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Flight Data System T-30 Electric Tachometer

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Part# 10-03898
MFR Model# T-30 FLIGHT DATA

Overview

Note: Not FAA Approved. Intended for use in experimental aircraft only.

    TACHOMETER:
  • Monitors Both Left and Right Ignition Systems
  • Warns when an Ignition System has Failed
  • Connects to P-Leads and/or Electronic Ignition
  • Works with Radial Engines too
  • Displays RPM or %RPM
  • No Firewall Penetration Required
    ENGINE HOUR METER:
  • Saves Engine Hours in "Tach Time" or Actual Time
  • Can Be Set to Any Starting Hour Reading
    FLIGHT TIMER:
  • Automatically Records Flight Time

Known to work with:
  • Slick Magnetos
  • Bendix Magnetos
  • M-14 Radial Engine Magnetos
  • Lightspeed Electronic Ignition
  • Emag/Pmag
  • Electro Air
  • Rotax Four Cycle Engines (912, etc...)
  • Jabiru (Hardware modification required, Please contact us before ordering to have your unit modified for a Jabiru it leaves our facility)
  • Suzuki 6 Cylinder used in Scaled P-51
  • Bosch Blue Coil and 009 Distributor
   
California Prop 65 Warning Symbol

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Features

  • Large and Easy to Read Digits
  • Extreme Operating Temperature Display
  • Soft Orange Backlight with Automatic Brightness
  • 2-1/4" Panel Mounted
  • Weighs 3.0oz
  • Milled Aluminum Enclosure
  • Includes Pre-Wired Connector
  • 12-28 Volt Compatible

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Reviews

Easy to fit with P Mags. Works well.

Mike W Verified Purchase

FLIGHT DATA SYS ELEC TACHOMETER T-30

February 26, 2024

Excellent little Tachometer! High quality material. Solid aluminum box (CNC). High quality workmanship. Easy to install. Works like a champ. Beautiful LCD display. Big numbers, easy to see it in day time and night (back illuminated). Highly recommend! I am very happy with it!

Lewis M Verified Purchase

FLIGHT DATA SYS ELEC TACHOMETER T-30

March 31, 2022

excellent product..

Michel R
April 5, 2021

Easy to install and set up with my electronic mag. Settings were quick and only had to adjust once to get the RPM fluctuation stabilized to my liking. Additional features are nice, I like the timer once the RPM hits 300.

Galen K
March 20, 2020

Excellent product, easy install. I built the harness on the bench to simplify install in the RV8.

James S
October 10, 2019

Installation was very easy. Installed in the existing tachometer opening. Wiring was straight forward and quick. I did run a second shielded wire for my Right Pmag. Installation and setup instructions were spot on for my installation.

Robert
November 25, 2017

Pleased with the features that this tachometer offers, plus it worked flawlessly using the resistance values recommended for Slick Magneto operation.

Richard R
March 16, 2017

I love it compared to cable driven tach. Like its other features. Also like its price. Install was no worse than any other item on an airplane, it always seems that one must tear the airplane apart to make a relative simple adjustment. My unit worked with the min. resistors provided, my luck. I too would have been miffed if I needed to switch. At least no canopy, just windshield and sheet metal to gain access. I hope it continues to work. In general I like to avoid soldered joints. Been there/done that with P-leads/hot mags. before.....

John C
December 16, 2015

Excellent unit. It removes the tach cable and huge head and replaces it with a small unit that just measured rpm by two wires to the back of the magneto switch (plus power). Highly recommended.

David
December 19, 2012

Very easy install work right off the hop I like the mag monitor and over speed alarm nice product for the price

Barry G Verified Purchase

FLIGHT DATA SYS ELEC TACHOMETER T-30

May 2, 2023

Q&A

Please note, Aircraft Spruce's personnel are not certified aircraft mechanics and can only provide general support and ideas, which should not be relied upon or implemented in lieu of consulting an A&P or other qualified technician. Aircraft Spruce assumes no responsibility or liability for any issue or problem which may arise from any repair, modification or other work done from this knowledge base. Any product eligibility information provided here is based on general application guides and we recommend always referring to your specific aircraft parts manual, the parts manufacturer or consulting with a qualified mechanic.

Q: Where does the pickup connect? Can I download an install manual?

We have added the Installation and Operations Manual as a pdf in the "Documents" tab on this webpage. This will have all the information you need. This post is regarding Part # 10-03898.

Q: From their manual: The T-30 is not approved for installation in certified aircraft.

Correct, the T-30 Flight Data System Electric Tach is not approved for installation in certified aircraft at this time.

Q: Will the Flight Data System Electronic Tachometer work on a points distributor? I am using a corvair engine on a home built.

The T-30 works with a Bosch Blue Coil and 009 Distributor, and will likely work with other points ignition systems.

Q: Can the Flight Data System electric tach unit have hours added to the memory for an existing aircraft?

The hour meter is adjustable and can be set to display current time.

Q: I am installing a Continental IO-360 (6 cylinder) in an experimental aircraft using slick magnetos. Will this work?

Per the manufacturer this will work with slick magnetos

Q: Is the T-30 tachometer back-lit?

Soft Orange Backlight with Automatic Brightness.

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