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I would definitely go with the ST3 over the ST5. I did and am very happy with it. As for the adapter, if you only have 50 hours, I would just replace the starter and wait. If the adapter fails later, fix it then. As they say, if it’s not broke, don’t fix it. I guess the risk is you might get stranded somewhere, but, as I recall when the adapter in my former Cirrus started to slip, I could still start it once before it gave up the ghost. From: John Smith [mailto:john@jjts.net.au]
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2012 4:54 AM
To: lml@lancaironline.net
Subject: Re: [LML] Re: Legacy Starter/Starter Adapter No, it wasn't mine that was slipping but I'm on the case now to sort things out before something fails. I have a regular CMI starter adapter – incidentally, one that does not have a part number the subject of the AD 2012-10-13 issued recently (this one extended the applicability of the earlier AD on this subject to ALL engines manufactured prior to Nov 2011 (not just in the period Jan 2011 to Nov 2011); but I do have an ISKRA starter. I had been thinking of replacing the ISKRA unit with the SkyTec C24ST3 (the lower duty of the two suited to the IO550 – being ..ST3 or ST5). I noted your comments about the SkyTec unit "finishing the job"…. I'm just wondering if that outcome might be related to the duff CMI starter adapters the subject of this AD? In other words, whilst the ISKRA starter does damage, certain starter adapters were doomed anyway? My engine has about 50hours on it, and prob somewhere around 50 starts. Whilst I like the light weight of the SkyTec ST3 unit (just over 6 lbs and lower torque than the ST5, and my battery is in the back so SkyTec under this circumstance recommend the ST3 anyway), appreciate any views around whether the SkyTec is a good option or not, and whether I should be overhauling the starter adapter? |
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