Awesome starter
Sheble N
Verified Purchase
Sky-Tec Starter 12V 149Nl
September 17, 2024
I have only started my plane once since the new starter installation, but the starter engaged and turned the prop well. The best part of this new Sky-Tec starter design is it was 9lbs lighter than the starter it replaced.
David B
Verified Purchase
Sky-Tec Starter 12V 149Nl
September 2, 2024
This starter was installed on my Cessna Cardinal, and so far, it has been great. It works flawlessly and is 9 pounds lighter than the starter it replaced. I am very happy with it so far.
David B
Verified Purchase
Sky-Tec Starter 12V 149Nl
August 30, 2024
New starter came quick works really well They are very helpful
Norman S
Verified Purchase
Sky-Tec Starter 12V 149Nl
July 30, 2024
Easy install. Works great. Still waiting on core refund for old MZ 4222
Gary L
Verified Purchase
Sky-Tec Starter 12V 149Nl
June 6, 2024
Great starter
Bens M
Verified Purchase
Sky-Tec Starter 12V 149Nl
April 10, 2024
Much faster starts. Easy installation. 7 lb. lighter than
original.
Carl A
Verified Purchase
Sky-Tec Starter 12V 149Nl
November 30, 2023
Huge improvement
Terry A
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Sky-Tec Starter 12V 149Nl
October 17, 2023
Great starter.
Gary B
Verified Purchase
Sky-Tec Starter 12V 149Nl
September 20, 2023
Gerald K
Verified Purchase
Sky-Tec Starter 12V 149Nl
August 8, 2023
White B
Verified Purchase
Sky-Tec Starter 12V 149Nl
July 11, 2023
Put this in to replace a the OEM starter. Running great so far. It’s lighter and easier to install also has more cranking power than the original.
Jerry C
Verified Purchase
Sky-Tec Starter 12V 149Nl
June 20, 2023
Easy install Incredible torque and spin speed. Motor starts quick. Works every time. Great replacement for my dying old starter. This one wont leave me stranded!
Joel D
Verified Purchase
Sky-Tec Starter 12V 149Nl
June 15, 2023
Quality product. Easy to install. Well worth the money!!!
David H
Verified Purchase
Sky-Tec Starter 12V 149Nl
May 23, 2023
Worked fine as a replacement
William F
Verified Purchase
Sky-Tec Starter 12V 149Nl
May 3, 2023
So far so good. The starter has a lot more torque than the previous starter. With a smaller size, it was easy to install, because the wire connections become more accessible. The reduction in weight is also very apparent.
Darryl F
Verified Purchase
Sky-Tec Starter 12V 149Nl
April 25, 2023
Working well. Spins faster. Lighter weight. Helps cg on a Cardinal.
Joseph J
Verified Purchase
Sky-Tec Starter 12V 149Nl
April 22, 2023
Not the product I needed so returned it unused
Richard D
Verified Purchase
Sky-Tec Starter 12V 149Nl
March 15, 2023
IT WAS GREAT EXCHANGING MY OLD VERY HEAVY STARTER FOR THIS NEW LIGHT WEIGHT SKYTEC STARTER. AIRCRAFT SPRUCE DID THEIR JOB. GREAT SERVICE AND DELIVERY.
Nathaniel B
Verified Purchase
Sky-Tec Starter 12V 149Nl
November 13, 2022
This starter was a direct replacement for my 172k 0320 very easy to install
Shipped in a timely manner and the description of the product was spot on
Two thumbs up 👍
Michael M
Verified Purchase
Sky-Tec Starter 12V 149Nl
November 4, 2022
Magaero L
Verified Purchase
Sky-Tec Starter 12V 149Nl
September 21, 2022
Would have been nice to know in advance that the electrical leads are in a different spot!
John R
Verified Purchase
Sky-Tec Starter 12V 149Nl
September 15, 2022
After a few dozen starts so far, it has performed flawlessly. I bought this one because the solenoid was failing in my old one. I understand this one will not have that issue. I hope that pattern continues for many years
John T
Verified Purchase
Sky-Tec Starter 12V 149Nl
August 10, 2022
Janis F
Verified Purchase
Sky-Tec Starter 12V 149Nl
August 3, 2022
Reliable starter
Mike L
Verified Purchase
Sky-Tec Starter 12V 149Nl
July 21, 2022
This was my third 149-NL starter. I had problems with the previous two, even sent one in for warranty repair and it didn’t fix the problem l I bought a new 149-NL and it worked great. No issues.
Steven C
Verified Purchase
Sky-Tec Starter 12V 149Nl
June 23, 2022
Excellent product. Easy to install. Works as advertised
William J
Verified Purchase
Sky-Tec Starter 12V 149Nl
June 7, 2022
Its a Great starter,
My first one lasted at least 15 years, And just
Had to install new one.
Lindsay L
Verified Purchase
Sky-Tec Starter 12V 149Nl
June 1, 2022
Magaero L
Verified Purchase
Sky-Tec Starter 12V 149Nl
June 1, 2022
Fast shipping
Bruce H
Verified Purchase
Sky-Tec Starter 12V 149Nl
May 25, 2022
Magaero L
Verified Purchase
Sky-Tec Starter 12V 149Nl
May 16, 2022
Magaero L
Verified Purchase
Sky-Tec Starter 12V 149Nl
May 16, 2022
The starter fit our Cessna 172 and it turns the engine over faster than the old starter
Flying 1
Verified Purchase
Sky-Tec Starter 12V 149Nl
March 2, 2022
I ordered my starter to replace an identical unit that failed to function, stranding me at a distant airport until I found a mechanic willing to give me a hand prop. The old part had been in service for 8 years and 1635 tach hours. It is unclear to me why the part failed. I suspect that another pilot who flew my plane made repeated starting attempts and burnt it out. Be sure to put the sticker onto your panel that warns pilot to only crank for 20 seconds or something like that.
Eric L
Verified Purchase
Sky-Tec Starter 12V 149Nl
February 27, 2022
Had the same starter on my beech sierra and it was very reliable. Just bought another one for my VANS RV to replace an intermittent okd bendix drive, so much faster and also much easier on the battery. A++
2681210 O
Verified Purchase
Sky-Tec Starter 12V 149Nl
January 14, 2022
As advertised, free shipping, came on time. Shipped the old one back and got a prompt credit for the core.
The starter is everything you have been told, but you will still be surprised by the speed that the prop turns. Good luck counting 3 blades! Be advised that there are strict usage limits, be sure to allow it to cool.
Will M
Verified Purchase
Sky-Tec Starter 12V 149Nl
September 3, 2021
Excellent replacement started for my PA-28-181. The difference is hard to explain, but this starter is well worth the money.
Jesse W
Verified Purchase
Sky-Tec Starter 12V 149Nl
August 23, 2021
My customer could not be happier with the starter.
Royalton A
Verified Purchase
Sky-Tec Starter 12V 149Nl
July 8, 2021
This is the best replacement for the old Bendix or the Sky - Tec permanent magnet starter.
Dale F
Verified Purchase
Sky-Tec Starter 12V 149Nl
July 7, 2021
It came. It fits. It works. I just wish I had known the new star washers ARE included. Ive got a few baggies of washers n bolts now that I dont really need.... ordered some to be sure we were covered.
Add the included info to the product description for the next guy, please.
Caracole S
Verified Purchase
Sky-Tec Starter 12V 149Nl
June 7, 2021
Works beautifully, better value than OEM and lighter as well. Spruce delivered to the fuel island at corona airport, can’t get more convenient than that!
Ted M
April 16, 2021
Installed this starter on my Cessna 170B / Lycoming
O-360-A4M. It easily fit with no baffle interference. This is not the type of starter that cranks super fast, but is faster and smoother than the stock Presolite type starter. Time will tell regarding longevity. Overall I like it.
Rob D
March 20, 2021
Great product, a joy to start the plane now.
Thomas B
December 20, 2020
Great replacement
Stewmon A
December 9, 2020
quality product
Warren S
November 30, 2020
Amazing starter, makes the old starter look pathetic when it was working, hot starts are no longer a issue as this starter turns the engine over so fast it has no option other than to start. Fantastic shipping time from aircraft spruce, was shipped 2 hours after ordered, and delivered into South Africa in 6 days.
Clive L
November 25, 2020
Always a great product.
James B
November 24, 2020
This starter NEW was less than a refurbished starter + core charge + shipping. Made sense to me! Being installed by my mechanic now. This company is easy to work with and shipping is quick and trackable.
Peg B
November 23, 2020
This thing is amazing. With my new starter and battery, I can almost taxi on electric power, not gas. :o)
Jon P
November 16, 2020
With the old Prestolite starter one could always see the blades go by with the SkyTec, despite the fact that I still have a braided strap on the positive terminal, the blades are a blur. Add to that the fact that it is half the weight of the Prestolite and you have a starter that will leave you tickled pink.
Sarosh P
November 12, 2020
Great step up from the original starter.
Gil
November 2, 2020
Fits perfectly, lighter, easer to install. You will need to find approximately three inches slack on the power wire to reach the lug, as it is not in the same place as an OE starter. Works like a champ. Great price.
Flying K
September 18, 2020
This starter is unbelievable, worth every dime! Turns my 300hp O540 three times as fast as standard starter , should have bought this years ago !
Matthew B
March 20, 2020
Excellent service from Aircraft spruce !
Mitchell L
January 27, 2020
Great starter and great service
Matt S
January 20, 2020
Arrived on schedule as promised. Great starter so far. Installed last week. Pleasure doing business with Aircraft Spruce.
Rick H
January 17, 2020
Starter arrived quickly and just as ordered.
Steve B
December 28, 2019
Great product, works well and priced fair.
Tony A
November 6, 2019
Works Great. Lighter than old one.
John C
October 21, 2019
arrived sooner than I expected, very happy about that.
Well packed and protected.
Darrell B
October 19, 2019
I replaced my Kelly starter with this new Sky-Tec 149-NL starter (PA28R-180) and what an improvement in cranking speed.
Bravo, and I saved ~ 6 pounds to boot.
Thing is that the +B lead will need to be extended ~ 1.5 in. in order to connect to the new starter. In my case, I had enough slack in the starter wiring so this was not a problem.
Kim E
October 9, 2019
Just put it on O320 h2ad. So far so good. Just read the warning that is attached to starter so you dont burn it up. It has a sticker that you attach inside the plane. Warn all other pilots to observe this. Also its light weight is awesome. Mechanic did have to cut shroud on right side (from pilot seat) but it Left a gap on left side of shroud due to smaller size than the original. He said we need to attach flexible material to seal it. Also had to pull electric wire that goes to starter forward to reach bolt. we had enough slack but if yours is already tight that may be an issue but one easily fixed. F.y.i. I have only started it 4 times so far. God bless.
Therin S
August 5, 2019
Plug and play...works great. Seems to spin a lot faster using same low CCA battery. Pleased so far.
Butch
December 9, 2018
Great Upgrade from original Delco
Jeff A
Verified Purchase
Sky-Tec Starter 12V 149Nl
April 12, 2022
Cranks the engine over much better than the 149-xlt starter it replaced. Why not 5 stars? One star off for price gouging and one star off because it didnt fit. The teeth stick out too far and need a shim to be installed. You either fabricate your own or call them for a work around of a SB that is expensive and is literally piece of paper to insert... if you can find it.
Hlb
February 12, 2024
My only issue with the starter is that it did not fit onto my lyc 0-360 correctly --- the starter gear was too close to my ring gear. I tightened up the mounting bolts to be sure, yet still too close.
Although my motor had been rebuilt (possible reason for the issue... I dont know), apparently Sky-Tek (Lyc) would not accept the return because of mounting marks on the starter. So if you buy one, check the fit closely without making any marks on the starter mounting plate, or youre stuck with it...
Ed M
April 5, 2020
Great little starter - but having to pay core charge on a net new product is just wrong and false marketing. If you buy new its normally an out right purchase. If do have a core you still must pay the shipping back to spruce- if you don’t have a core the cost of your new starter becomes $200 higher - To be fair the core charge is required by Hartzell - Not Aircraft spruce. At that higher cost you should look at a rebuilt Prestolite or buy a BC starter - another great lightweight starter. A new Hartzel with a core is not a good deal.
Dave V
January 26, 2021
My second Sky-Tec starter has failed, both at about 250 hours. I’m now changing to their B&C competitor, Less money and no trade-in. Will let you know how this works.
Frank B
August 17, 2024
Had one, lasted 6 months
Funoutside A
Verified Purchase
Sky-Tec Starter 12V 149Nl
May 6, 2023
3 starts and this starter failed
Paragon A
Verified Purchase
Sky-Tec Starter 12V 149Nl
March 29, 2022