macrafic
Well Known Member
On only my 3rd flight (probably around my 8th start overall), my SkyTec 149-NL starter literally broke. The housing at the front of the starter that contains the pinion gear which meshes up with the aircraft flywheel/ring gear), broke right off at the two side bolts, allowing the bottom of the housing to fall to the bottom of my cowl and the two gears to separate.
Skytec is willing to work with me on this (good, especially since the starter has been sitting on the engine since Aerosport built it and is, by Skytec definition, out of warranty based on time of installation). However, they are not wanting to warrant a new 149-NL, since they are convinced a kickback occurred due to my lighweight Catto prop on my Lycoming IO-360-M engine. Skytec wants me to consider an HET E-Drive starter.
Both my PMags are at the latest version with the jumper specified by Emag for lightweight props.
Questions:
- Are those of you with Catto props and PMags running the 149-NL starter? It has been my impression (right or wrong) that it is the most common combination?
- Has anybody installed a HET E-Drive starter from Skytec? If so, were modifcations needed to the mounting/cowl/etc or was it a direct replacement?
BTW, I have also sent an inquiry to Brad at EMag to see what they have to say about kickback.
Skytec is willing to work with me on this (good, especially since the starter has been sitting on the engine since Aerosport built it and is, by Skytec definition, out of warranty based on time of installation). However, they are not wanting to warrant a new 149-NL, since they are convinced a kickback occurred due to my lighweight Catto prop on my Lycoming IO-360-M engine. Skytec wants me to consider an HET E-Drive starter.
Both my PMags are at the latest version with the jumper specified by Emag for lightweight props.
Questions:
- Are those of you with Catto props and PMags running the 149-NL starter? It has been my impression (right or wrong) that it is the most common combination?
- Has anybody installed a HET E-Drive starter from Skytec? If so, were modifcations needed to the mounting/cowl/etc or was it a direct replacement?
BTW, I have also sent an inquiry to Brad at EMag to see what they have to say about kickback.