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Update 700+ hrs aircraft milestone

Just an update on a flight today, my RV-10 passed 700 hrs in service.

With all the recent debate about ignition systems, I thought I would share my data.I realise it is still early days, but happy hours are quietly adding up.
The only maintenance is to replace the spark plugs every 200 hrs.

As a data point, it is now,

400 hrs and 4 years since 1 x CPI Ignition was fitted.
300 hrs and 2 years since 2 x CPI Ignitions were installed.

I usually fly deep LOP to save fuel, today was not one of those days as I was racing an incoming cold front.

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1000hr+ Milestone

What a great way to celebrate clocking up 1000hrs in my RV-10!

Dawn departure from Longreach to Redcliffe (YLRE to YRED)
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What a wonderful way to clock an important milestone.
Heading East for the next 3hrs and 10 mins
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And with no far fare, XTE quietly clocked over 1000hrs in service.
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The dual SDS CPI Ignitions just keep doing what they were designed to do.
No fuss, No inspections. Plugs are replaced every 200hrs.
Life is good.
 
Thanks Ross,

The RV-10 just keeps making more friends!

The best part was to replace all 12 x NGK plugs was only $65 AUD from my local Auto store. No cleaning, gapping or mess.

I will note that all plugs were all still very serviceable with only minor electrode wear. One of the six lower plugs had a hi buildup of lead that was not there last Inspection. As an aggressive LOP flier I am very much looking forward to the ULP when it is available.

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