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Old 28th Jun 2012, 05:55
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ForkTailedDrKiller
 
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I've dispatched with a failed alternator in a piston twin.
The other failed on the return sector and the battery was shagged as I arrived at destination.
Lesson? Never again.
So have I - VFR only!

What happens if the other one fails (?) - same as a SE with only one alternator. Shut as much electrics down as you can, lower the gear and truck on to your destination or alternative - using your portable VHF, GPS, cell phone as necessary.

Hardly a big deal!

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