I just completed some panel work. When I started the plane up again after the work, my Alternator-out indicator light did not extinguish after starting the plane. I double-checked that the wires to the starter switch and the Alt/Batt switch had not become disconnected. When I pulled the indicator light out of the panel, I accidentally shorted the leads. Now the alternator-out light doesn't illuminate at all, even when it should (i.e. when BAT is on but ALT is off).
The Alternator Field circuit breaker did not trip, and I checked the relevant fuses.
When I start the plane, my voltage only shows 12.4 volts, and 0 amps.
So I don't know if I have a wiring problem somewhere, or if my alternator is fried.
I have a PlanePower alternator.
How should I test/diagnose this situation?
The Alternator Field circuit breaker did not trip, and I checked the relevant fuses.
When I start the plane, my voltage only shows 12.4 volts, and 0 amps.
So I don't know if I have a wiring problem somewhere, or if my alternator is fried.
I have a PlanePower alternator.
How should I test/diagnose this situation?
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