Build9A
Well Known Member
Took off today to heat up the oil for an oil change and noticed the alternator light flickering on and off, mostly on. After about 15 minutes I landed and pulled the cowl and checked all the alternator connections. All seemed secure with "maybe" one that I was able to tighten a little at the panel.
Changed the oil and then tried to start the engine. Nothing happened, prop wouldn't turn. Looked over at the fuses and noticed that the alt field fuse was popped. Pushed it in, turned the starter and engine started as normal. Alternator light off and alternator charging normally.
Could the suspect connection have caused the popped fuse and alt. light to flicker? I haven't flown it again cause I left the cowl off to continue to troubleshoot.
Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
Changed the oil and then tried to start the engine. Nothing happened, prop wouldn't turn. Looked over at the fuses and noticed that the alt field fuse was popped. Pushed it in, turned the starter and engine started as normal. Alternator light off and alternator charging normally.
Could the suspect connection have caused the popped fuse and alt. light to flicker? I haven't flown it again cause I left the cowl off to continue to troubleshoot.
Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.