werxcv01
Well Known Member
I’ve been practicing cruising at 90 knots at 1,800 feet in my RV-8 with a Lycoming O-360, fixed pitch prop, and 30 amp alternator. The airplane has a VFR GRT Sport EFIS, single radio, ADS-B transponder, autopilot, and a full set of EI gauges.
The best RPM is about 1720, but with the strobes, nav lights, and landing and taxi lights on, I am getting a discharge light and the voltage is showing 12.2 to 12.4 volts.
I’m concerned about discharging the battery on the Ripon approach. Could this mean my alternator is going out?
A new alternator is on the AirVenture shopping list.
The best RPM is about 1720, but with the strobes, nav lights, and landing and taxi lights on, I am getting a discharge light and the voltage is showing 12.2 to 12.4 volts.
I’m concerned about discharging the battery on the Ripon approach. Could this mean my alternator is going out?
A new alternator is on the AirVenture shopping list.