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Airflow systems compressor belt
- Thread starter AmontgoRV
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Airflow Aviation at Chandler Muni, AZ, (KCHD), bought the Airflow Systems air conditioning unit. Phone number, 480-331-4023. This is the part number for the flat belt. Suggest you replace the alternator belt and don’t forget a new O-ring for the prop. Ask me how I know!
Good luck.
btw I just installed the system on my 10. How old was your belt when it snapped?
Good luck.
btw I just installed the system on my 10. How old was your belt when it snapped?
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I can't remember off-hand which I installed but here's an image from the Bill of Materials included with my kit:
I ended up using a Gates K040440 on my RV-10. The last 2 digits are the belt length, and I found I needed a slightly different length belt for my install. I found these belts available at a nearby auto parts store, so you may be able to purchase a couple different lengths and return the ones you don't use.
I agree you should think about replacing the alternator belt at the same time, as the belts are cheap, and the effort required to remove the prop to install them makes it a best practice to replace both while you have the prop off.
Thanks. The belt is about 9-10 years old.
