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PlanePower - won't repair their own alternators. B&C will.

 
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 31, 2017 2:16 pm    Post subject: PlanePower - won't repair their own alternators. B&C will. Reply with quote

At about 800 hours tach time, 950 hrs hobbs time, my Planepower
alternator dropped to 1/2 output (26-28 Amp) maximum output enroute to
OSH last week. I spoke to PlanePower's reps at OSH last week (including
the alternator product line lead). Here's the summary:

- PlanePower suggests it's either a diode failure, or (more likely) a
failure of part of the stator (due to a known issue with PlanePower
alternators manufactured in the past).
- PlanePower won't repair this alternator.
- PlanePower won't repair the new version that they currently sell for
RV's. "It's not worth our time."
- PlanePower won't offer any consideration or discount for those who
purchased an alternator that failed.

This is consistent with other reports I've heard regarding Hartzell
Engine Technology (PlanePower owner) customer service.

So I spoke to B & C about their alternator. Yes, they offer repair
service. Yes, they'll overhaul or IRAN their alternator.

I bought a B&C alternator and external controller at OSH. I'd be better
off right now if I'd just spent the extra money on a B&C in the first place.

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Tim Lewis -- HEF (Manassas, VA)
A&P
RV-6A N47TD -- 1104 hrs - sold
RV-10 N31TD -- 960 hrs


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PostPosted: Mon Jul 31, 2017 3:30 pm    Post subject: PlanePower - won't repair their own alternators. B&C will. Reply with quote

I have 1100 hours on my B&C alternators and no problem. This alternator is used by many companies flight schools.
Get the Best,
David

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On Jul 31, 2017, at 6:15 PM, Tim Lewis <TimRVator(at)comcast.net> wrote:



At about 800 hours tach time, 950 hrs hobbs time, my Planepower alternator dropped to 1/2 output (26-28 Amp) maximum output enroute to OSH last week. I spoke to PlanePower's reps at OSH last week (including the alternator product line lead). Here's the summary:

- PlanePower suggests it's either a diode failure, or (more likely) a failure of part of the stator (due to a known issue with PlanePower alternators manufactured in the past).
- PlanePower won't repair this alternator.
- PlanePower won't repair the new version that they currently sell for RV's. "It's not worth our time."
- PlanePower won't offer any consideration or discount for those who purchased an alternator that failed.

This is consistent with other reports I've heard regarding Hartzell Engine Technology (PlanePower owner) customer service.

So I spoke to B & C about their alternator. Yes, they offer repair service. Yes, they'll overhaul or IRAN their alternator.

I bought a B&C alternator and external controller at OSH. I'd be better off right now if I'd just spent the extra money on a B&C in the first place.

--
Tim Lewis -- HEF (Manassas, VA)
A&P
RV-6A N47TD -- 1104 hrs - sold
RV-10 N31TD -- 960 hrs






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