FAA Approved Vintage Airplane Electrical System Kits

 Now Available: 

FAA APPROVED

VINTAGE AIRPLANE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

FAA Approved Basic Electrical System Kits for Continental C-Series & O-200 Series Vintage Airplanes.

Includes EVERYTHING you need!

MAKE STARTING SAFER!

SAY GOODBYE TO HAND-PROPPING !

LOWER YOUR INSURANCE PREMIUMS! 

 

IDEAL FOR AIRCRAFT WITHOUT PRIOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

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STARTER & BATTERY ONLY SYSTEMS

 Certified Aeronautical Products, LLC is proud to work in collaboration with B&C Specialty Products to offer complete kits to convert your Continental C-Series & O-200 Powered Vintage Airplane with a 

Push-Button Starter & Battery Only System.

 

Includes DER Approvals for Powerplant, Electrical, and Structures

Here's what you receive in the kit, along with FAA approved paperwork.

BUNDLE PRICE

Push to Start Kit $1,880.20

PLUS SHIPPING

 It is ALL THERE - EVERYTHING.

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OR COMPARE SEPARATELY

BC320-1 Starter... $ 1,140

   

Push-to-Start Relay Kit... $ 135

  Battery & Bracket... $ 255

Battery Tender Junior... $ 48

 

Battery Contactor... $ 44

DER Approval... $ 800     

(Structures & Elec)

 

 

 

 

Misc Hardware... $ TBD

 

 

The Battery Tender Junior 12v 750 mA Charger is much more than a trickle charger. It is lightweight, compact, fully automatic and very easy to use especially in small spaces. The junior charger is THE ideal solution for keeping your vehicle batteries optimally powered when they are not in ...More

ALL PRICES ARE BEFORE SHIPPING CHARGES.

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DER APPROVAL PAPERWORK ONLY

POWERPLANT & ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; $375

BATTERY MOUNTING (STRUCTURES) INSTALLATION $425
 

These approvals are in support of 337 Major Alteration with NO FAA INVOLVEMENT

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To order: email us your tail number and tell us which kit you want.

info@airmotivecomp.com

or

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FAA APPROVED

B&C BRUSHLESS ALTERNATOR SYSTEMS WITH BASIC ELECTRICAL BUS

30-AMP PACKAGE $1,175

Includes: B&C BC-433 Alternator, 

plus 

14v three-phase regulator, regulator connector kit, and 505-1 PM/OV Kit, and DER Approved Paperwork Package

Customer Provides Serviceable Continental Drive Gear Assembly 

(Not Included)

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12 AMP PACKAGE $975

Includes: B&C 200G Alternator, 

plus 

AVC-1 Regulator Kit, Electrolytic Filter Capacitor, Clamp, and DER Approved Paperwork Package.

 

Customer Provides Serviceable Continental Drive Gear Assembly 

(Not Included)

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CONTINENTAL

DRIVE GEAR (HUB) ASSEMBLY

USED SERVICEABLE -  $313

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8 AMP PACKAGE $975

Includes: B&C SD8 Alternator, 

plus 

AVC-1 / FK514-2 Regulator System, Electrolytic Filter Capacitor, Clamp, and DER Approved Paperwork Package.

 

Installs on engine vacuum pump pad.

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INCLUDE CUSTOM AD-ON'S

 POWER PORT FOR PORTABLE DEVICES

OLD SCHOOL CIGARETTE LIGHTER PORT ADD $175 WITH KIT 

 $225 OUTRIGHT

AITHRE DUAL USB-A CHARGE PORT ADD $195

  $245 OUTRIGHT

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To order: email us your tail number and tell us which kit you want.

info@airmotivecomp.com

or

barnstmr@aol.com

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 COMMON ELIGIBILITY LISTING

Any of the above system kits are eligible for the following aircraft models. 

 

 FOR OTHER CUSTOM INSTALLATIONS AND ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

Call today (254) 715-4773

COMING SOON: Taylorcraft Skylight STC # SA661AL

It is with a humbled heart that we are happy to announce that CAP has been selected to carry on the torch of the Clayton Skylight STC modification kits for Taylorcraft airplanes. 

Thanks to Lacy Waldron and her daughter for this great shot of their Skylit Taylorcraft

After 44 years of supporting the Taylorcraft B and F-series airplanes with Skylights, Mr. Greg Clayton has graciously allowed us to purchase the rights for this great product.  We at CAP consider ourselves blessed to have the opportunity to add this to our offerings of Taylorcraft design improvements and safety enhancements.   We are grateful to Mr Clayton for trusting us with the future of this STC.

It is noteworthy that the agreement to which Mr. Clayton and we at CAP entered into is founded on the following Christian principal found in Romans 14:19.

So then we pursue the things which make for peace and the building up of one another.

At CAP, we believe that God has blessed us to do our daily work.  We do so in this spirit and that in all of our successes and failures, and even through our imperfections, God is Glorified. We are not ashamed to give Him all of the Glory.

Watch for more news on the Skylight STC in the near future.  Transferring the STC officially into our company name will take several weeks with the FAA processing.  In the mean time, we are taking calls from those interested.

 

STC # SA661AL TAYLORCRAFT SKYLIGHT UPGRADE

 The introductory price for the paperwork and parts kit will be 

$550 plus shipping

 

1941 BC12-65 Paul Ollmann

1941 BC12-65 Paul Ollmann

 

 

COMING SOON - Stinson 108 Series O-320 STC (150/160 hp)

In collaboration with Airmotive Components, LLC and Julicher Aviation, Certified Aeronautical Products, LLC is pleased to announce that we will soon make available the STC to install Lycoming 150 or 160 hp O-320 engines. 

 

Stay tuned for more news and announcements regarding this exciting project...  Made possible only through the grace of God and by the relationships with fellow Christians..

Pricing to be announced.  Expect this for Fall of 2023.

VARMA: Throwing the dog a bone

10/13/2023

UPDATE: VARMA - No Bone... just us old dogs.  Looking for younger pups!

 

When I first heard about the VARMA plan, I was skeptical.  Anything with FAA involved tends to have flaws.  So I blogged my opinions here.

http://dc65stc.blogspot.com/2023/04/varma-throwing-dog-bone.html

 

Within days, I got a call from Scott Fohrman (FAA) and Tom Charpentier (EAA).  They wanted to explain the process.  So I listened.  I have known Scott for several years.  He is one of the few at FAA who have historically been a champion for vintage certified aircraft.  So he took the ball (at the urging of EAA) on this to come up with a way he can use his position in the FAA, following existing rules and policy, to do his part to help owners navigate the FAA quagmire. They call it VARMA.  Good on Scott.  But I don't think many at FAA are on his side.  I gather that this VARMA thing is a one-man (Scott) show with FAA. But, it turns out I am now less skeptical now and can see that this is good.  I still worry somewhat about dealing with the FAA, who often open up worm cans that can really make life tough.  But I don't believe Scott is that kind of fellow.  Let's just hope he doesn't retire soon.

 

So take a look into it.  VARMA may just be the help you need.  As a DER myself, I am doing everything I can to help out with approvals of technology upgrades for Vintage airplanes.  I have a huge back-log of work in this area.  I love my job but it is sometimes overwhelming.  It is good to have at least someone (Scott) at the FAA who are also working in this area.  Honestly there are not enough people doing what me and Scott are trying to do.

 

SO... for a longer term plan, I am looking for an apprentice or two to mentor into this field.  If you know a passionate young antiquer... send them my way!!

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In their usual dramatic headline fashion, the EAA has announced VARMA, a “New Parts Program Big Win for Vintage Fleet” touting this as a great accomplishment achieved ‘after years of EAA Advocacy efforts’.  The acronym they’ve created stands for Vintage Aircraft Replacement and Modification Articles  

http://discover.eaa.org/fRV250NCN2r

Don’t get your hopes up too high. Really, there’s nothing to see here.  At least nothing new anyway.  In fact, be sure to pay attention to the definition for the kinds of parts they quote as allowed under the new VARMA program, which they declare “The program applies to parts whose failure would not “prevent continued safe flight and landing.”  

Wait.. if this sounds familiar, it is because it is the same definition that has existed for years for minor alterations and Category 3 (no safety affect) parts.  And if you know your regulations, these parts do not require anything more than a logbook entry because they are minor alterations. Check out these FAA Advisory Circular excerpts.

AC 23-27 Talks about safety benefits in substituting original parts that fall under the same definition.

AC 43-18 chg 2 uses the same definition to define Category 3 parts and goes on to say these parts only require “acceptable” data (not approved data). 

Vintage aircraft owners and aircraft mechanics who understand these guidance documents have been applying this concept legally for years.  Take note that the EAA announcement also states… “VARMA uses several existing FAA policies to create a program that requires no new regulations, orders, or advisory circulars.”

While admitting this is nothing new, what the article fails to point out is the fact that the FAA has snubbed the EAA in the real effort they’ve tried for years to achieve regarding relief for Vintage Airplane part substitutions, namely their MOSAIC proposal.  This was originally conceived as a sort of “owner approval” type of program where replacement parts could be left to the discretion of airplane owners. It was a push to go beyond the existing “Owner Produced Parts” provision, which has also been around for decades.

It seems the FAA has thrown the EAA advocacy warriors a VARMA bone in lieu of the full course MOSAIC meal they were after.  Nonetheless, we have a “Big Win” for old airplanes.  

Take our advice.  Get yourself educated if this subject matters to you. Seriously, the kind of substitutions that fall under the VARMA definition are Minor Alterations and should not require a 337 as a Major Alteration. Follow VARMA and you’re likely to bog down in an FAA quagmire of deciding the fate of your project.  

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Aircorps Library and Beechcraft Engineeering Service Pubs

I am still amazed when I think of all the great Aeronautical Engineering that came out of the WWII era. Much of the outstanding engineering reports and technical specifications sat gathering dust for decades' only useful to those who were able to save them.  Thankfully, some people these days are using modern scanning technology and finally getting some ot this out on the internet to be shared. No one has done a better job at collecting and sharing such information than the Aircorps Library.

This blog post is going to sound like an advertisement for Aircorps Aviation, LLC.  I have no ties to them and Certified Aeronautical Products, LLC is not affiliated with Aircprps in any way.  I just want to share this with our followers and let you all know about them, in case you don't already.  Their website, along with Aircorps Library has become a wonderful support organization for Warbirds and other vintage airplanes.  They are truly helping to Keep the Antiques Flying from an Aeronautical Engineering standpoint.

This blog today is focusing on a series of documents I found among the many treasures on Aircorps Library.  The following are excerpted images from the Beechcraft factory publication, called Beechcraft Engineering Service.

These publications were provided during the time that the Beechcraft company was in the throws of manufacturing in support of the War effort, building the military UC43, AT-10 and other Beechcraft model 17 and 18 variants.  Apparently this short newsletter-type publication was issued on a bi-weekly schedule. Labeled "Restricted" with the following disclaimer,

the documents contain information that the Engineering Department considered valuable for maintenance of their aircraft.  The series ran for more than two years.

Even though I don't own a twin Beech or a Staggerwing, I really enjoy looking through the various issues.  Much of the content is specific to those models, but there is a lot of information that can be helpful to owners and restorers of other vintage airplanes.  They discuss everything from weight and balance to fuel consumption and endurance, to flying wire adjustments, and many many more...  All very good and helpful information by the Engineers who designed these wonderful planes. 

 

If you haven't already, go check out this wonderful website.   https://app.aircorpslibrary.com/

Now for my favorite part.  In each Beechcraft Engineering Service issue, the last page shows what they call "Gimmicks".  Usually they present some sort of gadget or tool that their workers came up with to help them do their jobs better.  Some of the coolest things are shown.  Here is one I thought would convey an example of these neat ideas.

You can view all of the documents on the Aircorps Library with a monthly subscription of just $6.00. I think that is a bargain.

 

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If you have a a cool Gimmick that you came up with for fabricating, maintaing, or restoring old airplanes, send it in and we will post it here for others to marvel.

 

 

 

 

CO-PILOT BRAKE PEDALS FOR TAYLORCRAFT B & F-SERIES

Certified Aeronautical Products, LLC has once again teamed up with St. John Manufacturing, LLC to offer a top quality product for your Taylorcraft B or F series airplane.

Clamp-on Co-Pilot Brake Kit

The CAP part # G02646-1 Co-Pilot Brake Kit is a direct copy of the factory clamp-on brake kit, Taylorcraft Aviation Corporation part # 02646-1.  We supply all of the hardware you'll need to upgrade your airplane with minimal labor.

Right Cable Pulley Bracket

Left Cable Pulley Bracket

We've responded to customer requests for this unique kit which has been out of production for years.  With co-pilot brakes, flight instructors can provide dual instruction with increased safety and control. This upgrade will enhance the value of your aircraft many times over the cost to install it.

Our kit is compatible with the original factory Shinn mechanical drum brake system.  It is also compatible with our popular kit for Grove wheels and brakes installed with the CAP installation of master cylinders in the landing gear. 

All parts are fabricated in accordance with FAA AC 43-18 Change 2 from aircraft grade materials. They are supplied as 14 CFR 21.9(a)(6) fabricated parts by maintenance personnel.

 

COMPLETE KIT PRICE 

$ 889.95 + tax (where applicable)

* * PRICE VALID THROUGH OCTOBER 30, 2022 * *

Includes Center Bracket, L and R Pulley Brackets, 2 new heel pedals, nicopress sleeves and 54+ inches of new galvanized 7X19 control cable.

Lead time: 4 - 6 weeks

TO ORDER

Email us your tail number and shipping address. barnstmr@aol.com

Or Call (254) 715-4773

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