Jerry P. Sheppard
Member
I am at a cross roads with my Unison Ignition system. I have roughly 400 hours on my current system with limited complaints. I do like the fact that when I turn the key she fires up in two turns of the prop. However, the manufacture recommends a 500 hour service. Issue is the TBO parts for that 500 service are no longer available for my particular older model. The S/N on the mags are "99" series. If I find a problem during this service I will have to replace the complete magneto(s). Spruce wants $1600 per mag.
So what must I do ? I am considering cutting bait and moving on. Rip out the old and replace with something different. Question is ? what is the right approach. I am leaning torwards a time tested magneto system ? Perhaps - Bendix / Slick Magnetos or maybe the LIGHTSPEED IGNITION I see on VANS web catalog. I have a 0-320 (160 hp) Aero Sport engine.
Any recommendations on a failsafe / bullet proof ignition system?
Thanks
So what must I do ? I am considering cutting bait and moving on. Rip out the old and replace with something different. Question is ? what is the right approach. I am leaning torwards a time tested magneto system ? Perhaps - Bendix / Slick Magnetos or maybe the LIGHTSPEED IGNITION I see on VANS web catalog. I have a 0-320 (160 hp) Aero Sport engine.
Any recommendations on a failsafe / bullet proof ignition system?
Thanks