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Old 12-07-2020, 10:03 AM
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Dave Wilshere
 
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My P-220 in the Mephisto has around 25 hours, I had a starter motor issue in the first hour so I changed it to an improved version ( mine was from the first batch) no issues expected with normal service intervals. I have customers in the 20 hour range too.
The only thing that seems to kill the starter is a sticking turbine, without the ‘kick’ of the starter motor hitting the spinner nut the magnet energising alone will over amp the starting system if you don’t pick up on it. I have the on board Mini GSU so I spool the turbine manually after any lengthly storage to be sure the rotor turns before trying a start.

Dave