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Old 7th February 2004 | 23:26
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Kingy
 
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I'm with the others, the chances are you have the -8 series engine with no provision for either starter or generator. Frankly, even if you have the -12 it will be a real hassle to fit all the bits and pieces and remember every pound you add is a pound off the useful load of the aircraft.

In my Cub all we have is a little Icom radio and a small battery we charge periodically - it lasts a surprisingly long time. If you really need an Xponder I suggest the little Microair which supposedly draws very little current and is very small.

If you have a problem hand starting the engine the money could be better spent on overhaul/replacement of the magnetos as the little Continentals really should start very easily hot or cold and poor starting is usually due to dodgy mag coils.

Best

Kingy

Last edited by Kingy; 8th February 2004 at 02:59.
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