Tankerpilot75
Well Known Member
I was reading another thread about alternator and battery power issues and it got me to thinking about my own battery power situation when starting. I keep a battery minder hooked up to the aircraft when I'm not flying. However, when I attempt an engine start it barely turns the first time. I then engage a second time and it usually starts. I bought the airplane two years ago from the original builder and it's always been slow to crank. I have an Odessey battery and just wonder if the battery is nearing its life expectancy.
When I check battery voltage with my tester it reads around 13.4 volts but does drop down to around 12.6 volts or lower if I've been playing with the avionics equipment. I'm wondering if maybe the lead from the battery to the starter might be undersized? Any ideas?
When I check battery voltage with my tester it reads around 13.4 volts but does drop down to around 12.6 volts or lower if I've been playing with the avionics equipment. I'm wondering if maybe the lead from the battery to the starter might be undersized? Any ideas?