scsmith
Well Known Member
This was discussed in another thread last week. Plane Power alternator, 400 hrs. indicated voltage at cruise conditions was 14.8 to 15.2 V With added load, like lights, the indicated voltage would drop to 14.4 V.
Bob Turner said it was an indication of some line resistance in the field wire.
I checked the terminal connections at the field switch and at the master switch (which must be on to energize field). Both fine.
I pulled the field connector plug off the back of the alternator and pinched the contact sockets closed a bit, as demonstrated by Dan Horton.
Problem solved. Indicated voltage is 14.4 now, regardless of load.
Thanks guys!
Bob Turner said it was an indication of some line resistance in the field wire.
I checked the terminal connections at the field switch and at the master switch (which must be on to energize field). Both fine.
I pulled the field connector plug off the back of the alternator and pinched the contact sockets closed a bit, as demonstrated by Dan Horton.
Problem solved. Indicated voltage is 14.4 now, regardless of load.
Thanks guys!