Lycoming Starters

Now OEM equipment on ALL new Lycoming and Superior engine powered aircraft! Sky-Tec is second to none in price, performance, popularity, reliability or service. Our line of Lycoming starters are applicable to all non-geared Lycoming engines from O-235 through TSIO-720 and all of our Lycoming starters are FAA PMA’ed for use on certified aircraft. Which model is best for your particular application depends on many factors. Use the fit guide and the chart below to help you narrow your selection based on aircraft, ring gear, voltage & usage.

All Sky-Tec starters come with a 2-year limited warranty and unlimited technical assistance.

The Sky-Tec Lycoming Starter Product Family
	High-Torque Inline NL Model	Original High-Torque HT Model	Original Flyweight™ LS & PM Models
Description	The newest member of the Sky-Tec product family features a high-torque, wound field motor. Its light weight (of course) - only 9.4 lbs. - and advanced design is capable of replacing nearly all original equipment as well as certified replacement starters on non-geared Lycoming engine-powered aircraft. The key to the starter’s broad adaptability is its compact, inline solenoid/motor arrangement that fits well within the profile of Lycoming’s original equipment starters. Will not fit newer C206 (those take a factory OEM Sky-Tec 149-24PM) or any B60 aircraft (those take a Sky-Tec 149-24HT).	The original High-Torque is where it all started with Sky-Tec. Developed (and redeveloped) over nearly twenty years now, the newest, lightweight version of the Original High-Torque is a perfect solution for helicopter, bush plane and charter operations requiring a rugged design, maximum reliability & service life. Designed to spin the prop twice as fast during start, the Original High-Torques feature an environmentally sealed case, rugged all metal gears and steel ball bearings, a heavy-duty drive and rugged field-wound motor.	The product synonymous with the Sky-Tec name, The Original Flyweight™ provides unmatched value in Lycoming replacement starters. These are our most popular starter models (Models PM & LS). They feature permanent magnet motors unmatched value, reliable performance, high-torque, a ten pound weight savings over stock starters and twice the spin of old, heavyweight OEM starters resulting in faster and easier engine starts - especially improving hot engine start performance.
Advantages	Shape/Fit - similar to a significantly "shrunk-down" Prestolite - for some aircraft, it's the only Bendix-free lightweight replacement that will fit - period. No Bendix = No Headaches Switchable between 12 & 24 volts (one starter fits vast range of aircraft) Exclusive KPS® (Kickback Protection System) shear pin that will avoid costly repairs in the unlikely event of a kickback. Reliability: Rugged, all-metal gears, sealed case & vibration-proof solenoid design Zero Maintenance PMA = No Paperwork	Wound field/high-torque motor at an unbelievable low price No Bendix = No Headaches Lightweight (8.4 lbs.) Rugged all steel ball bearings and all-metal gears Zero maintenance COMING SOON! Unique cantilevered heavy-duty drive allows for "zero" nose clearance applications. Built-in starter solenoid for experimental aircraft applications (12V model only) PMA = No Paperwork	Price/Performance - No other starter can match the performance of Sky-Tec's Flyweight™ for the same price. No Bendix = No Headaches Ultra lightweight (7.8 lbs.) Zero maintenance Low repair/overhaul cost ($150 12V overhaul $225 24V overhaul in most cases) Built-in starter solenoid for experimental aircraft applications PMA = No Paperwork
Model	NL	HT	LS/PM
Motor	Wound Field	Wound Field	Permanent Magnet
Gear Reduction	6.5:1	4.3:1	4.3:1
Engagement	No Bendix - Electromechanical Solenoid	No Bendix - Electromechanical Solenoid	No Bendix - Electromechanical Solenoid
RPM	50-100% > OEM	2X OEM	2X OEM
Weight	9.4 lbs.	8.4 lbs.	7.8 lbs.
BHp	2.0 BHp (12V), 4.0 BHp (24V)	1.75 BHp (12V), 4.2 BHp (24V)	2.0 BHp (12V)
Current	125-185A @ 11V, 140 RPM Test	185-285A @ 11V, 160 RPM Test	185-285A @ 11V, 160 RPM Test
Voltage	Switchable to 12 or 24 V	12V or 24V	12V or 24V
Bearings	3X steel ball bearing races	2X steel ball bearing races	Needle bearing (nose) / Brass Bushing (rear of motor)
Kickback Protection	Internal Shear Pin	COMING SOON Self-resetting clutch	Replaceable mount
Mount	Precision Cast 356-T6	Precision Cast 356-T6	Precision Cast 356-T6
Use	Nearly all aircraft with non-geared Lycoming Engine(s) (excl. C206 or aircraft modified with cross-over exhaust)	See Sky-Tec Fit Guide	See Sky-Tec Fit Guide
*Price	~$475 (street) Click for lowest price	~$425 (street) Reduced! Click Here	~$400 (street) Click for lowest price
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* Actual Prices are set by Sky-Tec's Dealers Yes, we DO sell to A&P's, Repair Shops and FBO's who carry parts stock. If you stock parts for your customers, then please *Call us! Find the recommended starter for your aircraft*
Product Resources:
	NL Installation Sheet	HT Installation Sheet	LS Installation Sheet PM Installation Sheet
	NL Shear Pin Resetting Instructions		Modifying the PM Starter to fit Cubs with chin-mounted oil coolers
	Supplementary Installation Instructions for all Sky-Tec Starters

The LS/PM models are the flagship of the Sky-Tec product family. They are identical to each other in composition and performance, however LS models have the solenoid at the 2:30 o’clock position (as viewed from the front) and the PM models have the solenoid at the 7:30 position. Select the right model for your aircraft based on the location of accessories around your starter using the fit guide. When unsure, purchase the High-Torque Inline starter - it WILL fit!

Our Lycoming starters also feature an integrated starter solenoid for homebuilt applications not wishing to install a separate firewall solenoid. Click here for details.

LS/PM models weigh 7.8 lbs and HT models weigh 8.5 lbs. The new high-torque inline weighs 9.4 lbs.

The time-tested HT Model continues to be a top seller in applications needing additional ruggedness, performance and reliability. It's nose design makes it a good fit for many tight cowling applications and its performance makes it the original starter of choice for large engine applications (Lycoming 720 series-powered aircraft). The HT's performance characteristics are nearly identical to those of the HTI listed in the chart above.

The new High-Torque Inline starter is the recommended starter for short-wing Pipers, retractable Cessnas, helicopters, rugged operations and harsh environments or applications with minimal clearance in front of and around the starter.


	Why Buy Sky-Tec - No. 1. While following a crowd may not be sound justification for everything, there must be a reason 60,000+ customers (and thousands more every month) choose Sky-Tec! - No Bendix. Period. Do your research and you will see - starters with Bendix drives are inferior and prone to failure. - Proven. Even our newest designs are time proven to be the most reliable in the industry. We try to incorporate as much automotive technology as possible in our designs. Contrary to the ramblings of our competitors, we believe in leveraging experience across industries. Would you rather have a design rooted and proven in millions of automobiles or a new design created from scratch from a single aerospace company in a vacuum? - Smarter Engineering. We engineer smarter - use of lighter weight materials, stronger components and innovative features you cannot find elsewhere. - All we do is starters. We know what we're doing and we sincerely want to provide you the best product we can. And we'll stand behind them 100%! - We're pilots and aircraft owners too. We appreciate sound engineering, knowledgeable customer service and a manufacturer that respects the limited budget of the average weekend flyer. Cl costs and service levelompare our repair/overhaus to any and we think you'll be a customer for life!


	"It's all ball bearings these days" Has someone suggested you make sure your starter has all ball bearings? We agree, ball bearings are good, but here are the facts. There are no side-loads on the rear of the starter motor or drive shaft on our LS & PM starters. Ball bearings aren't necessary with an advanced design like the LS/PM (ask our repair department - they have yet to see a single failure due to a lack of ball bearings). If your particular application requires a ball-bearing supported shaft in your aircraft, then we suggest you consider the HT or HTI high-torque Inline (NL) models which are all ball bearing designs.


	Introducing the NEW High-Torque Inline Lycoming starter Thanks to its rugged, compact, Inline configuration, the new HTI starter will fit just about every aircraft with a non-geared, Lycoming engine without any modification. It is especially well-suited for: - Cessna Cardinals - Mooney M20J's - C172 model M thru L - RG Cessnas - All Short-Wing Pipers - Air-Conditioned Piper Singles - Rugged operating conditions - Helicopters - Charter Operators - Voltage-challenged applications - Weekend Flyers who want only the BEST!

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