I'm trying to judge what size alternator I actually need. For example, if all internal cabin lights are on, all external lights are on, pitot heat is on, both AP servos at full torque, flaps moving, fuel pump on, all transmitters transmitting, all USB plugs drawing ~3 amps, etc, in other words all possible electrical current being drawn at the same time, I'd need an alternator to supply over 80 amps. Obviously this just isn't realistic.
How have others judged your actual alternator needs? Any lessons learned by way of bad assumptions?
Thanks for the help,
How have others judged your actual alternator needs? Any lessons learned by way of bad assumptions?
Thanks for the help,