aviatoreb Posted June 1, 2020 Report Posted June 1, 2020 My primary vacuum pump is due to replace based on time in service. I know I know - I should dump the whole vacuum system by getting some entirely new panel - but I am still seemingly in indecisive mode on that. So I'm buying a vacuum pump for now. It is a p/n aa3216cw. I don't know much about pumps - the ins and outs of which are the good ones, the bad ones, the ones to avoid. The boutique best ones, etc. What should I get - speaking of a drop in replacement only. Thanks! E
RobertGary1 Posted June 1, 2020 Report Posted June 1, 2020 It’s curious to me when people get rid of the simple vacuum system. I have two independent AHRS units with independent batteries in my cockpit but don’t dislike having the vacuum attitude too. I even have a voice monitor for it “check... gyro vacuum”. I used tempest pumps. I’ve had bad luck with the rebuilt pumps. -Robert 1
aviatoreb Posted June 1, 2020 Author Report Posted June 1, 2020 45 minutes ago, Ragsf15e said: Drop in part number GI275 . ...exactly - I was hoping to spend $300 or $400 bucks while I decide what I want to do rather than drop $20k on a dual GI275 installed and still thinking about what I will do with the autopilot. This is a $25-45k decision I will make eventually. But right now - I will punt - I will maintain the equipment I have. So back to the question - vacuum pumps.
aviatoreb Posted June 1, 2020 Author Report Posted June 1, 2020 49 minutes ago, RobertGary1 said: It’s curious to me when people get rid of the simple vacuum system. I have two independent AHRS units with independent batteries in my cockpit but don’t dislike having the vacuum attitude too. I even have a voice monitor for it “check... gyro vacuum”. I used tempest pumps. I’ve had bad luck with the rebuilt pumps. -Robert Thanks! As in this one?: https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/inpages/tornado3000_1_10-00610.php
RobertGary1 Posted June 2, 2020 Report Posted June 2, 2020 7 hours ago, aviatoreb said: Thanks! As in this one?: https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/inpages/tornado3000_1_10-00610.php I don't think so. Check your IPM but mine is 215cc. Rapco brand isn't bad either. -Robert 1
PT20J Posted June 2, 2020 Report Posted June 2, 2020 7 hours ago, aviatoreb said: Thanks! As in this one?: https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/inpages/tornado3000_1_10-00610.php That's the one you have now. 1
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