In a message dated 10/9/2002 12:41:10 AM Pacific Standard Time,
andy@europa-aircraft.com writes:
> Hi Dave,
>
> The 30A slow blow fuse is actually specified by Rotax. It is our
> interpretation that the Austrians have intended that the fuse or circuit
> breaker should not be the very fast acting magnetic type of CB but a
> thermal type, which will be capable of handling spikes.
>
> We are currently (no pun intended) investigating the use of an easily
> available 25amp thermal circuit breaker as the 30 amp types are either
> physically larger than convenient or horrendously expensive. The logic for
> going for the 25 amp CB is that the alternator will not put out more than
> about 22amps and the wiring will be further protected. We have one fitted
> in one of our demonstrater aircraft's panel and will be monitoring it for
> spurious trips before we can condone its use.
>
> Best Regards
> Andy Draper
>
Thanks for that information. Today, I managed to find the illusive 30 amp
slow blow fuse -- at an electronics supply store here in Nevada. It is the
3AG size and should be easy now to install.
Dave
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