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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