Hartzell Engine Tech Overhauled Starters - Continental

These are good starters, I like how they have an external solenoid so you can replace just that if it goes bad, as opposed to the skytec which has the solenoid included in the entire unit. The solenoids don’t seem to last as long as the entire starters do, it’s ridiculous to have to replace an entire starter when it’s simply a simple solenoid that needs replacing. The only thing I don’t like about these starters is that they are heavy. But these are the work horses that have been on these engines forever, you really can’t go wrong with them. Another upside is also that you can send these in for an overhaul to a good shop, and I cannot find anybody who will overhaul a Skytec. We use both kinds on our trainers, we get equal life out of both. The secret to getting a ton of time out of your starters is prime your airplane properly in the first place with your primer. Count 10 BLADES go by when you hit start, then get off the key or button, let the engine fire up. You should never have to lay into a starter for very long. Reevaluate your shutdown procedures if you can’t start quickly, you’re possibly not leaning enough during taxi and you’re putting the airplane away with dirty plugs. Over 40 years of Cessna, Piper and Stinson planes in my Flight schools has taught me this.

Lisa B Verified Purchase

Sky-Tec - Starter 12V - Overhauled - 646238-2OE

The starter’s paint and machined parts were so good I thought it was new. It spins the engine faster and is smooth. The only downside was the newer starter didn’t have threaded holes for the solenoid so it had to be moved to the firewall, which is probably a better place for the solenoid anyway., Delivery was fast.

Bruce V Verified Purchase

Sky-Tec - Starter 12V - Overhauled - 646238-2OE

This was a convenient and timely solution to pick up the part for our downed aircraft. However, It would be important to know that only new starters come with an O-ring and the overhauled ones do not.

Kyle R Verified Purchase

Sky-Tec - Starter 24V Direct Drive - Rebuilt - 02437

A great starter for the big Continental engines

Smith A Verified Purchase

Sky-Tec - Starter 24V Direct Drive - Rebuilt - 02437

Appears to be a robust and well built product. It is working well.

Nicholas T Verified Purchase

Sky-Tec - Starter 24V Direct Drive - Rebuilt - 02437

Great starter for my TSIO-520. And great service from aircraft spruce.

Smith A Verified Purchase

Sky-Tec - Starter 24V Direct Drive - Rebuilt - 02437

Nice looking starter. It works well. It did not include the o-ring.

Mark B Verified Purchase

Sky-Tec - Starter 12V - Overhauled - 646238-2OE

I am very happy with this upgrade from the OEM lightweight starter originally installed by Cirrus on the IO-550.

Alan F Verified Purchase

Sky-Tec - Starter 24V Direct Drive - Rebuilt - 02437

Much better starter than the Skytec. Faster turn over.

Darryl E Verified Purchase

Sky-Tec - Starter 24V Direct Drive - Rebuilt - 02437

Working good

Good service starts eng . well

second one we have used works well

The overhaul arrived a day early and performs fine. I was very disappointed with the life of the original Hartzell starter that I bought new from Aircraft Spruce. It did not last nearly as long as the old Delco. I would be interested to know why it failed so early.