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    Instrument Range Markings

    Anyone know where I can get Falcon 2 1/4 airspeed gauges silk screened? I tried going with the range marking stickers on the outside of the glass but I'm not thrilled with the results. Aircraft Spruce told me Falcon will do it but I called Falcon and they indicated that wasn't the case. Any help is greatly appreciated.

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    I have had good luck with Century Instruments in Wichita - http://www.centuryinst.com/PriceList...Price_List.pdf

    The only challenge that you have is that they won't just silkscreen the face, they have to yellow tag the unit ( more $$). There must be an instrument shop somewhere near you. Ask around a larger FBO as to who they send their instrument work to.

    Best of luck,

    Wes
    N78PS

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    why would it need a yellow tag?

    In the past, any instrument shop could put decals on the face of an instrument. Perhaps they won't/don't do it anymore? I'd be curious to hear why the company that builds the instrument won't put markings on it specified by the cusomer.

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    My understanding is that their policy is that they only repaint instrument faces on units that they have opened and certified airworthy. That is just their business practice. Probably a liability concern. Not a regulatory requirement.

    A more local shop might be more flexible.

    My situation has usually involved an instrument with uncertain history so the overhaul is part of the service I ask for. If you have a new instrument, you likely do not want to pay for recertification just to get the face painted. But if you can't find a shop that will just mark the face, then Century is an option.

    Best of luck,

    Wes
    N78PS

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