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Old August 23rd 05, 12:35 AM
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Ron Natalie wrote:
: Redundant engine driven vacuum pumps.
: Quite common on twins and some of the bigger singles. The rub on
: singles is having a place to mount the second one.

Now, even *I* say that's silly for a single. For a twin, sure... since it's likely already in place.
There's still a single point of failure (instrument itself)... An electric AI is more effective. Too bad they're
extra-ridiculously aviation priced.

-Cory
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