Alternator Failure
ALT 1 Light Steady
ALT 1 Master Switch
Off
Alternator 1 Circuit Breaker
Check and Reset
ALT 1 Master Switch
On
If Alternator Does Not Reset
Switch of unnecessary equipment on Main Bus 1, Main Bus 2, and the non-essential Buses to reduce loads. Monitor voltage
ALT 1 Master Switch
Off
Land
ASAP
ALT 1 Light Flashing
Ammeter Switch
Batt
If Charging rate is greater than 30 amps, reduce load on Main Bus1, Main Bus 2, and Non-Essential Buses.
Monitor Ammeter until battery charge is less than 15 Amps
When battery charge rate is within limits, add loads as necessary for flight conditions
ALT 2 Light Steady
ALT 2 Master Switch
Off
Alternator 2 Circuit Breaker
Check and Reset
ALT 2 Master Switch
On
If Alternator Does Not Reset
Switch of unnecessary equipment on Main Bus 1, Main Bus 2, and the non-essential Buses to reduce loads.
ALT 2 Master Switch
Off
Land
ASAP
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