Cranking Time?
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Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Scotland
Cranking Time?
Starting cold, my aircraft can take a bit of time to fire up. Reading the operating manual, it states a mx of 30 seconds on the starter, then leave it to cool for a few minutes to avoid overheating.
I find this an awful long time and can't imagine it doign the engine much good. I think the longest time I give it is about 10 seconds. Intrigued as to others thoughts on this?
I find this an awful long time and can't imagine it doign the engine much good. I think the longest time I give it is about 10 seconds. Intrigued as to others thoughts on this?
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: England
30 secs is what most POH's say or thereabouts.But your right it feels a hell of a time if you have to do it.
Consider a Skytech light weight high speed starter and Bogert copper cable kit, both available from Spruce and others.
Made a world of difference to mine. Dont forget you need to prime more in cold w/x
Consider a Skytech light weight high speed starter and Bogert copper cable kit, both available from Spruce and others.
Made a world of difference to mine. Dont forget you need to prime more in cold w/x
