hevansrv7a
Well Known Member
"If you open the charging circuit while it is in operation, it will destroy the regulator."
The quote is from Van's web store.
Does this mean that if you turn off the alternator field circuit (in other words open it) while it is doing its job, it will destroy the regulator or does it refer to the output side?
I thought the purpose of a separate alternator switch or of one side of the classic Cessna big red switch was to be able to turn off the alternator if there was an over-voltage condition.
I ask because my alternator (Van's 60A) suddenly stopped working. I don't recall having turned it off while it was working, but I guess I could have. I only have 90 hours on the airplane, same on the alternator. It seems a little early for a sudden and complete failure. Yes, I've checked all the connections and taken it to an auto shop to "test".
I am knowledge-impaired in many areas and this one is near the top of the list. Experts welcome.
The quote is from Van's web store.
Does this mean that if you turn off the alternator field circuit (in other words open it) while it is doing its job, it will destroy the regulator or does it refer to the output side?
I thought the purpose of a separate alternator switch or of one side of the classic Cessna big red switch was to be able to turn off the alternator if there was an over-voltage condition.
I ask because my alternator (Van's 60A) suddenly stopped working. I don't recall having turned it off while it was working, but I guess I could have. I only have 90 hours on the airplane, same on the alternator. It seems a little early for a sudden and complete failure. Yes, I've checked all the connections and taken it to an auto shop to "test".
I am knowledge-impaired in many areas and this one is near the top of the list. Experts welcome.