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CHART 2402. TROUBLESHOOTING (BATTERY) (cont)
Excessive corrosion inside Spillage from overfilling. Use care in adding water.
container.
Vent lines leaking or Repair or clean.
clogged.
Charging rate too high. Check voltage regulator
voltage.
Battery freezes. Discharged battery. Replace.
Water added and battery Always recharge battery for
not charged immediately. 1/2 hour following addition
of water in freezing weather.
Leaking battery jar. Frozen. Replace.
Battery polarity reversed. Connected backwards on Battery should be slowly dis-
airplane or charger. charged completely and then
charged correctly and tested.
Battery consumes ex- Charging rate too high Correct charging rate.
cessive water. (if in all cells).
Cracked jar (one cell only). Replace battery.
Trouble Cause Remedy
PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-28RT-201 / 201T
MAINTENANCE MANUAL