tectweaker
Well Known Member
So I have laid out the wiring diagram few times and finally I am beginning to understand this clearly. However, one big question is where to route the alternator output wire.
There are three options as I have drawn in the pdf linked.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ebaq9rh0od5hv3m/Wiring options.pdf?dl=0
1- Alternator goes to the starter contactor. This is simplest for me since the airplane is already wired with a starter contactor and battery contactor. I will use a current limiter in this case which I already have. I am not quite sure why I can't use this approach.
2- Alternator goes to the battery contactor. This would be same as option 1 except that I will run a wire from firewall to the battery (battery is in the baggage compartment)
3- Run the wire to a 60A CB in the panel and then a wire from there to the battery contactor. Are there any advantages to this approach?
I do have wires and other things available for each option so it is just a matter of time and complexity. Love to hear thoughts.
There are three options as I have drawn in the pdf linked.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ebaq9rh0od5hv3m/Wiring options.pdf?dl=0
1- Alternator goes to the starter contactor. This is simplest for me since the airplane is already wired with a starter contactor and battery contactor. I will use a current limiter in this case which I already have. I am not quite sure why I can't use this approach.
2- Alternator goes to the battery contactor. This would be same as option 1 except that I will run a wire from firewall to the battery (battery is in the baggage compartment)
3- Run the wire to a 60A CB in the panel and then a wire from there to the battery contactor. Are there any advantages to this approach?
I do have wires and other things available for each option so it is just a matter of time and complexity. Love to hear thoughts.