Electroair

Electroair received its first STC for an electronic ignition system in July 2011. The certification of the Electroair electronic ignition solidifies Electroair as the leader in general aviation ignition system design. Since the FAA issued the STC, Electroair has expanded its operation, staff, and distribution network.
During 2012, Electroair completed a major expansion of the Approved Model List (AML) by adding several aircraft models that use 4cyl Lycoming engines. Also, in 2012, Electroair completed the requirements for adding 4cyl Continental engines, including the O-200, IO-240, C-85, C-90 and more. The Electroair STC will encompass not 4cyl Lycoming engines, but 4cyl Continentals as well. By the end of 2012, Electroair will also have completed the necessary steps to add Piper light twins to the AML, including the Seminole, Twin Comanche, and Apache.
Electroair continues to work with flight schools and fleet operators to assist in fleet-wide implementation of electronic ignition systems (some flight schools have reported consistent fuel savings of 10-16%). Electroair is also working with OEMs in an effort to expand the Approved Model List (AML). By 2013, Electroair hopes to have upwards of 90% of the aircraft models that use 4cyl engines listed on the AML and eligible for using the Electroair electronic ignition system.
Late in 2012, Electroair will shift its focus to 6cyl electronic ignition systems for certified aircraft. The certification plan is in place, the test aircraft have been lined up, prototype parts designed and in place; all that’s left is to complete the steps. Electroair has also begun working on a solution for replacing the infamous Bendix Dual Magneto. Electroair expects to begin receiving approvals by early 2013.
With many milestones met, including moving from a company entirely dedicated to the experimental aircraft owners and continual improvement of electronic ignition systems, to a company that has successfully moved new technology into the Certified General Aviation fleet, Electroair does not foresee any technical or systematic hurdles that cannot be overcome while earning additional approvals. Electroair’s history will continue to grow as it expands, offering a much larger pool of aviators worldwide the opportunity to gain much more from their aircraft.