Unregulated

Editorial Staff

Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 12:53 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Voltage regulators are a frequent point of failure across various aircraft types, causing electrical system malfunctions such as overvoltage, generator/alternator failures, and signs of overheating like smoke or burning odors.
New or recently installed voltage regulators sometimes fail immediately, with one instance highlighting manufacturer warranty refusal due to alleged incompatibility with the aircraft's system.
Current testing procedures for solid-state voltage regulators may be inadequate, making it difficult to properly test overvoltage relays and potentially leading to regulator failures during ground runs.

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