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Post subject: Re: Cessna Ammeter Posted: 09 May 2018, 14:31 |
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All the 180/185 guys are on supercub.org and the skywagon facebook page; the club forums are dead and CPA's demise was discussed elsewhere. Why not send the gage in to those Lock Haven guys?
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Post subject: Re: Cessna Ammeter Posted: 09 May 2018, 16:53 |
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Username Protected wrote: The CPA board isn't very helpful and the Skywagon board is a ghost town, so I'm posting here. Everyone jumped ship and is over at the CPS. Lots of activity and tons of help. http://www.cessna-pilots.net/ Yes, there are some familiar names on CPS!
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Post subject: Re: Cessna Ammeter Posted: 09 May 2018, 19:18 |
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Joined: 05/11/10 Posts: 12364 Post Likes: +11354 Location: Indiana
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Username Protected wrote: Aerospace logic have an STC'd ammeter; what size/shape is yours? http://www.aerospacelogic.com/index.php ... uct_id=137It's rectangular, about 1.5"x2.5". The panel was new last summer and is gorgeous. It would make me cry to cut new holes and patch old ones.
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Post subject: Re: Cessna Ammeter Posted: 09 May 2018, 19:25 |
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Username Protected wrote: It appears the ammeter in the 185 isn't metering amps. The CPA board isn't very helpful and the Skywagon board is a ghost town, so I'm posting here.
Basically, the ammeter always points to zero. It seems the easiest thing would be to replace it, but a new one is $1321.24 from Cessna. Sure glad I'm selling the Bonanza, what with the outrageous cost of Beech parts and all.
It has a JPI 700 with a Volt meter, but I assume that isn't a substitute for an ammeter. There are $50 ammeters at Spruce, but they're the wrong shape.
I'm open to suggestions. You need someone who can get behind the panel with a multimeter and determine if the meter is dead or you have a wiring problem. Who have you brought it to for diagnosis? Many A&Ps are great with mechanical stuff but cant handle simple electrical problems. You need to find someone who can diagnose a simple electrical problem.
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Post subject: Re: Cessna Ammeter Posted: 09 May 2018, 19:48 |
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Quote: It's rectangular, about 1.5"x2.5". The panel was new last summer and is gorgeous. It would make me cry to cut new holes and patch old ones. Right, one of the SW gages. Used ones are on fleabay all the time. But I would try the Lock Haven guys first and see how much they want to take a look at your gage. And, if you have to go with a used one, I would have it checked out on the bench. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Cessna-Stewart ... Sw2xRYdSKF
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Post subject: Re: Cessna Ammeter Posted: 09 May 2018, 19:58 |
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I have this from EI. I like the Cessna 180/185 Facebook group.
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Post subject: Re: Cessna Ammeter Posted: 09 May 2018, 22:09 |
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Username Protected wrote: It appears the ammeter in the 185 isn't metering amps. The CPA board isn't very helpful and the Skywagon board is a ghost town, so I'm posting here.
Basically, the ammeter always points to zero. It seems the easiest thing would be to replace it, but a new one is $1321.24 from Cessna. Sure glad I'm selling the Bonanza, what with the outrageous cost of Beech parts and all.
It has a JPI 700 with a Volt meter, but I assume that isn't a substitute for an ammeter. There are $50 ammeters at Spruce, but they're the wrong shape.
I'm open to suggestions. You need someone who can get behind the panel with a multimeter and determine if the meter is dead or you have a wiring problem. Who have you brought it to for diagnosis? Many A&Ps are great with mechanical stuff but cant handle simple electrical problems. You need to find someone who can diagnose a simple electrical problem. Agree. Stuart, I think I have one if you do need one. I'll check tomorrow.
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Post subject: Re: Cessna Ammeter Posted: 10 May 2018, 12:08 |
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Post subject: Re: Cessna Ammeter Posted: 10 May 2018, 14:27 |
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Joined: 02/06/11 Posts: 151 Post Likes: +24 Location: West Chester, Ohio & Toronto, Ontario
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Stuart, If it is the standard Cessna OEM amp meter installed, then your system is probably working as designed.
You might be able to see slight (half needle movements) if you look closely as you turn on electrical items but generally speaking it should be reading zero (no charging or discharging) of the battery one the engine is on.
Next time before you start your engine turn the master on and turn your landing lights on and you should indicate a needle movement towards the discharge direction.
Paul
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