Larry Lowenkron
Member
My ammeter was changed so that it worked as a load meter and just gave me gen output. Since I do some IFR in this plane, I wanted more info...and besides, I like toys, so I got a field approval to put in a Davtron Volt Amp Amp (not I am not stuttering) meter. It has a three position switch that gives me system voltage, generator output (Load Meter) and battery charge/discharge amperage (conventional ammeter). It is a LOT cheaper than the Electronics International meter too. If anyone needs the 337 (and field approval) I will be glad to send you a copy.
At first they said I could install it as long as I kept the original meter in the plane...I do like to know what is happening, but two load meters on one poor ol' 25 amp Delco seemed a little extreme, and besides it was a redundancy that I just couldn't stand...and I am easily confused.
It only took me 6 months to get the Portland FSDO and Seattle ACO to approve it! Guess i shouldn't complain, it did get approved, but JEEZ it is a PMA'd instrument for two other aircraft...and I did get to remove the old ammeter. So I even got to save some weight...maybe two onces?
At first they said I could install it as long as I kept the original meter in the plane...I do like to know what is happening, but two load meters on one poor ol' 25 amp Delco seemed a little extreme, and besides it was a redundancy that I just couldn't stand...and I am easily confused.
It only took me 6 months to get the Portland FSDO and Seattle ACO to approve it! Guess i shouldn't complain, it did get approved, but JEEZ it is a PMA'd instrument for two other aircraft...and I did get to remove the old ammeter. So I even got to save some weight...maybe two onces?
