I had the lightweight starter on my TSIO550, but when the plane went
back to Performance because of metal on the oil screen, they not only
fixed the rocker that was generating metal but also changed out the
starter.  They said that it was because they too had seen problems when
used with these big engines, and an inspection did show some gear wear.
I had 50 hrs on the engine at the time.  Robert M. Simon
ES-P N301ES

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rtitsworth
Sent: Monday, March 26, 2007 12:55 PM
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Subject: [LML] Re: Re Batteries

I currently have a std continental starter, as I've heard "mixed"
comments on the lightweight, permanent magnet starters (high current
draw and reduced gear durability).  Any comments from folks on those?