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Dico:

I have the exact same system as Jack Morgan installed in my IVP except that mine is a 12 volt system and all

the pieces were obtained locally from the auto parts store for less than $ 2K. The only expensive part was the

engine compressor mount obtained thru Lancair from TCM. That was over $ 800.

I wouldn't try to install it in a completed plane since the evaporator is installed in the rear of the plane which is

pretty hard to get to. Also, getting the hoses thru the pressure bulkhead was a little tricky.

I have photos and drawings if you are interested.

Best Regards, Bill Hogarty

On Fri, Jun 21, 2013 at 9:31 AM, Jack Morgan <jmorgan1023@comcast.net> wrote:

Hi Dico,

Lancair supplies an engine driven compressor type with the evaporator in the hat shelf area and the condenser in the tail cone near the hydraulic pump. The condenser is cooled with an electric fan which draws and exits air from the belly below the hydraulic pump. This is the same as an automotive unit and blows cold. There are no scoops or things sticking out of the airplane so the main drag penalty is the weight. You will need to double check but I believe the installation weighs about 35 lbs.

Mine works well so I recommend it be included in your decision process. I see no reason it cannot be installed in a completed IV but is a significant undertaking. If your IV is a 12 volt airplane it could be marginal/too much for the electrical system. No problem for a 24 volt airplane.

I am in Michigan if you want to take a look at it as part of your decision process.

Jack Morgan

On Jun 21, 2013, at 6:01 AM, Lancair Mailing List wrote:

From: Dico Reijers <dico@internetworks.ca>

Subject: Retro-fit Air Conditioning on IVP

Date: June 20, 2013 7:46:25 AM EDT

To: lml@lancaironline.net

Hi All,

Its starting to be summer here in Canada's east coast and I'm quickly realizing that I'm going to need to do something re: heat in the cabin.

Its just cooking in there and now I understand why so many people have AC in their planes.

I'm wondering if these AC units can be retro fit? Or are there other options out there? Do these AC units blow "cold" air like a car's AC unit or do they blow just "cooler than outside" air?

Thanks,

-Dico