Thanks - I borrowed a regulator yesterday and after fitting, the voltage
looks correct. I think our original one has done about 300hrs (though
its taken over 10 years to get there as it sat in someones hangar for
about 7 years) - Regulator is currently on top of the Pax footwell - I
may add a heatsink or scat hose to cool it.
Thanks again for your comments
Peter
----- Original Message -----
From: Remi Guerner
To: Europa-List Digest Server
Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2008 4:53 PM
Subject: Europa-List: excess volts
Peter,
I had exactly the same problem a few years ago: voltage going up to 16
volts for a few minutes and then going back to normal for hours. I
replaced the regulator and the problem never happened again. I have
added ram air cooling too. 400 hours flown since replacement of the
regulator.
Regards
Remi
F-PGKL
A couple of times, we've noticed that the volt gauge goes into the red
- exceeding 16 volts. Is this a sign that the regulator is on its last
legs? If not, anyone got any other ideas??
Peter
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