Piper PA-28RT-201 Service Manual

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December 1, 1978
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CHART 2402. TROUBLESHOOTING (BATTERY)
Discharged battery. Battery worn out. Replace battery.
Low electrical system Check voltage regulator
voltage. voltage.
Standing too long. Remove and recharge battery
if left in unused airplane three
weeks or more.
Equipment left on acci- Remove and recharge.
dentally.
Impurities in electrolyte. Replace.
Short circuit (ground) in Check wiring.
wiring.
Broken cell partitions. Replace.
Battery life is short. Overcharge due to level of Maintain electrolyte.
electrolyte being below top
of plates.
Sulfation due to disuse. Replace.
Impurities in electrolyte. Replace battery.
Low charging rate. Check voltage regulator
voltage.
Cracked cell jars. Hold-down bracket Replace battery and
loose. tighten.
Frozen battery. Replace.
Compound on top of Charging rate too high. Reduce charging rate. Check
battery melts. voltage regulator voltage.
Electrolyte runs out of Too much water added to Drain and keep at proper
vent plugs. battery and charging rate level and check voltage regu-
too high. lator voltage.
Trouble Cause Remedy
PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-28RT-201 / 201T
MAINTENANCE MANUAL

Piper PA-28RT-201 Specifications

General

Brand	Piper
Model	PA-28RT-201
Category	Aircrafts
Language	English