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Forum: Messages 05-15-16, 11:06 AM
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Posted By cbxmike
Dave, We are waiting on a Working VR to arrive...

Dave,

We are waiting on a Working VR to arrive and try that as a last resort. I would be glad to speak with you directly. Thank you for the offer! The last thing I want to do is start replacing...
Forum: Messages 05-13-16, 08:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 22,336
Posted By cbxmike
Dave, The compass is a great idea. I'll have to...

Dave,

The compass is a great idea. I'll have to explain to my teenagers why the compass app on their smart phones won't work for this.

Yes, I agree to that a dual Alt failure is hard to believe....
Forum: Messages 05-13-16, 12:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 22,336
Posted By cbxmike
Let me just start by thanking everyone for...

Let me just start by thanking everyone for assisting me in trouble shooting this issue. The recommendations have been spot on and it's been a great learning experience. As a former Air Force avionics...
Forum: Messages 05-12-16, 06:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 22,336
Posted By cbxmike
Thanks for all that. I will keep you posted on...

Thanks for all that. I will keep you posted on what we find. The "wrench check" makes sense. I also may have access to a known, properly working VR. We may swap it into my system to check.

Mike
Forum: Messages 05-12-16, 12:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 22,336
Posted By cbxmike
68 turbo with charging issues

I recently had a mechanic with superior skills (superior to mine) that I know and trust look at my charging problems. He did find corrosion on the main bus bar behind the CB's and cleaned and...
Forum: Messages 11-20-15, 05:27 PM
Replies: 16
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Posted By cbxmike
Thanks B2C2! That's exactly what I was looking...

Thanks B2C2! That's exactly what I was looking for and now have the perfect place to start. Your explanation of the function of the Regulators and their relationship with the Alternators is what I...
Forum: Messages 11-20-15, 11:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 22,336
Posted By cbxmike
If you are sure about the battery then the next...

If you are sure about the battery then the next place to start is the charging system. You indicated that the charging system indicated a discharge issue, and you landed and made a second flight with...
Forum: Messages 11-19-15, 10:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 22,336
Posted By cbxmike
Herb, Thanks for responding. Below are some...

Herb,

Thanks for responding. Below are some answers to your Q's. Hopefully someone with a similar year as you who has seen symptoms as this can head me in the right direction. Pulling Altenators...
Forum: Messages 11-19-15, 05:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 22,336
Posted By cbxmike
68 Turbo with electrical problem

I've owned a 68 Turbo for over 13yrs and it has been a reliable and sound aircraft. Recently though, on a trip back from the Bahamas, I noticed a low voltage indication on my digital volt/amp meter....
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