I previously posted about the unbearable noise in my intercom system. One responder suggested that I may "lost a rectifier" in the alternator.
I now have the alternator out of the aircraft. There is no identification on the alternator at all. There is a "B" lead and one other wire connection to the alternator, which I assume is a field wire. The field wire goes into a plug that originally had three leads, but two have been removed. Does that mean there is an external voltage regulator somewhere? I bought this aircraft flying, so I am not familiar with every detail of its construction.
Would one of you electrical geniuses please tell me how to inspect this alternator for a blown rectifier (diode).
I took a picture of the alternator and the three prong connection. If you need photos to help out, please PM and I will e-mail them to you.
Thanks
Larry Tompkins
544WB -6A
W52 Battle Ground WA
I now have the alternator out of the aircraft. There is no identification on the alternator at all. There is a "B" lead and one other wire connection to the alternator, which I assume is a field wire. The field wire goes into a plug that originally had three leads, but two have been removed. Does that mean there is an external voltage regulator somewhere? I bought this aircraft flying, so I am not familiar with every detail of its construction.
Would one of you electrical geniuses please tell me how to inspect this alternator for a blown rectifier (diode).
I took a picture of the alternator and the three prong connection. If you need photos to help out, please PM and I will e-mail them to you.
Thanks
Larry Tompkins
544WB -6A
W52 Battle Ground WA