Rjmvmi1998
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So I purchased a RV10 several weeks ago. The plane is grounded while we address a few items from the prebuy. The prop is getting overhauled, motor mounts replaced and cables replaced. In the mean time I’m going through th plane with my mechanic looking for any Easter eggs. We are opening up every panel and inspecting throughly. So far, the plane is very clean.
However, I am having trouble figuring out the electrical system. I don’t won’t to fly it until I throughly understand how the systems work. The previous owner used a professional builders to help construct the airplane but the operating handbook is lacking when it comes to description of the various systems and he was unable to answer my questions.
First, the plane was built in 2007 and has two batteries. On the panel there is a standard battery/alternator switch. In addition there is a switch for the standby battery with a on/off/standby position with a green light. The green light comes on when the switch is in the on position. Also, there is a red guarded switch labeled END buss. I’m assuming the END bus switch should be activated if the alternator fails to conserve battery. What is confusing me is how the standby battery switch be used. Should it always be in the on position or the standby position. Will both batteries charge if the switch in in the standby or off position.
I know there is probably not enough information here to answer my questions, but I’m hoping this was a common configuration in the 2007 time frame and someone has a similar set up.
Thanks for any input
However, I am having trouble figuring out the electrical system. I don’t won’t to fly it until I throughly understand how the systems work. The previous owner used a professional builders to help construct the airplane but the operating handbook is lacking when it comes to description of the various systems and he was unable to answer my questions.
First, the plane was built in 2007 and has two batteries. On the panel there is a standard battery/alternator switch. In addition there is a switch for the standby battery with a on/off/standby position with a green light. The green light comes on when the switch is in the on position. Also, there is a red guarded switch labeled END buss. I’m assuming the END bus switch should be activated if the alternator fails to conserve battery. What is confusing me is how the standby battery switch be used. Should it always be in the on position or the standby position. Will both batteries charge if the switch in in the standby or off position.
I know there is probably not enough information here to answer my questions, but I’m hoping this was a common configuration in the 2007 time frame and someone has a similar set up.
Thanks for any input