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Trutach II Optical Digital Tachometer

$235.00/Each
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Part# 10-01021

Overview

An inaccurate tachometer can waste performance, fuel and engine life. Mechanical tachometers are notoriously inaccurate and should be checked at each annual and 100 hour inspection or any time aircraft performance is in question. The TruTach II Optical Digital Tachometer measures the true speed of your propeller from inside or outside the aircraft. Just point it at the propeller or rotor blades and TruTach II will directly display the rotational speed with a resolution of 1 RPM. No connection to aircraft systems is required and measurements may be made at any speed setting from 240 to 70000 RPM.

Direct display is available for 2, 3, 4, and 5 blade propellers. Digital Signall Processing assures rock-solid display in single and multi-engine aircraft as well as helicopters. The compact 4-inch instrument weighs just 4 ounces and may be used with fast turning ultra-lights and kit plane propellers. Just turn it on, select the number of propeller blades and point. Automatic shut-off turns the unit off if you forget. The Tru Tach II includes a standard 9 volt battery providing 150 hours of operation.
   
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Reviews

The product worked exactly as advertised. It was easy to use and very accurate.

David L Verified Purchase

TRUTACH II DIGITAL TACHOMETER

February 15, 2024

Expensive, but it works.

David S Verified Purchase

TRUTACH II DIGITAL TACHOMETER

November 21, 2023

Worked like a champ. Just turned it on, laid it on the glareshield, and was reading rpm. Easy.

Thomas M Verified Purchase

TRUTACH II DIGITAL TACHOMETER

June 29, 2023

I had previously been using a digital tach that was only accurate within +-50rpm and was sensitive to different lighting and alignment issues. Trutach II rests on my glare-shield with reliable consistency and accuracy within one rpm regardless of lighting angle. Exceptionally pleased.

James Z Verified Purchase

TRUTACH II DIGITAL TACHOMETER

June 14, 2023

5 star product - works great and easy to use.

Gary B Verified Purchase

TRUTACH II DIGITAL TACHOMETER

June 6, 2023

Compact and easy to use, showed my legacy (1974) mechanical tach is reading 150 rpm low. Having just dropped $50K on a new Continental engine this is something I need to know.

Michael B Verified Purchase

TRUTACH II DIGITAL TACHOMETER

April 28, 2023

Works well

Glen F Verified Purchase

TRUTACH II DIGITAL TACHOMETER

November 7, 2022

Indicated RPM is more than electronic tach on my revmaster . If used in flight it may give eroniouse RPM .

Casey S Verified Purchase

TRUTACH II DIGITAL TACHOMETER

October 18, 2022

This is a great tach and very useful to double check the mechanical tach. Mine was way off and this pointed that out to me.

Daniel M Verified Purchase

TRUTACH II DIGITAL TACHOMETER

October 17, 2022

Aya A Verified Purchase

TRUTACH II DIGITAL TACHOMETER

September 8, 2022

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: What are the panel dimensions for the TruTach II?

The dimensions are 2-1/4" W x 1-7/16 H x 3-3/4" D. This product in not meant to be installed in a panel.

Q: Does the Trutach II Optical Digital Tachometer come with a protective casing or box?

The Trutach II Optical Digital Tachometer is packaged inside of a box.

Q: Do you have to set the Trutach II Optical Digital Tachometer for 2, 3 or4 blades every time you turn it on in a two blade C-172?

No, the Trutach II will store the desired number of blades and start with this input every time.

Q: Does the Trutach II digital instrument remain on for the duration of flight, or is one constantly cycling it prior to altering engine parameters?

The Trutach II is able to monitor changes in RPM and display them in real time. There is no need to turn the instrument off during flight.

Q: Does the TRUTACH II OPTICAL DIGITAL TACHOMETER Part # 10-01021 come calibrated or have the capibilities of being calibrated?

Per Trutach: The only calibration available is to switch from 2-5 prop blades.

Q: Will it work if I put it on the glare shield inside the aircraft?

Yes, the Trutach II is intended to be put on the glare shield for prop reading.

Q: Is this Trutach II Optical Digital indicator an FAA/EASA approved item and ifit cannot be installed in the panel, can it be used as primary engine instrument?

This unit is not FAA / EASA approved since it is not intended to be installed in a panel. You will still need to keep an approved panel mount tachometer.

Q: Does this unit come with a Certificate of Conformity stating that it complies with some form of National Calibration Standard or aa certificate of calibration?

No certifications are available for part # 10-01021.

Q: Does this tachometer require a reflective target material to be attached to the prop ? Also does it record max. rpm attained?

It does not need a reflective tape/material. It does not record rpm it only shows current rpm.

Q: Does this tachometer operate at fairly oblique angles (to the propeller measured)?

Yes, this will operate at an oblique angle as long as it has a clear view of the prop.

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