I have an O320 powered Piper Pacer that has a modern alternator
conversion, with solid-state regulator and overvoltage cutout.

This is a certified aircraft, and the conversion was done years ago
under the field approval process. There are some STCed conversions
available, and it may much easier to get those approved in today's FDSO
climate.

The alternator is capable of 60A, charges at low rpm, has enough output
to carry radios, transponder, engine instruments, strobe, nav lights,
landing/taxi light, and pitot heat all at the same time.

MikeM
Pacer '00Z
Skylane '1MM


Brendan Grace wrote:

I was wondering if the cost of going to an alternator verse the current
generator was worthwhile. Anyone gone this way and
found a difference? Any advantages or disadvantages? TIA.

Brendan