For Immediate Release

Everett, Monday, June 2, 1997:    Precision Airmotive Corporation has just been granted Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) by the Federal Aviation Administration for its lightweight Lamar starter.

The Lamar permanent magnet starters represent the latest in starter technology, setting new  standards in performance and reliability. These lightweight starters deliver exceptional torque to start virtually any general aviation piston engine in nearly any environment, yet  weigh about 40 percent less than conventional starters. 

Precision’s patented permanent magnet motor design replaces the bulky windings of conventional starter motors with lightweight permanent magnets.  This revolutionary design eliminates considerable weight and results in more efficient starter operation as well as improved performance under most conditions.  During comprehensive testing, Lamar starters consistently provided faster engine starts than conventional starters under a variety of operating conditions.

The Lamar Starter at a Glance:

• Patented Permanent Magnet Design
• Designed for TBO Life
• Lightweight
• Simple Direct Design
• Improved Starter Efficiency
• 1000 Hour/Two Year Warranty

Precision Aviation Products Corporation and its companies Precision Airmotive Corporation and Precision Engines Corporation are headquartered at Paine Field in Everett, Washington.  Precision companies manufacture and overhaul a variety of general aviation products such as RSA fuel injection systems, MSA carburetors, and Lamar electrical components.  Precision is a leading overhaul facility for large Pratt & Whitney and Curtiss-Wright radial reciprocating aircraft engines.  In addition, Precision overhauls Bendix pressure carburetors, Stromberg carburetors, and Bendix (DP) turbine engine fuel controls.

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