Trade S-tec 6444 gyro for KG102A

[CaptnJ]

I bought a used Sandel 3308 system, it came w/ an S-tec 6444 remote gyro, which is a 28V. I can't use it so I would like to trade it for a KG102A gyro. Does anyone have any leads on a company that might be interested in doing this trade? Tried Century and Mid Continent, our normal go to guys. The 6444 was overhauled in May 2012, have the 8130, and was working when removed a couple months ago. I would also be willing to sell it outright if anyone is interested.

[robert7467]

You can buy a 12V to 28V converter.

 

I am doing a panel upgrade myself and the avionics engineer friend of mine had some goodies, but were all 28V. He is going to get some sort of converter to power those avionics. I can ask him what he is using if you would like. I dont think they are that expensive.

 

I am installing:

Garmin420 GPS Nav Com

Sandel 3308 with gyro

KX 165 nav/com with glideslope.

Dynon backup AI

Panel Mount for 496

 

I know some might think its not worth installing the 420, but I got a really good price on all this stuff and I am saving a ton of money with the free install (Myself under supervision from Mr. Miyagi)

[CaptnJ]

I did think of that, but to up the voltage to 28 your current draw doubles, I'm already pushing it with a single alternator and an almost completely electric plane

[robert7467]

hmm..... But one instrument? How many amps is it drawing? Right now I have a 70amp plane power alt running 50 amps until I upgrade the breaker and wire. I am sure 50 should be good for me. Also, with 24v from what I understand, I will have greater transmit power.

[CaptnJ]

You know I was thinking that right after I posted, I'm sure u have some step up heat loss, but maybe not that much. I'm trying to find the current draw on the 6444, the kg102 @14v is 3 amps, 1.5 @ 28, so if the 6444 is similar draw it may be easier to get a converter. The 6444 is not as common as the 102 so there is also that reason to swap it.

[robert7467]

Roger that! Good luck with your project. I am sure there are pleanty of EE's on here that will chime in on this thread soon.

[Awqward]

Can you get that configuration signed off? What acceptable / approved data would support the 337?

[Aerodon]

I bought a used Sandel 3308 system, it came w/ an S-tec 6444 remote gyro, which is a 28V. I can't use it so I would like to trade it for a KG102A gyro. Does anyone have any leads on a company that might be interested in doing this trade? Tried Century and Mid Continent, our normal go to guys. The 6444 was overhauled in May 2012, have the 8130, and was working when removed a couple months ago. I would also be willing to sell it outright if anyone is interested.

 

I might do it.  What fluxgate do you have, send me an email to supercub180@gmail.com

 

Don