---------------------------------------------------------- Pulsar-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 03/13/11: 3 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:57 AM - Re: starter does not turn the prop (David Weaver) 2. 07:38 AM - Autopilot - Making The Case (David Weaver) 3. 08:25 PM - Re: Autopilot - Making The Case (pilot623) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:57:25 AM PST US From: David Weaver Subject: Re: Pulsar-List: starter does not turn the prop The problem you are describing sounds like you are experiencing is due worn out brushes on the starter motor.- If the brushes are not of good qualit y (low density material) or the armature commutator segments are eroded fro m electrical arching, then premature failure of the starter motor can be ex perienced.- Never replace brushes on any motor without first carefully ex amining the armature commutator segments for a Britte clean surface less an y eroded or blackened segment surfaces.- If you seek out a local electric al motor shop that services and-performs motor repair, you will learn som e very useful service tips that will be useful in dealing with trouble shoo ting compressor, heat/cooling applications etc.- The Internet also provid es a wealth of information on servicing just about anything. Dave Weaver --- On Sat, 3/12/11, John Schussler wrote: From: John Schussler Subject: Pulsar-List: starter does not turn the prop Sometimes when I turn the ignition key on my Rotax 912UL, the starter makes no sound and does not turn the prop.--When I turn the prop to a new po sition by hand, it cranks normally.- Someone said worn brushes.-Does- that mean the starter motor needs to be removed an overhauled?- Is this a gradual deterioration (only happened 3 times) or will it soon not crank in any prop position? - What issues will I find removing the starter?- Any special tools, warning s, obstacles, etc??- Should I send it to Lockwood Aviation?- Thanks - John Schussler N345JS, Pulsar XP, flying 10 years - ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 07:38:00 AM PST US From: David Weaver Subject: Pulsar-List: Autopilot - Making The Case Since I mostly fly alone, I have over time become more uncomfortable on lon ger flights with not being able to efficiently multi-task simply things lik e map folding, watching for traffic etc-while placing high priority-on maintaining altitude and heading.- Following the installation of a Trutra k 2 axis auto pilot, I have discovered a totally different flying experienc e.- I am now-better able to monitor the performance of the airplane in terms of efficient fuel burn by-reducing excursions off course.- It is great to be able to actually make notes when receiving instructions-from a ground controller.- I am convinced that-beyond a quality-GPS, a goo d autopilot is probably the next best investment in safety that an aircraft owner can make.- Dave Weaver N912GR ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 08:25:07 PM PST US From: "pilot623" Subject: RE: Pulsar-List: Autopilot - Making The Case Dave, Having always had a Navaid autopilot and later, having added a TruTrak altitude hold autopilot, I wholeheartedly agree with your conclusion on the desirability of having at least a single axis autopilot, preferable 2 axis. Jim _____ From: owner-pulsar-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-pulsar-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of David Weaver Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2011 9:33 AM Subject: Pulsar-List: Autopilot - Making The Case Since I mostly fly alone, I have over time become more uncomfortable on longer flights with not being able to efficiently multi-task simply things like map folding, watching for traffic etc while placing high priority on maintaining altitude and heading. Following the installation of a Trutrak 2 axis auto pilot, I have discovered a totally different flying experience. I am now better able to monitor the performance of the airplane in terms of efficient fuel burn by reducing excursions off course. It is great to be able to actually make notes when receiving instructions from a ground controller. I am convinced that beyond a quality GPS, a good autopilot is probably the next best investment in safety that an aircraft owner can make. 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