pigpenracing
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   Topic: rebuild g meter?
Posted: Jul/15/2010 at 03:11 |
Does anyone know if a g-meter can be sent in to be rebuilt? I have one in each cockpit and they are both broken. The cheapest I can find them is the falcon meters from spruce for like $360 each.
thanks guys!
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SATCFI
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Posted: Jul/15/2010 at 09:29 |
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Best regards,
Brad
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DragonflyDH90
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Posted: Jul/15/2010 at 13:14 |
Try these guys they do a nice digital unit with built in volt meter at $170
http://www.fdatasystems.com/
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rbriege
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Posted: Jul/15/2010 at 14:32 |
Hi Shawn:
I have had two G-meters that have not worked. Not too surprisingly one didn't work after it was submerged in a river and left in the hangar for a couple of years. This one was corroded beyond repair.
The second one I opened and found that the cord that drives the needles was broken. I found some similar cord and reassembled the meter.
Try opening it up, from memory, they are not too complicated.
~ Rob
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Flybipe
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Posted: Jul/15/2010 at 14:47 |
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I have had good luck buying overhauled, certified 3 1/8" G Meters from Century Instruments. They do a great OH and look like new with new dials, pointers, and glass. The last one I bought was about $375 a few years ago. You can reach them at
316.683.7571.
Edited by Flybipe - Jul/15/2010 at 14:49
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pigpenracing
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Posted: Jul/15/2010 at 15:58 |
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Brad that iphone gmeter only goes to plus 5 and minus 2. I might bust it. LOL!
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Unfairadvantage
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Posted: Jul/16/2010 at 15:07 |
Considering the G-meter is the single most important instrument for acro (right in there with your altimeter), why take chances? Just spend the money for a new one.....
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wally
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Posted: Jul/17/2010 at 05:42 |
Here is another possibllity. I have usd them in the past and they did a good job for me.
Rudy aircraft Instruments, Ft. Smith AR. 479-474-8759
Wally
Edited by wally - Jul/17/2010 at 05:43
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wassbiplane
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Posted: Jul/17/2010 at 11:36 |
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Just a note to the newly's---there is a screw (or knob) that locks the mechanism of the G meter --make certain it is released before swinging it around on the end of a looped belt to see if it really works!! Jerry
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darylat8750
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Posted: Jul/17/2010 at 18:30 |
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I would be as comfortable with a rebuild from Rudy's as with a new one. If I had one that was a known quanity I would be inclined to try the other one myself.
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Daryl in WY
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