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Model C12ST2/S


Model C12ST2

 


Model C12ST3/C24ST3

High Efficiency

Recommended for

3-Series Continental Engines

 


Model C12ST4/C24ST4 Lightweight, High Torque Recommended for 4-Series Continental Engines

 

 

Model C12ST5/C24ST5

High Performance
Recommended for 5-Series Continental Engines

 

 

 

 

  Got a Continental?...

 

 

Continental Starters

 

HOW TO CONVERT

MECHANICAL  PULL-TYPE STARTERS TO PUSH-BUTTON

 

CLICK ON THE PICTURE
TO SEE HOW WE CONVERTED
OUR ERCOUPE 415C-D C85-12 FROM PULL START TO PUSH BUTTON

USING SKY-TEC'S STCs

 

Converting a Pull-Start?

Here are the STC instructions.  And be sure to click on the Ercoupe picture above for good pictures to familiarize yourself with the process. 

 

Our comprehensive starter conversion certification page has all the resources you'll need to prepare submit your 337's for installing the Sky-Tec C12ST2/S starter (KCST2).

 

The Pitch Ditch your pull-cable and lifeless antique starter.  If it has not died already, it's just a matter of time. And aren't you tired of adjusting that pull cable so that the starter energizes only at the very end of the pulling motion?  Sky-Tec ST2 starters are proven, durable and provide much quicker rotation for easier, effortless starts.  ST2 starters feature no-maintenance, self-resetting kickback protection. The Sky-Tec ST2 starter replaces both the old, antique heavyweight starter AND the continuous running sprag clutch assembly on smaller CMI engines.  Reduces weight by 6-8 pounds and eliminates the possibility of the continuously running sprag clutch components failing in the engine oil bath (that's a bad day).  The ST2 provides faster starts, lighter weight, reliability & peace of mind. The ST3 is the lightest starter adapter friendly starter available.  Capable of cranking even the largest Continental engines on 24 volts, the ST3 offers the best balance of light weight, torque, starter adapter protection and proven reliability.  The ST3 is also the perfect starting solution for 12 volt aircraft with smaller bore continental 6-cylinder engines.  PMA certified.  Customer proven. The ST4 is the newest member of the Sky-Tec Continental starter line designed to minimize weight while providing additional torque for larger bore Continental engines.  The proven centrifugal release clutch from the ST3 is combined with the higher torque motor of the ST5 to provide a light weight, high torque, starter adapter friendly starter perfect for both 12 volt and 24 volt 470-powered aircraft.   The ST5 offers Sky-Tec best power and durability of the Continental starter line.  At just 9.4 lbs., the ST5 shaves eight to nine pounds from most large bore continental engines.  The ST5's side-mounted solenoid can be clocked to clear any nearby-mounted engine accessories and provides safe, instant release of the Continental starter adapter wrap spring.

Best for

The C12ST2/S is most commonly sold in the KCST2 Conversion Kit to convert pull-start C85-12 through O-300-C engines to push-button.

 

The KCST2 Conversion Kit includes the C12ST2/S starter, push-to-start button, placard, wiring and the STC instructions for performing the engine & airframe conversions.

The C12ST2 is the ideal replacement starter for factory key-start O-200 & O-300 engines.

 

Recommended for Continental factory key-start engines (commonly O-200-C 

through O-300-C) - Installation does not require removal of factory needle bearing.

The ST3 is Continental's factory OE starter on all new 24V Continental 520 and 550 engines due to its extreme light weight. 

 

The ST3 is also ideal for all 

12V or 24V O-300-D and IO-360 Continental engines.

The all new ST4 merges the extremely durability and high torque motor of the ST5 motor combined with the proven lightweight clutch of the ST3 making it safe for all Continental starter adapters.

 

Recommended for 12V and 24V Continental 470-series engines.

The ST5 offers extreme duty cycle and very high torque.

 

Safe for all Continental starter adapters.

 

Recommended for 12V and 24V Continental 520 & 550 engines.

Certification

For pull-start engines, eligibility is by FAA PMA Supplement 5 for engines modified per

STC SE10076SC

 

For IO-240 factory O-200-C key-start engines, eligibility is by 

FAA PMA Supplement 5 

For O-200 & O-300-C factory key start engines, eligibility is by FAA PMA Supplement 5 For O-300-D through TSIO-550 engines, eligibility is by 

FAA PMA Supplement 8

 

*Yes, while the ST3 is certified for nearly all 6-cylinder continental engines, 12 volt ST3s are best suited for 3-series engines while 24 volt ST3's are used on the full range of 6-cylinder engines.

For O-300-D through TSIO-550 engines, eligibility is by 

FAA PMA Supplement 12

 

*Yes, while the ST4 is certified for nearly all 6-cylinder continental engines, it is ideally suited for 6-cylinder engines that need more cranking power w/minimal weight increase.

For O-300-D through TSIO-550 engines, eligibility is by 

FAA PMA Supplement 6

 

*Yes, while the ST5 is certified for nearly all 6-cylinder continental engines, it is ideally suited for 6-cylinder engines that need more cranking power & longer 

duty cycle.

CRANKING LARGE BORE CONTINENTAL ENGINES WITHOUT DAMAGING STARTER ADAPTERS

 

Old style adapters, new style adapters and hangar tales

 

Ahhh, the amazing Mis-Information Super Highway...  

 

Sky-Tec developed the ST3, ST4, and ST5 starters to satiate customers who may be  concerned their particular TCM starter adapter may not be completely compatible with the previous generation permanent magnet starter motors (often stamped, "Slovenia" or "Iskra."

 

Many of customers of those starters have experienced repeated starter adapter failures and are seeking a more reliable and starter-adapter-friendly design.  Only Sky-Tec provides adapter-safe engagement and immediate release of the sensitive Continental starter adapter wrap spring.

 

The ST3, ST4 and ST5 starters each utilize a powerful permanent magnet motor, but we also incorporate unique methods of releasing the engagement ensuring there is minimal drag on the starter adapter input shaft after power has been released from the starter. In fact, no other starter releases the starter adapter wrap spring faster and more assuredly than Sky-Tec starters.

 

Sky-Tec is confident you will find the ST3, ST4 and ST5 starters each provide many years of reliable service for all types of TCM starter adapters. 

 

Kickback Protection

via internal self-resetting 
torque clutch

N/A

(Continental Starter Adapter provides kickback protection)

N/A

(Continental Starter Adapter provides kickback protection)

N/A

(Continental Starter Adapter provides kickback protection)

Motor  Wound Field Permanent Magnet Permanent Magnet Permanent Magnet
Release Proven, internal electro-mechanical solenoid engage/disengagement Centrifugal clutch Centrifugal clutch Reliable offset e/m solenoid
Mount Tough strontium-fortified 356 T6 Aluminum Alloy - gravitationally molded Tough, strontium-fortified 356 T6 Aluminum Alloy - gravitationally molded Tough, strontium-fortified 356 T6 Aluminum Alloy - gravitationally molded 356 T6 Aluminum mounting ring can be clocked in any direction in 60 degree increments so solenoid clears nearby engine accessories
Weight 8.9 lbs 6.5 lbs. 7.6 lbs. 9.4 lbs.
RPM

~100-140 RPM 

@11V

 

Also see:

  Debunking the "too fast" myth.

~60-100RPM

@11V

 

Also see: Debunking the "too fast" myth.

~60-100RPM

@22V

 

Also see: Debunking the "too fast" myth.

~60-100RPM

@11V

 

Also see: Debunking the "too fast" myth.

~60-100RPM

@22V

 

Also see: Debunking the "too fast" myth.

~60-100RPM

@11V

 

Also see: Debunking the "too fast" myth.

~60-100RPM

@22V

 

Also see: Debunking the "too fast" myth.

TBO 2700 hrs 

(recommended, not required)

2700 hrs 

(recommended, not required)

2700 hrs 

(recommended, not required)

2700 hrs 

(recommended, not required)

Warranty 2 Years 2 Years 2 Years 2 Years
Models C12ST2/S

KCST2

KCST2/SR

C12ST2

C12ST3

C24ST3

C12ST4

C24ST4

C12ST5 C24ST5
Best Use For recent factory O200-C or IO-240 engines

or

engines already modified by STC SE10076SC

Note: Normal Rotation

Complete STC pull-start conversion kit

for O-series engines incl. starter, switch, wiring, placard & STCs

Note: Reverse Rotation!!!

Complete STC pull-start conversion kit

for GO-300 engines (only)

 incl. starter, switch, wiring, placard & STCs

For factory key-start O200-C and O-300-A through O-300-C

engines

 

Simply remove & replace

Ideal for 12V aircraft with 3-series Continental Engine Suitable for most 24V aircraft with IO-360 through TSIO-550 Continental Engine Ideal for 12V aircraft with 4-series Continental Engine Suitable for most 24V aircraft with IO-360 through TSIO-550 Continental Engine Ideal for 12V aircraft with 5-series Continental Engine Suitable for most 24V aircraft with IO-360 through TSIO-550 Continental Engine
Voltage 12V 12V 24V 12V 24V 12V 24V
Power 1.0kW 1.7kW 3.2kW 3.6kW 4.0kW 3.6kW 4.0kW
Current 95A avg 

@ 11V / 100 RPM Test

185-285A 

@ 11V, 100 RPM Test

125-185A

@ 22V, 100 RPM Test

~185-320A

@ 11V, 100 RPM Test

~105-185A 

@ 22V, 100 RPM Test

~185-320A 

@ 11V, 100 RPM Test

~105-185A 

@ 22V, 100 RPM Test

Street Price C12ST2/S

from $564

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KCST2

from $586

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KCST2/SR

from $686

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C12ST2

from $564

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C12ST3

from $498

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C24ST3

from $527

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C12ST4

from $505

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C24ST4

from $542

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C12ST5

from $512

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C24ST5

from $556

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Cost to
Rebuild
$346 $346 $346 $346 $306 $324 $310 $333 $315 $342
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Product

Resources

ST2 Series Starter Installation Sheet

Includes recommended TBO information

 

Comprehensive Pull-Start Conversion Certification Page

 

Incl. all the resources you'll need to prepare submit your 337's for installing the Sky-Tec C12ST2/S starter (KCST2). 

ST3 Installation Sheet

 

 

Includes recommended TBO information

ST4 Installation Sheet

 

 

Includes recommended TBO information

ST5 Installation Sheet

 

 

Includes recommended TBO information

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