Where can I get an alternator conversion kit?
Where can I get an alternator conversion kit?
I found a belt-driven FAA approved generator-to-alternator conversion kit by Plane-Power out of Granbury, Tex. My research showed that the STC for this kit was issued in 2007, and the company website indicated that over 10,000 alternator kits had been shipped.
Can a fuse be removed from an alternator?
You can typically remove an alternator fuse with your fingers, but just like with your fuse box, you may have to turn to a screwdriver for help. The goal will be to pry it out of your fuse box without doing any damage to it or to the alternator fuse itself.
Where is the Alt Field placard on a Cessna Flyer?
I installed a Tyco W31 switch/circuit breaker in the existing row of electrical switches in my instrument panel and installed the ALT FIELD placard above the switch. The installation instructions are very complete.
Can a Doff alternator be replaced on a Cessna?
Replacing the original equipment DOFF-type alternator with a modern, aircraft-specific Plane-Power alternator is a good move. It’s a very good move if you’re still depending on a generator for electrical power.
What should the field current be on an alternator?
The alternator field current is substantially lower than the current output the alternator produces while operating. For example, the alternator may produce 50 to 70 amperes during operation, but the field current may only be a couple of amperes. The best part of testing your alternator field current is you don’t need to turn on your engine.
When to use an alternator field disconnect?
An alternator field disconnect is used to protect the diodes in an alternator when the battery switch is inadvertently turned to the “OFF” position. Essentially it turns off the alternator output. Below is a description of the operation of an alternator and how the AFD works.
Where is the AfD located on a battery?
The AFD is a secondary, isolated, single pole switch within the battery switch, through which the alternator field current source wire from the voltage regulator is wired.
Where is the volt meter on an alternator?
To diagnose the problem, put the positive wire of your volt meter on the alternator output terminal and the negative wire of your volt meter on the battery plus terminal. Put some load on the battery, such as lights or something, rev the engine, and see how much voltage is getting dropped between the alternator output and the battery terminal.
