FSD International
Commander 115 TC
Pilot Operating Handbook
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Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved.
For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
3.
5 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM EMERGENCIES
3.5.1 EXCESSIVE CHARGING INDICATED ON AMMETER
1.
Alternator Master Switch - OFF
2.
Alternator Circuit Breaker -- PULL
3.
All Non-Essential Electrical Equipment - OFF
4.
Flight -- TERMINATE as soon as practical.
3.5.2 BATIERY DISCHARGE INDICATED ON AMMETER
(Red Low Volts Light Illuminated)
5.
All Non-Essential Electrical Equipment - OFF
6.
Voltmeter -- CHECK between 24 & 28 volts.
7.
Ammeter - CHECK. If ammeter now shows charging, alternator is now back on line
8.
Electrical equipment may be turned on as desired.
9.
If ammeter continues to show discharge:
10.
Alternator Master Switch - CYCLE OFF & BACK ON
NOTE
Battery power may be required to excite alternator. Keep battery master switch ON.
11.
Voltmeter - CHECK between 24 & 28 volts.
12.
Ammeter - CHECK. If ammeter now shows charging, alternator is now back on line.
Electrical equipment may be turned on as desired.
If ammeter continues to show discharge:
13.
Alternator Master Switch - OFF
14.
All Non-Essential Electrical Equipment - OFF
15.
Flight -TERMINATE as soon as practical.
NOTE
Excessive load on alternator, or alternator failure, will cause discharge indications on the ammeter
and a continuous reduction in voltage on the voltmeter.
3.5.3 CIRCUIT BREAKER/CIRCUIT BREAKER SWITCH TRIPPING
1.
Affected Circuit Breaker -- RESET
2.
If circuit breaker/circuit breaker switch continues to trip:
3.
Circuit Breaker - LEAVE TRIPPED
4.
Affected Equipment - OFF
If avionics master circuit breaker switch has tripped:
1.
All Avionics Individual Power Switches - OFF
2.
Individual Avionics Circuit Breakers - CHECK FOR TRIPPED BREAKER. Do not reset this
circuit breaker.
3.
Avionics Master Switch - RESET ON
4.
Individual Avionics Switches - ON, one at a time (most essential avionics first).
5.
NOTE
6.
When radio at fault is turned on, the avionics master circuit breaker switch may again
trip.