Hello,
The internally regulated 50 amp PlanePower alternator fitted on my O-320 has a bit of an erratic functionning:
1- the field line remains "ON" most of the time whatever the position of the Alt switch, as evidenced by the amp meter showing a 3 amps draw before startup. (the switch itself is functionning properly)
2- when running, the alternator generates every now and then some overvoltage (15V+) which is easily corrected by resetting the alternator (off-on using the 50 amp breaker rather than the field switch which is inoperative).
Has someone any hints for a fix or should I just send it for maintenance.
Thank you very much.
Olivier
RV4
The internally regulated 50 amp PlanePower alternator fitted on my O-320 has a bit of an erratic functionning:
1- the field line remains "ON" most of the time whatever the position of the Alt switch, as evidenced by the amp meter showing a 3 amps draw before startup. (the switch itself is functionning properly)
2- when running, the alternator generates every now and then some overvoltage (15V+) which is easily corrected by resetting the alternator (off-on using the 50 amp breaker rather than the field switch which is inoperative).
Has someone any hints for a fix or should I just send it for maintenance.
Thank you very much.
Olivier
RV4