Cory,

Yes, you can replace the cables on your own (via FAA Mechanic) using all
the appropriate materials (cable, connector's, etc.) without an STC.
However, my understanding is that the STC was obtained to allow them to
manufacture and sell the complete kit (with all the connector already
assembled).

Mike


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: Mike,

: Try American Aviation, 405-354-7136 or 404-232-2607. They have
STC'd
: kits for PA-28s for $115/2 ga and $145/1 ga. I used the 2ga kit in my
: PA-28-140 and had no problems in either the install or performance.

: Mike Bednarek

Why does wire replacement have to have an STC? I would think that
replacing
Al wires for Cu wires would fall under the normal AC43 guidelines. So
long as the
current capacity is within spec, wires are of proper type (insulation,
etc), and ends
are fabricated according to proper practices, it's simply preventative
maintenance.

What am I missing? Although for $115, it sounds like a pretty good
deal....
I'd imagine 10-20 feet of #2 AWG aircraft wire is a pretty sizeable chunk
of that
cost, let-alone the aircraft lugs and crimpers to put them on.

-Cory


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* Cory Papenfuss *
* Electrical Engineering candidate Ph.D. graduate student *
* Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University *
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