Maverick972
Well Known Member
I have had a recurring low voltage issue and I cannot seem to pin point it.
First, I few months ago I was flying around stopped to visit a friend and could not get the plane to start (Hot, fuel injected and poor pilot techniques all my fault.) flew and the low voltage light came on about half way.
Assuming the battery I charged it. Flew again after about 30-45 min low voltage light comes on.
Flew home and replaced the battery (new Oddesy) as it was 4-5 years old. Test run normal voltage. All is good.
Today finally got to fly as the weather in north Texas has been terrible. Started right up, good run up, 14.2 volts I am thinking good to go. Get on runway, turn on both landing light 13.8 volts, landing lights off 14.2...flew for 30-45 minuets and the low voltage comes on again 12.4... sh!t back to Aerocontry. Low voltage entire pattern. Land, pull back to idle and volts show 14.2. WTF
Now I am frustrated, battery showing 12.8 on the ground. The aircraft has a plane power alternator that has never been a problem. Looked for loose wires and cannot see anything even behind avionics.
I think I have some heat issues behind the dash but that is another post.
Any suggestions would be appreciated. Sean
First, I few months ago I was flying around stopped to visit a friend and could not get the plane to start (Hot, fuel injected and poor pilot techniques all my fault.) flew and the low voltage light came on about half way.
Assuming the battery I charged it. Flew again after about 30-45 min low voltage light comes on.
Flew home and replaced the battery (new Oddesy) as it was 4-5 years old. Test run normal voltage. All is good.
Today finally got to fly as the weather in north Texas has been terrible. Started right up, good run up, 14.2 volts I am thinking good to go. Get on runway, turn on both landing light 13.8 volts, landing lights off 14.2...flew for 30-45 minuets and the low voltage comes on again 12.4... sh!t back to Aerocontry. Low voltage entire pattern. Land, pull back to idle and volts show 14.2. WTF
Now I am frustrated, battery showing 12.8 on the ground. The aircraft has a plane power alternator that has never been a problem. Looked for loose wires and cannot see anything even behind avionics.
I think I have some heat issues behind the dash but that is another post.
Any suggestions would be appreciated. Sean