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Engine preheating streamlined

By Janice Wood · December 15, 2008 ·

Sporty’s SureStart Electric Pre-Heater weighs just 16 pounds, yet provides 20,000 BTUs of heat, capable of preheating most aircraft engines from 10°F to starting temperature in only 45 minutes, according to Sporty’s officials.

The SureStart Electric Pre-Heater plugs into a standard 110v outlet and uses less than 15 amps.
Available exclusively from Sporty’s, the SureStart Electric Pre-Heater is built into a standard 20-inch tool box. The pre-heater includes 5 feet of hose.

Price: $499.

For more information: 800-SPORTYS or Sportys.com.

About Janice Wood

Janice Wood is editor of General Aviation News.

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