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Standby compass needed
Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2026 1:00 pm
by Chiefrussell
I’m in need of a good whiskey compass - present installed one is leaking. Email me:
otw34349c@gmail.com
Re: Standby compass needed
Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2026 2:24 pm
by 6643
"Standby"?
If it's not the "magnetic direction indicator" required by part 91.205(b)(3), you can get a repair kit from
Aircraft Spruce for $13.50 and fix the leak yourself. Otherwise the repair must be carried out by an certified Instrument Repair Station.
[Edit] That might still be a better bet than used.
Re: Standby compass repaired
Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2026 8:09 am
by Chiefrussell
My IA had a repair kit so I’m legal and flying again - However, I’d still like a vertical card compass when one comes available
Re: Standby compass needed
Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2026 9:45 am
by 6597
Here's a TSO'd example on sale
https://www.chiefaircraft.com/pcn-pai700.html
Cheaper non-TSO'd units available but don't know how that works on our birds-
Vertical compass card wanted
Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2026 5:50 pm
by Chiefrussell
Just let me know if or when a good vertical card compass is available and I’ll be in contact
Re: Standby compass needed
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2026 9:02 am
by 6183
Dick,
Have you checked on Ebay? There are a few listed.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/187429901346?_ ... R8TujK3_Zg
Is this for the Cessna 140 or 195 you have?
Mike