Vacuum Step failure and electric options

[warrenehc]

Hello,

My bellow on my vacuum step just failed.

I believe I can send into brittian and get replaced and put back on the system.

Other options would be to go electric.

I have duel G5’s and my understanding is that I could remove my vacuum system completely if I so choose.?.? 
My AP is a STEC 60

Is this correct? 

If so I would remove lol vacuum system and then just install the electric step.

Thanks for the help in advance 

Edited August 17, 2021 by warrenehc

[hammdo]

No AP in mine yet (will have dual G5s) but, I'm removing all vacuum setup/backup vacuum and my working vacuum step and putting in the electric step.

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-Don

[S.C.]

I’ve been looking to do something similar.  I found this site but won’t be able to get it installed for a few months.  
 

http://flightenhancements.com/index.html

[Skates97]

1 hour ago, warrenehc said:

Hello,

My bellow on my vacuum step just failed.

I believe I can send into brittian and get replaced and put back on the system.

Other options would be to go electric.

I have duel G5’s and my understanding is that I could remove my vacuum system completely if I so choose.?.? 
My AP is a STEC 60

Is this correct? 

If so I would remove lol vacuum system and then just install the electric step.

Thanks for the help in advance 

I have the bellow out of mine from when I put in the electric step. It's sitting in the hangar. If you are interested send me a PM.

25 minutes ago, S.C. said:

I’ve been looking to do something similar.  I found this site but won’t be able to get it installed for a few months.  
 

http://flightenhancements.com/index.html

That is Rob's @takair mod. It is an easy install and works great, I highly recommend it if the bellows fails or you are looking to get rid of your vacuum system.

[Don.Tulsa]

I install one a few months ago, very happy with it. I was charged 5 labor for the install, which i thought was high, please post your labor cost once completed.

[Andy95W]

5 hours actually sounds pretty reasonable to me.  Removal and installation of the interior alone can take anywhere from 2-4 hours depending on how old it is.  Running wires, removal/installation of the step mechanisms, and paperwork take up the rest of the time.

Next time, negotiate with your shop so you remove and install the interior.  Perfectly legal, they will appreciate it, and you’ll get a nice break on the price.

[hammdo]

Run the wire up the no longer needed vacuum hose and you won't need to remove the interior...

BTW, you may need a line filter - mine bleeds into the #1 com so we're adding one...

-Don