VansAirForceForums  
Home > VansAirForceForums

- POSTING RULES
- Donate yearly (please).
- Advertise in here!

- Today's Posts | Insert Pics


Go Back   VAF Forums > Main > RV General Discussion/News
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Today's Posts

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
  #1  
Old 08-26-2008, 01:08 PM
sjhurlbut sjhurlbut is offline
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 833
Default TSO'd Altimeter source

Looking for a good source for a new TSO'd altimeter. Standard 3 1/8" and no lighting. Cheapest replacement I found so far was Chief Aircraft, United at $796.

My altimeter is toast and my IFR certification needs to be updated in 3 weeks.

Thanks
Steve
7A Flying + 2 years
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 08-26-2008, 02:00 PM
Rick_A's Avatar
Rick_A Rick_A is offline
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Highland Village, TX
Posts: 1,519
Default TGH Aviation

I got a United 5934P-3-A83 from tghaviation.com last year for $640.

If I remember correctly, they had a better price on their website then when I called them. They honored the website price when I placed the order.
__________________
Rick Aronow,
A&P
Flying 7A Slider;
RV-12 SOLD
Highland Village,TX

Last edited by Rick_A : 08-26-2008 at 04:16 PM. Reason: deleted incorrect information
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 08-26-2008, 04:10 PM
SteinAir SteinAir is offline
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Minneapolis
Posts: 2,471
Default

Hi Steve,

Is it for your -7? If so, it technically doesn't have to be a "certified" altimeter to keep it IFR legal....but if you're talking Cessna or Piper or something, then you'll need one.

Other than using a Non-Certified Altimeter, you're probably stuck with a United - they are darned good alimeters though!

Cheers,
Stein
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 08-26-2008, 05:19 PM
sjhurlbut sjhurlbut is offline
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 833
Default Different in Canada?

Stein,

Yes for my -7. May be different in Canada. I have wrestled with this very topic several times and all avionics shops here so far tell me it must be certified.

Do you sell them?

Steve

Last edited by sjhurlbut : 08-26-2008 at 05:25 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 08-26-2008, 07:58 PM
SteinAir SteinAir is offline
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Minneapolis
Posts: 2,471
Default

Hi Steve,

It's been awhile since I poured over the regs for Canada....and even then my main knowledge is with the 121 equivalent stuff so I'll admit upfront I'm not sure. I know we've done panels for other Canadians without certificated altimeters, but I'm not sure what the builders did for IFR certs. Down here, there are some uneducated avionics shops and FSDO's that try to require people to have cert'd altimeters, but truth is that it's just not required here.

Sorry I don't know the answer...also, we don't sell them, as we'd probably only see a few a year.

Cheers,
Stein
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 08-26-2008, 10:05 PM
RV10inOz's Avatar
RV10inOz RV10inOz is offline
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Brisbane Qld. Aust.
Posts: 2,271
Default

We have the same problem down under with avionics shops who only do charter and RPT work.

The ONLY requirement is for your primary navigation source ie a GPS to be TSO'd and say a GNS430, well now you have GPS/NAV & COM all in one!

I still went for an OHC TSO'd altimiter just to keep em happy. Yes it was about $600-700 in USD.

DB
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 08-27-2008, 10:50 AM
RScott RScott is offline
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Estacada, OR
Posts: 787
Default

Since money seems to be an object, check Quality Aircraft Instruments in Wichita, KS. They have overhauled units for $395, or $295 exchanged. They advertise in Trade A Plane all the time.
__________________
Richard Scott
RV-9A Fuselage
1941 Interstate Cadet
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 08-27-2008, 06:37 PM
sjhurlbut sjhurlbut is offline
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 833
Default US reg?

Can someone link me to the US regulation stating the TSO (or non TSO I should say) regulation for amateur built aircraft and IFR flight.

Thanks
Steve
7A Flying +2 years
Reply With Quote
Reply



Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 10:46 PM.


The VAFForums come to you courtesy Delta Romeo, LLC. By viewing and participating in them you agree to build your plane using standardized methods and practices and to fly it safely and in accordance with the laws governing the country you are located in.