58D is going in for it's first annual in November and am going to have a few things replaced and installed. One of the items is my VSI. It does not read accurately (I wished it climbed at 2500 fpm!). Any recommendations? I want to retain a somewhat original look if I can. Also, what are the rules or regs on installing TSO'd parts vs non TSO'd parts?
Thanks again!
Paul N3458D
VSI recommendations
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GAHorn
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If your VSI is original and you wish to retain it, have it overhauled. The shop can refresh it's face while they're at it. This is likely the least expensive option and will most likely result in your obtaining the best instrument for the dollar.
TSO's meet certain specifications that guarantee that they do not improperly interfere with other equipment. (Your TSO'd VSI won't interefere with other instruments sharing the same static system, or influence their performance adversely.) But otherwise, for non IFR certified aircraft, if lowest price is your object, you are not required to install TSO'd equipment if you don't choose to in these aircraft. (But usually you get what you pay for....cheap instruments that may lack durability and use non-standard parts that may not be readily available when repairs are required, because they are not mfr'd to Technical Standard Orders.)
(I'd call a couple overhaul shops like Genuine Aircraft Instruments or Capitol Instruments in Wichita, or Rudy's in Arkansas, if I were looking for low-priced quality equpment (my own, - repaired.)
By the way,... now is the time to ask them to put a Cessna logo in the face if you want it...probably no additional cost.
Aircraft Quality Instruments Inc
2649 S Custer Ave
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 942-9933
RUDY AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS, INC.
4711 Old Bowman Rd.
Rudy, ARK 72952.
(479) 474-8759
AIR CAPITAL INSTRUMENTS
3535 W 30 ST S, #2
WICHITA, KS 67217
TSO's meet certain specifications that guarantee that they do not improperly interfere with other equipment. (Your TSO'd VSI won't interefere with other instruments sharing the same static system, or influence their performance adversely.) But otherwise, for non IFR certified aircraft, if lowest price is your object, you are not required to install TSO'd equipment if you don't choose to in these aircraft. (But usually you get what you pay for....cheap instruments that may lack durability and use non-standard parts that may not be readily available when repairs are required, because they are not mfr'd to Technical Standard Orders.)
(I'd call a couple overhaul shops like Genuine Aircraft Instruments or Capitol Instruments in Wichita, or Rudy's in Arkansas, if I were looking for low-priced quality equpment (my own, - repaired.)
By the way,... now is the time to ask them to put a Cessna logo in the face if you want it...probably no additional cost.
Aircraft Quality Instruments Inc
2649 S Custer Ave
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 942-9933
RUDY AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS, INC.
4711 Old Bowman Rd.
Rudy, ARK 72952.
(479) 474-8759
AIR CAPITAL INSTRUMENTS
3535 W 30 ST S, #2
WICHITA, KS 67217
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doug8082a
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Also,
Keystone Instruments
320 Proctor St.
Lock Haven, PA 17745
570-748-7083
http://www.keystoneinstruments.com
Keystone Instruments
320 Proctor St.
Lock Haven, PA 17745
570-748-7083
http://www.keystoneinstruments.com
Doug
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Bruce Fenstermacher
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I second Keystone in Pa. I can not give a higher recommendation to these people. It's a family run business in it's second generation rebuilding and restoring aircraft instruments.
Just be very specific with what you want. You will be pleased with the outcome.
Just be very specific with what you want. You will be pleased with the outcome.
CAUTION - My forum posts may be worth what you paid for them!
Bruce Fenstermacher, Past President, TIC170A
Email: brucefenster at gmail.com
Bruce Fenstermacher, Past President, TIC170A
Email: brucefenster at gmail.com
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GAHorn
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I don't think he was inferring that his original was TSO'd...but that while shopping for a new instrument, he was confronted with the decision as to whether or not it would be a requirement for installation. (The answer being, "No.")
'53 B-model N146YS SN:25713
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.
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Paul-WI
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That would be correct. Man, the more I learn, the less I know. What a learning curve owning a planeI don't think he was inferring that his original was TSO'd...but that while shopping for a new instrument, he was confronted with the decision as to whether or not it would be a requirement for installation. (The answer being, "No.")
Paul
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