Sonex1517 wrote:In the spirit of sharing so others learn…..
I had never installed a fuse or circuit protection for my alternator on the 3300. When I made my first flight with the new voltage regulator after my engine was reinstalled, my RPM worked briefly, then dropped off and stayed at zero. I had the RPM pickup off the new voltage regulator.
I have no idea what happened, and probably never will, but the stators on the alternator fried. Badly.
I called B and C and they asked me to send the voltage regulator back so they can look at it, and I will. I want to emphasize this is my fault - had I installed the circuit protection that is in their wiring diagram, I would not have had this issue. You can bet I am installing it now.
I have two new stator assemblies on order but they have to come from Australia so it will be a while.
See attached photo.
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