Next message: Andrew G. Anderson : "Re: lv-ab: Solid Fuel Stove"
> the checklists? Make SURE all avionics are switched off before starting. The
> voltage kick from the starter can destroy them. Same for VHF radios,
> fathometers, autopilots, GPS, etc. I rewired my engine lead directly to the
> starting battery terminal of the switch, so I can leave everything on to
> crank up.
At an aircraft parts supply I noticed they sell a .05 1000V capacitor. Was
told that it was to eliminate engine noise in the radio. But, would it also
reliably absorb such a spike from the starter? (Simply wired from positive
battery wire connection on the starter, to cap, then engine block).
/g
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