USA wrote:
Hi all, does anyone know if the PA28-235 platform can handle a backup
alternator? If so, how would one be mounted? If not, what is the
substitute alternative? Any suggestion on how many hours in labor &
costs would be appreciated.

Thank you.

USA


I have a friend with a PA-28-161, although that's not relevant to the
solution. He made himself a portable pack with a couple of gel-cell
batteries and a cigaret lighter type plug. Gives him an hour or so of
backup power for the radio and GPS if the plane's system goes down.
Easy to carry, charges externally and compatable with any 12V system,
with a plug. I don't know what the FAA would say, but if I lost power
in the clouds, I'd call it an emergency and take PIC responsibility.

John Stevens
PP-ASEL