Trim system

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Re: Trim system

Postby Tony4aro » Tue Aug 22, 2023 9:08 pm

Panther16 wrote:On the Sonex the D180 haas 2 inputs for the tach. I take 1 off the left mag and the other off the Jabiru alternator.
On the Panther I have GRT 6 cylinder EIS and take the tach signal off the rear mounted SPA alternator.


ok.... great. I have the rear SPA alternator also. did you just hook the tach to one of the yellow wires? or is there something else inline?
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Re: Trim system

Postby Panther16 » Wed Aug 23, 2023 11:18 am

I checked W&B for both engines. Aerovee install empty weight 688. For Jabiru 3300 install 698.
As for tach may need a resistor in line, should be in instructions for instrument you are using. You have 50% chance of picking correct output lead of alternator, only 1 will work. If it doesn’t work switch to other output lead.
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Re: Trim system

Postby Tony4aro » Wed Aug 23, 2023 5:06 pm

Panther16 wrote:As for tach may need a resistor in line, should be in instructions for instrument you are using. You have 50% chance of picking correct output lead of alternator, only 1 will work. If it doesn’t work switch to other output lead.


OK.... thanks for the info.
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