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Chapter 24

Electrical Power

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter Title

24-00-00 GENERAL ................................................................................................................ 3

24-30-00 DC-GENERATION ......................................................................................... 4

24-31-00 MAINTENANCE PRACTICES 6

24-31-01 Battery 6
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24-31-02 Master Relay 6

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24-60-00 DC ELECTRICAL LOAD DISTRIBUTION .................... 8

24-61-00 MAINTENANCE PRACTICES 9

24-61-01 Circuit Breaker 9
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24-61-02 Lever Switch 9

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24-61-03 Subminiature Pushbotton Switch 10

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24-00-00 GENERAL

This Chapter describes the electrical power system and its

operation. This covers the battery system and the alternator
system.
The battery system consists of the dryfit A200 battery
(Sonnenschein GmbH, Büdingen, Germany), the master
relay and the associated wiring. The battery is located in the
middle of the aft the firewall; the master relay some
centimeters left.
The alternator system consists of the alternator (PRESTO-
LITE; ALX8421LS) with integrated DC converter and the
B-00371-25 Lamar alternator control box which contains
an voltage regulator adjusted to 13.8 Volts and an overvoltage
trip cutting the circuit at 16 volts. The alternator is mounted
at the right front of the engine. The alternator control box
is located at the upper left of the firewall (cockpit side).

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24-30-00 DC-GENERATION

(Refer to Figure 0 of Chapter 91) Power for the electrical

system is provided by an alternator and/or the battery. The
alternator serves as the main component to power the
electrical system and charge the battery during normal
conditions. The battery is used for starting the engine and
powering the electrical system when alternator power is not
available (engine not running). The battery also powers the
electrical system in case of alternator failure.
A rocker type master switch is used for energizing the
master relay, which connects power to the electrical sys-
tem. The master switch is in series with the field switch so
that the complete electrical system can be cut of by means
of a master switch.
The voltage regulator, receiving power from the battery via
the master switch in combination with the field switch,
energizes the alternator field. With the alternator field
energized, the operating alternator will produce an output
to the electrical system. The voltage regulator varies the
output voltage of the alternator to meet the requirements of
the electrical system loads. An ammeter is installed into the
system to provide an indication of current flow from or to
the battery.
The negative side of the battery is connected to the aircraft
steel tube design (negative ground). This provides a ground
for the system through use of the steel tube design. The
positive side of the battery is connected to the coil of the
master relay. This relay remains in relaxed state until the
master switch is placed to the ON-position. Placing the
master switch in the ON-position provides a ground for the
master relay energizing this relay. With the master relay
energized, a circuit exists from the battery through an
ammeter to the bus bar.
The bus bar powers the electrical equipment and accesso-
ries furnished on the aircraft. The energized master relay
will also allow power from the battery to the starter relay.
Placing the field switch to the ON-position likewise will
provide a circuit from the bus bar through a 60 amp
alternator and a 5 amp alternator field circuit breaker to the

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voltage regulator. The voltage regulator will supply and

regulate voltage to the alternator field and protects circuit
against overvoltage. With the alternator operating (engine
running) and the field energized, the alternator will develop
electrical power. The alternator supplies power to the bus
bar through the 60 amp alternator circuit breaker. With the
alternator power available, the battery will be charged from
the bus bar. The ammeter, which is in series with the battery
and the bus bar will indicate the current flow to the battery.
When the battery reaches a state of full charge, the ammeter
will show an indication near "0".

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24-31-00 MAINTENANCE PRACTICES

IMPORTANT If replacement of wiring passing the firewall is neces-

sary, renew the sealing of the bushing grooves and gaps
at the engine side of the firewall. Use PRC-812 (Prod-
ucts Research & Chemical Corporation, USA) firewall
sealant.

24-31-01 Battery

Removal/Installation

CAUTION Ensure the master switch is in Off-position.

1 Remove the tank covering sheet as per Chapter 51-00-

01.
2 Disconnect the electrical wiring.
3 Remove the 4 attachment nuts (LN9348-06) and the
top attachment frame.
4 Remove the battery.
5 Install in reverse sequence of removal.

24-31-02 Master Relay

Removal/Installation

CAUTION Ensure the master switch is in Off-position.

1 Remove the tank covering sheet as per Chapter 51-00-

01.
2 Disconnect electrical wiring.
3 Remove the DIN933 M5x12 attachment bolts, the
DIN9021 M5x20 washers and the LN9348-05 stopnuts.

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4 Remove the master relay.

5 Install in reverse sequence of removal.

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24-60-00 DC ELECTRICAL LOAD DISTRIBUTION

(Refer to Figure 0 of Chapter 91) From the main bus which

physically corresponds to the bus bar the electrical load is
distributed through circuit breakers and switches.
The bus bar is located at the back side of the circuit
breakers, the circuit breakers themselves are located at the
lower rear instrument panel so as the lever switches.
Subminiature pushbotton switches for the radio resp. inter-
com are mounted on the control sticks and the throttle
controls.
More information concerning the wiring shows Figure 0 of
Chapter 91.

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24-61-00 MAINTENANCE PRACTICES

IMPORTANT If replacement of wiring passing the firewall is neces-

sary, renew the sealing of the bushing grooves and gaps
at the engine side of the firewall. Use PRC-812 (Prod-
ucts Research & Chemical Corporation, USA) firewall
sealant.

24-61-01 Circuit Breaker

Removal/Installation

CAUTION Ensure the master switch is in Off-position.

1 Remove the lower panel attachment screws.

2 Turn down the panel.
3 Loosen the bus bar attachment screws and remove bus
bar if necessary.
4 Disconnect wiring.
5 Remove the attachment nut at the front side of the in-
strument panel.
6 Remove the circuit breaker.
7 Install in reverse sequence of removal.

24-61-02 Lever Switch

Removal/Installation

CAUTION Disconnect battery

1 Remove the lower panel attachment screws.

2 Turn down the panel.

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3 Disconnect wiring.
4 Remove the attachment nut at the front side of the in-
strument panel.
5 Remove the switch.
6 Install in reverse sequence of removal.

24-61-03 Subminiature Pushbotton Switch

Removal/Installation

CAUTION Disconnect battery

1 Remove the attachment nut.

2 Tie out the switch some centimeters.
3 Loosen the soldered connections.
4 Remove the switch.
5 Install in reverse sequence of removal

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