Testimonials

I was fortunate to have a strong tailwind that assisted me in reaching the airport with a non-event landing. My mechanic said the engine failure problem was caused by lack of lubricating oil due to improper preheating. This failure happened to me back in the mid 1980s and I have installed Tanis heaters on each aircraft owned thereafter. I currently use the Tanis TAS 100 on my IO-360. I use this system from Fall to Spring. The Tanis heater is very economical to use, so I keep it plugged in 24/7. I now have peace of mind that my engine is properly heated and ready for operation.

Jerry Brown, Flying Adventures Magazine

I have over 20 years of experience with Tanis engine heaters and have had 100% reliability with your equipment. Furthermore, I have not experienced any problems associated with cold weather operation and I strongly recommend to all aircraft owners that they consider using your products. During engine rebuild my mechanic insisted that I install a preheating system and recommended the Tanis brand. I followed his recommendation and have been extremely pleased with the Tanis heater.

Jerry Brown, Flying Adventures Magazine

I trust my life to my engine, so I trust my engine to Tanis. https://erikedgrenairshows.com/sponsors

Erik Edgren Airshows

Brian Barber of Polaris Industries Talks Aircraft Preheat in Minnesota

Brian Barber, Polaris Industries

I was fortunate to have a strong tailwind that assisted me in reaching the airport with a non-event landing. My mechanic said the engine failure problem was caused by lack of lubricating oil due to improper preheating. This engine had just 380 hours since overhaul. During engine rebuild my mechanic insisted that I install a preheating system and recommended the Tanis brand. I followed his recommendation and have been extremely pleased with the Tanis heater. This failure happened to me back in the mid 1980s and I have installed Tanis heaters on each aircraft owned thereafter. I currently use the Tanis TAS 100 on my IO-360. I use this system from Fall to Spring, which is generally October to April. The Tanis heater is very economical to use, so I keep it plugged in 24/7. My electric bill cost to keep my engine properly heated in an unheated hangar is approximately just $12.60 month. I now have the piece of mind that my engine is properly heated and ready for operation. I have over 20 years of experience with Tanis engine heaters and have had 100% reliability with your equipment. Furthermore, I have not experienced any problems associated with cold weather operation and I strongly recommend to all aircraft owners that they consider using your products.

Jerry Brown, Flying Adventures Magazine

We have Tanis systems installed in all our aircraft and love them.

Lori Egge, Sky Trekking Alaska

I operate a North Wing Sport XTC weight-shift-control trike in Hilo, Hawaii. The Tanis preheat system allows me to remove harmful condensation from my engine and delivers smooth and reliable engine performance.

George Tamlin, Keaau, Hawaii

The Tanis Preheat System is safe, reliable, easy to install and most of all, it is a preheat system that provides you with an investment that you will not regret later!

Sky-Tractor Supply, Hillsboro, ND

The best-known multipoint electric preheating systems come from Tanis Aircraft. We do not recommend cheaper electric systems that heat only the oil pan. As you now know, heating the cylinders and case is absolutely essential. Read the entire article at www.avweb.com

Mike Busch, Editor-in-Chief of AVweb

As for the Tanis cylinder system, it deserves the reputation it enjoys. It's well made, effective and remains a favored choice in cold country, where preheat from an electrically robust system is an absolute must. Mechanics we've spoken to speak highly of Tanis design.

Aviation Consumer, March 2001

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