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Looking forward to the 201 version. Tom

Not for the 900 (or any certified engine monitor) which is what this thread is about, you have to use probes with specific part numbers. Tom

My engine had a cracked case, which I didn’t know about despite mentioning the oil leak to 3 different IAs. They never could figure out the source because the oil gets splashed around during flight. I put 700 hours on it with this problem, wiping down the nose gear and belly after a flight was routine. Tom

I removed my annunciator, ram air & vacuum was removed, 900 replaced all other functions except gear lights. So added just lights for gear down and gear unsafe. Tom

No. Tom

I assume turbos are harder on exhaust components than NA? Tom

Smart regulators don’t, they slowly rise to reduce loads and voltage spikes. They usually require a certain RPM to start generating power and may need higher RPMs to get to maximum charging voltage. You need to measure voltage, at the battery before turning on the master to get its resting voltage. I think everything is working as designed. Tom

If you are just going to do day trips, rent. If you are going cross country trips that span several days or more...buy. When you rent, you’ll be charged a minimum per day (3-4 hours) whether you are flying or not. Makes renting for trips expensive. Rentals aren’t as nice (interior, avionics..), having a nice, capable plane makes trips more enjoyable. Tom

All in the west for some reason. Tom

Good point, so power is reduced but I don’t think that will substantially effect EGTs or CHTs, unless it gets really bad. CMIIW. Tom

Trade in? I think you mean upgrade, ie you can reuse the servos. Given it’s $25,000 vs GFC 500 $8000 3 servo configurations, I expect 99% will be upgrades from existing S-TEC APs. I would expect it’s installation to be much cheaper as well. S-TEC 30,50 control heads will become a dime a dozen. Tom

No, but it will affect Gami spread. A bad cam can cause cylinders to run rich (less fresh air). Tom

Wow, they are scheduled out until end of the year. Tom