Continental Mags: Are they junk?

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Re: Continental Mags: Are they junk?

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George,

I do not know if the inspector filed a report. I have been in contact with Continental myself and they have been directed to file a warranty claim for my cost of inspection ($315.00). They also acknowledge that they have a quality control problem that they are addressing internally.

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Re: Continental Mags: Are they junk?

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pdb wrote:George,

I do not know if the inspector filed a report. I have been in contact with Continental myself and they have been directed to file a warranty claim for my cost of inspection ($315.00). They also acknowledge that they have a quality control problem that they are addressing internally.

Pete
Wow. Well... at least they acknowledge it. If they’re having much trouble their CRS will be at-risk. Thanks.
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Re: Continental Mags: Are they junk?

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I am overhauling my C-145. As such, new/overhauled mags are required. The Bendix kit price just recently went up by $700, to $3,500. Surefly just told me that they are not expected to be approved anytime soon. Any ideas?
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Re: Continental Mags: Are they junk?

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The kits are $650 at Spruce: https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/ ... epair4.php

Ovhl/Exchange are about $1K from Spruce.
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Re: Continental Mags: Are they junk?

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I am replacing Slick 6465s. You can’t just do a 500 hr inspection, OH is required per SB1-86B. If I am going that far then I prefer Bendix. $3,530 buys the kit with harness and plugs. Slicks kit is $3,470. I guess I am just griping in general. Aviation is expensive.
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Re: Continental Mags: Are they junk?

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flaglor wrote:I am replacing Slick 6465s. You can’t just do a 500 hr inspection, OH is required per SB1-86B. If I am going that far then I prefer Bendix. $3,530 buys the kit with harness and plugs. Slicks kit is $3,470. I guess I am just griping in general. Aviation is expensive.
The confusion stems from the Subject/Title “Continental Mags”. Continental now owns what used to be referred as “Bendix”.
There are several magnetos by various mfr’s which can be fitted to Continental engines which are not actually associated with Continental.
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