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| Subject: | Advice on intermittent voltage spiking in Jab 3300 |
After a recent catastrophic engine failure I purchased and installed a nearly new
(14.6 hour) Gen 3 Jabiru 3300 engine to install in my Arion Lightning LS-1.
After installation of the new engine I returned the aircraft to my home base
and after about 10 minutes of flight I had a "High Volts" warning on my GRT Sport
EFIS. The engine screen showed about 17.9 volts on the bus and battery.
I didn't experience any other problems and landed uneventfully. I then swapped
the voltage regulator that was on the aircraft with the one that came with the
Jabiru 3300 (same make/model regulator). I was certain that I matched the connections
that existed prior to the engine swap when exchanging the regulators.
I performed several additional flights testing the new engine and adjusting the
prop for best performance but still had some recurring instances of "High Volts".
Some of those occurrences happen intermittently during flight and sometimes
the "High Volts" light and warnings happen right after takeoff and remain
on until power is reduced for landing. Volts seem ok at idle at about 14 but
go as high as 18 volts when the warning is illuminated.
I have to confess to having little understanding of wiring, multi testers, and
the magic of aircraft electrical systems.
What may be causing this occasionally happening problem with my electrical system.
I've checks connections again and again.
Thanks, Captain Bob
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Blue Skies & Tailwinds,
Captain Bob
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