Canadian_JOY
Well Known Member
At 10 years of age I'm thinking our alternator belt might be ready for replacement as preventative maintenance. After looking the Lycoming part listed in the Aircraft Spruce catalog I have to believe there is a source of belts that are at least as good as those and perhaps not quite as "gold plated" in the price department.
Our current belt is a Gates product. Are most folks going to their local automotive parts supplier for replacement belts? I've also looked at the segmented belt however I'm not sure I've heard very many positive reviews of their use over the long term in an aircraft alternator application.
Thanks in advance for sharing suggestions based on your operational experience.
Our current belt is a Gates product. Are most folks going to their local automotive parts supplier for replacement belts? I've also looked at the segmented belt however I'm not sure I've heard very many positive reviews of their use over the long term in an aircraft alternator application.
Thanks in advance for sharing suggestions based on your operational experience.