
Alternator failure – What should you do?
Alternator failures do not occur often, but when they do, it affects the electrical systems of the aircraft, and your own decision making skills.
Alternator failures do not occur often, but when they do, it affects the electrical systems of the aircraft, and your own decision making skills.
The key to the delivery of electrical power is the alternator (or generator) in most cases, so knowing what it does, and what to do if you suspect a problem, can be valuable when trouble shooting flashing lights and popping circuit breakers.