Subject: Tracy's Redrive - Prop Spin
From: ACRE NL
Date: 4/18/2002, 4:18 AM


Hello Paul,
While making some decisions about how to wire my starter circuit, I had a
question asked to me by another builder.  I didn't know the answer.

He asked if there was a major electrical failure that caused a loss of power
to Tracy's EI / EFI, would the prop / RD1-B Redrive continue to spin in the
air stream (thus turning the e-shaft) until I can switch over to the isolated
"Essential Bus" to reestablish electrical power.  If the engine continues to
turn over, it should restart immediately after reestablishing electrical
power.  If not, I will need to power the starter off of the isolated
"Essential Bus" in order to restart.

Any info would be very helpful !!!
I may need to ask Tracy directly though.

Thanks,
Don

I think we need to ask Tracy that question. Tracy?

Paul Lamar

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