Today's Message Index:
----------------------
1. 03:30 AM - Re: alternator (David Jones)
2. 04:20 AM - Re: alternator (Terry Moushon)
3. 04:48 AM - Re: alternator (Neil Corella)
4. 10:34 AM - alternator "fail" (dlm)
5. 12:17 PM - Re: alternator "fail" (Bill Watson)
Message 1
| INDEX | Back to Main INDEX |
| NEXT | Skip to NEXT Message |
| LIST | Reply to LIST Regarding this Message |
| SENDER | Reply to SENDER Regarding this Message |
|
Hi Folks,
I have a RV-10 with 1300 hours and my B&C alternators have never been a problem.
David Jones
N331DJ
Sent from my iPad
> On Aug 4, 2019, at 9:30 PM, Robert Jones <rjones560xl@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> Sorry about your Plane Power alternator. They have not had a good track record
repairing their product. That is why I bought the B&C alternators.
>
> Robert Jones
>
>> On Aug 4, 2019, at 17:13, dlm <dlm34077@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Just had "failure to charge" problem with the electrical system; I suspect the
components of the alternator system. Does anyone know which alternator has
supplied and do they still sell replacements or parts? I think mine may be a
Plane Power 60A 12V. Also any idea of TBO for this appliance? The only thing I
checked today was to ensure that the field breaker is working and bus voltage.
Temps are about 110F; higher in the hangar.
>
>
>
>
Message 2
| INDEX | Back to Main INDEX |
| PREVIOUS | Skip to PREVIOUS Message |
| NEXT | Skip to NEXT Message |
| LIST | Reply to LIST Regarding this Message |
| SENDER | Reply to SENDER Regarding this Message |
|
I have 425 hours on my RV10 and installed the Vans supplied Power Alternator.
No issues to date. I did take the advice of other builders and added a separate
air cooling tube. I review certain elements on every flight for and so far
the voltage has been 14.3v - 14.4v. My flying amperage is generally between 13A
-20A.
Message 3
| INDEX | Back to Main INDEX |
| PREVIOUS | Skip to PREVIOUS Message |
| NEXT | Skip to NEXT Message |
| LIST | Reply to LIST Regarding this Message |
| SENDER | Reply to SENDER Regarding this Message |
|
I had a plane power on a velocity I built short out internally. They gave me
a new one as it was only 6 months old. Im flying an RV10 now with a plane power.
Ive had them on other planes Ive built also with good luck.
Sent from my iPhone
> On Aug 5, 2019, at 7:19 AM, Terry Moushon <tmoushon@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> I have 425 hours on my RV10 and installed the Vans supplied Power Alternator.
No issues to date. I did take the advice of other builders and added a separate
air cooling tube. I review certain elements on every flight for and so far
the voltage has been 14.3v - 14.4v. My flying amperage is generally between
13A -20A.
>
>
>
>
Message 4
| INDEX | Back to Main INDEX |
| PREVIOUS | Skip to PREVIOUS Message |
| NEXT | Skip to NEXT Message |
| LIST | Reply to LIST Regarding this Message |
| SENDER | Reply to SENDER Regarding this Message |
|
| Subject: | alternator "fail" |
Just an update. After removing the cowls, found everything normal and bus
voltage on the B+ output. I had already verified that bus voltage was
making it through the field switch/breaker. I investigated with Hartzell an
alternator inspection document. I considered that when I put the charger on
the batteries, recharge was very quick. On a last thought without removing
the existing alternator I put a voltmeter on the bus directly and started
the engine, I immediately saw 14V+ on the bus. Problem solved. I am
ordering a new sensor from GRT. BTW Vans still sells replacement parts but
it is seems more difficult to find them on the website. Also found that
starters are TBO equivalent to the engine and had no consensus on TBO for
alternator.
Message 5
| INDEX | Back to Main INDEX |
| PREVIOUS | Skip to PREVIOUS Message |
| NEXT | Skip to NEXT Message |
| LIST | Reply to LIST Regarding this Message |
| SENDER | Reply to SENDER Regarding this Message |
|
| Subject: | Re: alternator "fail" |
On 8/5/2019 1:32 PM, dlm wrote:
> Just an update. After removing the cowls, found everything normal and
> bus voltage on the B+ output. I had already verified that bus voltage
> was making it through the field switch/breaker. I investigated with
> Hartzell an alternator inspection document. I considered that when I
> put the charger on the batteries, recharge was very quick. On a last
> thought without removing the existing alternator I put a voltmeter on
> the bus directly and started the engine, I immediately saw 14V+ on the
> bus. Problem solved. I am ordering a new sensor from GRT. BTW Vans
> still sells replacement parts but it is seems more difficult to find
> them on the website. Also found that starters are TBO equivalent to
> the engine and had no consensus on TBO for alternator.
Trying to understand what you determined the problem was; a GRT sensor?
Is that in their EIS?
(I've been dealing with several charging and voltage level problems over
the years and have GRT EFIS, EIS, and 2 B&C Alts and Regs)
---
This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software.
https://www.avast.com/antivirus
Other Matronics Email List Services
These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.
-- Please support this service by making your Contribution today! --
|