FlyingMonkey Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 The one I received is dated June 2013. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Once upon a time I had time to document. Now I'm too busy either working or on several forums or writing articles. Documenting now days would mean that I would be on the computer 24/7 with as many forums that I'm on. It's a good education for others to do their own research. I spent many years doing it, time to rest and let someone else pick up the documentation torch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anticept Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Once upon a time I had time to document. Now I'm too busy either working or on several forums or writing articles. Documenting now days would mean that I would be on the computer 24/7 with as many forums that I'm on. It's a good education for others to do their own research. I spent many years doing it, time to rest and let someone else pick up the documentation torch. You're doing too many hose changes. That's why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 It's been ugly lately 4 in 4 weeks, plus two separate annuals and two more people called tonight for next week with an Air Cam and a Highlander and more after X-mas. Must be the weather. I need a vacation. Time to hide in the mountains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT4ME Posted December 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Battery came... June 2013 mfg date.... ordered Monday - arrived Wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 I just had 2 show up this week, both dated June 2013. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Confirmed my old battery is dated June 2007...it did well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Jacques, Thanks for the link, I've printed it for future use. Also nice discussion on ROAN. Unfortunately, the increase in hangar rent at MPO has caused me to move to an unheated hangar at FWN. I will be installing a Reiff heating unit for the Rotax 912 to keep the oil and cylinders warm and moisture at bay.. About battery life. I've had an Odyssey in my Challenger II LSS CWS, which is for sale, since 2008. It's kept on a battery maintainer and still cranks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S3flyer Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Hi Rich -- I don't know if you're in the market for a battery for your Sting yet but my original Varta lasted about 4.5 years. I replaced it with an equivalent motorcycle battery from Interstate (which is now on the TL approved list). Less than half the price of the Odyssey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Dave, No need for a new battery as yet. My original is just a year old. I'm interested in what you've found. Can you give me the Interstate # for when the time comes? Where can I find the TL approval list? Thanks, Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S3flyer Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 http://www.sting.aero/owners/downloads/Master%20Equipment%20List%20113112MEL%2031%20Nov%2012.pdf The interstate battery seems to have fallen off the list (it was in the 2011 list and also have written approval to use it) but I'll ask Bill C. to add it back to the next revision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Thanks Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S3flyer Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Old topic but thought I'd add an update to keep the history of the discussion. My plane had set for around 3 weeks and I went out to do a little pattern work before taking a short trip. Missed the step to fire up the aux pump for 5 seconds so my S3 didn't start on the first try. Let it sit for a few minutes, then tried again. Prop spun but still now joy. Let it cool down again -- still no luck. 4th time it was pretty clear the battery was having troubles. Put the battery on the charger, came back 8 hrs later and battery wasn't charged. Came back the next day and the battery reported fully charged. Plane started up but just barely. 2 years on the Interstate battery which is way below my expectations. Ordered a PC310 from Apex for $115 (which is now only $20 more than the interstate). The PC310 isn't quite a drop in physical replacement as it is around 1/2" shorter in length and maybe 1/16" wider but was able to fit it snugly in the current battery holder with minor bods Did take a page from FastEddie's book and noted that polarity is reversed on the two batteries. Easily solved by mounting the PC310 backwards. PC310 was not fully charged (registered 11.8v) but easily started my plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT4ME Posted June 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 If anyone needs a battery, I see they are offering another 7% off if you enter the code "July7" tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastEddieB Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Did take a page from FastEddie's book and noted that polarity is reversed on the two batteries. How about, "I didn't want to pull a Fast Eddie!" Good to know my blunders may outlive me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S3flyer Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 How about, "I didn't want to pull a Fast Eddie!" Good to know my blunders may outlive me. I was a bit paranoid about this one and had my daughter assist me. I'm pretty sure I verified with her four times that we had hooked it up right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tip Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 I need a battery. Has anyone found a vender with current date codes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 Tip, Happy BD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tip Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 Thanks Rog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anticept Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 I had grabbed one from amazon. It was dated a few months prior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT4ME Posted May 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 Just got one from Apex this week... dated Feb 2016. $145 minus 6% for code apex6. Happy Birthday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tip Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 Thanks Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tip Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 I ordered from Apex. It took UPS, 8 days from Nevada to Pennsylvania. February 15, 2016 date code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT4ME Posted July 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Anyone need a battery? Apex offering additional 8% discount if you use the code NEW8 thru the 4th of July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandpiper Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Just ordered from Apex using NEW8. That reduced the battery price from $145 to 133.40. But, add shipping and it's right back up there to $144.61. Better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick!! My battery came with my plane so it is 9 years old. Replacing it as a pre-emptive strike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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