E017 - Alternator Failure

from Behind the Prop · host Bobby Doss

You're cruising along enjoying your flight... when all of the sudden you notice the low voltage light on the panel is flashing. You glance over to the amps gauge and sure enough, it's showing a discharge. What do you do? How much time do you have? Is it even an emergency?? All that and more on this week's episode of Behind The Prop!

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If you fly enough hours in a small airplane, you're bound to have an alternator failure. Between Bobby and Wally, they've experienced a few alternator failures between them. The guys swap stories and give some great tips on what to do if your alternator ever decides to take a little break while you're in the air!

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