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Electroair EIS Install on a Bonanza

The latest field report after retrofitting Electroair’s electronic ignition once again proves that a logical physical installation should be the top priority.

Electroair EIS and wiring on the Bonanza’s upper left area of the firewall, replacing the right magneto.
That’s the EIS and wiring on the Bonanza’s upper left area of the firewall, replacing the right magneto.

Moving back into piston-single ownership with a turbocharged B36TC Bonanza from our Beech Baron, several upgrades are in the queue to bring her to the level we desire. The first upgrade was installing the Electroair ignition system.

While the installation is straightforward, during the process I uncovered some quirks about the system that might create problems for others contemplating it for their bird.