Arnt Karlsen writes:

 > ..ooops!  You have no vacuum backup source???

No -- the only backup is the electric TC.  The C-172-R and newer come
with dual vacuum pumps (I don't know about the newer PA-28's), but
dual vacuum pumps weren't standard in older Cherokees or Skyhawks.
I'm looking at installing some kind of backup system (maybe a
SafeFlight) when I put in the new pump.  I understand that the pumps
are better made these days as well.

The FAA has also recently changed the rules to allow owners to remove
the TC and replace it with a second, electric-powered AI.  A lot of
owners are interested in doing that instead of dual vacuum pumps
(though they then need to bolt on an inclinometer somewhere to replace
the ball in the TC).


All the best,


David


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