRC to certify and unit documentation costs.
 my .02
 Ed