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Apparently the voltages for GA batteries are different than automotive batteries of the same type due to differences in the specific gravity of the electrolyte. It's supposedly aviation specific to give the batter better energy density. So, if I could adjust the voltage then that might work. As I understand it though, these controllers are designed to charge a battery for use with another load for the purposes of providing stable power via solar. I am not sure the voltage would be adjustable as it's an integrated charge circuit not just a fixed voltage? Maybe I am wrong there? https://www.batteryminders.com/why-an-aviation-specific-charger-maintainer/

All of the charge controllers I see are 27.6v float. Any particular source for one with the correct voltage?

It seems I said something controversial . I agree I'd want to use a pre-oiler for an engine that had been sitting and still had the spark plugs installed.

Running starter with spark plugs removed is what lycoming recommends. https://www.lycoming.com/sites/default/files/Pre-Oiling Engine Prior to Initial Start.pdf

Hey All, I am thinking about either buying or building a solar battery tender. Mine will be tied down outside with covers as hangar space is unobtainium at the moment. Anyone have any sources for parts or a full system I could use? I have done some research, but it's not obvious what I need given it's 24v. This will be used on a Concorde battery as soon as it's in stock / ships (probably Dec/Jan)

I did not. This wasn't recommended to me. In hindsight I can see how that might be a good idea. My frame is still pretty clean looking FWIW.

First engine start went well. She fired right up. Ground runs Monday since weather deteriorated today. Hopefully test flight and delivery back to my home airport next week.

Luckily that part isn’t finished yet. Seems like it soon will be routed tighter.

Final checks completed before engine run tomorrow. Beautiful sight seeing that prop spinning.

That too!

Got an update today. Mechanic says they plan to complete the work this week! Pray that test runs go well.

3 blades definitely looks cooler and I would have gone that direction, but I am happy with 2 blades since it was going to be more expensive and a lot longer wait. I'll take the useful load too. Can almost never have too much of that in GA.

Propeller is on. I am told it's ready to be tested minus EI engine monitor which was sent out for repair and received back last Thursday. Really hoping to hear some good news soon.

No idea in my case. My A&P seems like an honest guy and AFAIK we didn't buy the new prop from the same guy who said it needed two new blades. The airplane was a flight school airplane for a short time in the past, perhaps the prop had some other kind of damage. Who knows!

Any PIREPs on the Electroair mag? I was looking at that one also for the future.

I have the same sketchy feeling generally. It had 2 prior overhauls and is roughly 22 years old with ~2.5k hours Some people are trustworthy, some are not. It's hard to know the difference when I am getting 2nd hand info through my A&P. If the airplane was closer I'd probably be working on it myself with an A&P, vs letting someone else handle everything.

I'll get to fly it for a bit, then it will be back in for a new panel. I hope yours is airworthy again soon.

Good to hear. Less expensive and better performing works for me.

It's the same model prop that was already on it (McCauley 2-Blade-B2D34C214-B). It was another 3+ months for any of the 3 blades / top prop and more AMUs. Original prop was sent out for overhaul and both blades were "out of spec". Already in for 50% more AMUs than I expected so took the baseline option. Good news is just about entire firewall forward will be either new or overhauled. Hopefully that means less future downtime.

I started this project about 5 months ago and the engine is finally going back on. I am told my A&P has all of the parts to finish it up, hopefully it gets done quickly. Excited to fly her for the first time.

I’ll take the LED lights. PM inbound

Ha, true. Thanks for the reminder.

Thanks. It’ll have to go to someone else then. Good luck!

I'd check, but she is a 2 hour drive away currently.

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