Sky-Tec Flyweight high torque, light weight starter, model 149-12LS for Lycoming – $230 unused since overhaul. Bought for O-235 Long-EZ only to discover at installation time that I have 122 tooth ring gear (vs. 149 tooth ring gear). New price for this starter is $355. This is the lightest TSO starter on the market at 7.8 lbs.
From the Sky-Tec website: The product synonymous with the Sky-Tec name, The Original Flyweight™ provides unmatched value in Lycoming replacement starters. These are our most popular starter models (Models PM & LS). They feature permanent magnet motors unmatched value, reliable performance, high-torque, a ten pound weight savings over stock starters and twice the spin of old, heavyweight OEM starters resulting in faster and easier engine starts - especially improving hot engine start performance.
