"MikeM" wrote in message
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Scott G. wrote:
Does anyone have any information whether Aerospace Logic's Fuel Gauge is
a
primary gauge replacement, or if the original fuel gauge would still
need to
be kept in the airplane? Application would be a Cessna 206.

Thank you,
Scott G


This was just discussed on CessnaPilots.org, and the consensus was
that they are still trying to get an STC. Advice was that since Field
Approvals are such a big pain in the ass, that waiting for a while is
in order.

Contact the vendor...

MikeM


Ok, thanks.

I am sure they have an STC for the gauge and in the STC quite a few of the
typical general aviation aircraft are included. It does not specifiy in the
STC whether or not it can be used as a replacement gauge though. Some of
the EI gauges such as Oil Press/Temp can be used as replacement gauges, and
others such as the 4/6 cylinder engine analyzers cannot. I wish the
manufacturers would be a little more clear in their STC's. The STC for the
Insight analyzer it specifically states it is for additional information
only and cannot replace a primary instrument. In the EI STCs they really
don't say either way, but a call to EI cleared that up.

As far as upgrades go, the EI oil press gauge uses a remote sender, so you
can eliminate the oil line into the cockpit. Also in the Shadin fuel flow
STC it states it can be used as a primary fuel flow gauge. Maybe if you
have one of those Cessna split gauges, you can eliminate the fuel line into
the cockpit, you would just have to either label the old fuel flow inop? or
find a suitable replacement for the manifold pressure and remove the old
gauge entirely.

Thanks,
Scott G