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08-30-20, 01:07 PM

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Alternator upgrade

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Posted By mshac

Very true, which is why I bought a couple of...

Very true, which is why I bought a couple of 400-series regulators to do the CPA upgrade to a true paralleling, load-sharing charging system!

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08-28-20, 12:44 PM

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Alternator upgrade

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Posted By mshac

They don't eliminate the regulators, they replace...

They don't eliminate the regulators, they replace them with better ones.

But yes, the rest of the system is unchanged. Dash warning lights still operate, no change to POH, etc.

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08-28-20, 12:08 PM

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Alternator upgrade

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Posted By mshac

You can't really get rid of the 1960's "diode...

You can't really get rid of the 1960's "diode laden" board, because it runs the idiot lights on the panel. What you CAN do is replace the regulators with true paralleling regulators that have wire(s)...

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08-15-20, 10:21 AM

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Alternator upgrade

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Posted By mshac

My understanding is that Cessna Pilots Assoc. has...

My understanding is that Cessna Pilots Assoc. has a copy of the 337 paperwork that was approved for the regulator upgrade. You may have to join to get it though.

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08-14-20, 07:06 PM

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Alternator upgrade

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Posted By mshac

I read some past threads and I now understand...

I read some past threads and I now understand that the 60 amp alternators put more stress on the coupler. which is expensive when it breaks. I may just stay with the factory 38 amp rated...

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08-14-20, 05:36 PM

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Alternator upgrade

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Posted By mshac

Alternator upgrade

Is it possible, or advisable, to install a higher rated alternator when doing a replacement? In other words, if my front alternator is 38 amps, can I install a 60 amp rear alternator? Or must I do...

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