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At 09:23 AM 10/5/2006, Timothy LeBaron wrote:
Here is the question. Do I need to change over to an alternator and
if so then why?
Short answer, "No".
What you have to do first is add up all the electrical loads that are
continuous. This includes all the radios but no the transmitters,
intercoms, any anticollision lighting, nav lights, etc, and anything
vital to engine operation, like electric fuel pumps, if
installed. Landing lights, gear and flap motors, etc do not
count. This sum cannot exceed 80% of the generator's capacity.
If it does, you may be able to increase the generator's capacity. If
you have a 12 amp generator, there are 20 and 35 amp generators available.
That said, an alternator might be the most cost effective upgrade,
should you need one. Do the math first, though.
John Cooper, A&P
Skyport Services
PO Box 249
4996 Delaware Tnpk
Rensselaerville, NY 12147
518 797-3064
Fax 518 797-3865
www.skyportservices.net
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