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08-05-2013, 04:42 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: KCCB
Posts: 195
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AI busted
Out flying yesterday hear this horrendous noise scan gauges and see the AI spinning wildly. It eventually stops all cockeyed. See pic notice left side. Never having problems (800 + hours) I have no idea how much it costs to repair, any ball park ideas? I was also thinking of dumping the vacuum system and replacing with Dynon D6 or Gemini PFD. I am just day/night VFR so do not see the need to get to fancy. I fly a 6. Money is tight. Suggestions , Ideas?
Hopefully I figured out how to add the picture.

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Mike Divan
N64GH - RV6,flying 
Once an Airman always an Airman (SSgt 78-82)
FREEDOM IS NOT FREE - THANK THE AMERICAN SOLDIER FOR YOURS!
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08-05-2013, 04:50 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Dallas area
Posts: 10,768
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I replaced my electrical AI with a Dynon D10 many years.
Size and weight almost identical, cost vs. AI overhaul very close.
Much more info on the D10.
Never, for one minute, regretted the decision.
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Mel Asberry, DAR since the last century.
EAA Flight Advisor/Tech Counselor, Friend of the RV-1
Recipient of Tony Bingelis Award and Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
USAF Vet, High School E-LSA Project Mentor.
RV-6 Flying since 1993 (sold)
<rvmel(at)icloud.com>
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08-05-2013, 04:57 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Shreveport, LA
Posts: 1,002
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Now you've done it
Mike
You are in deep trouble! My AI went out several years ago (in another experimental). I said to myself I should just upgrade rather than spend many hundreds, or maybe a thousand or so dollars on a repair or replacement unit.
I removed the AI, then the next thing I knew, I had the ASI and VSI out of the panel. Then I said, what the heck, I should just pull the whole panel. It cost me many thousands of dollars for a new glass panel. Not to mention the many hours of labor to fabricate and install the new panel....I thought many times during that period, "If only I would have just replaced that AI, I would be flying right now."
edit: I like Mel's idea for a replacement.
Last edited by blueflyer : 08-05-2013 at 04:59 PM.
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08-05-2013, 05:11 PM
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fugio ergo sum
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Carlsbad, NM
Posts: 1,912
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One of the most satisfying days in my RV-6 owning life was pulling out the troublesome AI, heading indicator, vacuum pump, vacuum regulator and assorted hoses and slapping in that Dynon D10. Nothing but good about that decision.
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Larry Pardue
Carlsbad, NM
RV-6 N441LP Flying
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08-05-2013, 06:58 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Meridian ID, Aspen CO, Okemos MI
Posts: 2,645
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I thought it said AL was busted and I wanted to see what for!
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rockwoodrv9a
Williamston MI
O-320 D2A
Awaiting DAR Inspection
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08-05-2013, 07:06 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: USA
Posts: 256
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Michigan Aviation
(248) 666-3440
Based on field at PTK (Pontiac MI)
Great work, trustworthy and reasonable.
They will give you a quote for repair, overhaul or outright exchange
good luck
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James King
RV-7
919
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08-05-2013, 08:05 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: KCCB
Posts: 195
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I suppose I should say I am in SoCal.
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Mike Divan
N64GH - RV6,flying 
Once an Airman always an Airman (SSgt 78-82)
FREEDOM IS NOT FREE - THANK THE AMERICAN SOLDIER FOR YOURS!
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08-05-2013, 08:18 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Lee's Summit, MO
Posts: 747
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Budget
If budget is an issue, you can probably buy a take out for $50.00 to $150.00. It is pot luck on the service life of a used unit, but it would get you back in the air cheap.
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Robert Williams
Lee's Summit, MO
RV-8 - Empennage & Wings Done
Working on Fuse
O-360-A1A
1946 Cessna 120
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08-05-2013, 08:26 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: KCCB
Posts: 195
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DaAV8R
If budget is an issue, you can probably buy a take out for $50.00 to $150.00. It is pot luck on the service life of a used unit, but it would get you back in the air cheap.
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I just had an offer of a use one. Seriously thinking about. Right now budget is an issue. Thanks for the thought. I had not considered that option.
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Mike Divan
N64GH - RV6,flying 
Once an Airman always an Airman (SSgt 78-82)
FREEDOM IS NOT FREE - THANK THE AMERICAN SOLDIER FOR YOURS!
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08-05-2013, 08:44 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Vancouver, WA USA
Posts: 908
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I thought it said IA Busted!
You could just flag it as in-op and keep flying. I think that's right, yes no?
All my RV has is needle ball and airspeed and vertical speed.
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