The recommendation for long life reliability is to keep the continuous
load to a maximum of 11 amps. Even with a fairly comprehensive panel I
find that with the low current draw of modern avionics this is not a
problem. However the load certainly increases rapidly if you include
lighting other than strobes. The amount of cooling you will be adding
may well make the difference but you may wish to check whether you
really need a 20A capability in the cruise. Even a NACA duct adds
significant drag.
Nigel Charles
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Fergus Kyle
Sent: 27 April 2007 02:27
Subject: Europa-List: Ducati inverter-regulator
Hi
I've read of several failures in the list, and a local buddy admits to
using
his third, so I builkt an 8inch NACA duct to lead outside air right onto
its
ugly face.
Do you suppose that'll keep it intact [provided I don't ask more than
about
20 amps from it in cruise]?
Ferg Kyle
Europa A064 914 Classic
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