Fw: [fairchildclub] PT-26 electrical problem

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John Ellis
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Fw: [fairchildclub] PT-26 electrical problem

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'Did you polarize the new voltage regulator when installed?

John
----- Original Message -----
From: "robert etter"
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Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2001 8:36 PM
Subject: Re: [fairchildclub] PT-26 electrical problem


> I know it may sound stupid, but it sounds like you could have an open
> ammeter.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Robert Lloyd
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> Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2001 9:53 AM
> Subject: [fairchildclub] PT-26 electrical problem
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> > Has anyone had experience with a problem like this? The
> > generator in our PT-26 will not charge the battery. The generator
> > shows a 14 volt output when a meter is placed directly on it, but the
> > ammeter in the cockpit never registers that it is charging. We've
> > replaced the voltage regulator and the battery, but neither of these
> > has had any effect on the problem. An avionics person checked the
> > battery/generator circuit but was unable to find any discontinuity.
> > The battery charges fine when a charger is connected directly to it,
> > but it runs down after a few engine starts.
> > Any suggestions wolud be appreciated.
> > Bob
> Lloyd
> > 865.974.6840
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