Proposals for Improvements in the Electrical System of the Grumman Tiger

Introduction

Phase I: Place Battery on a 2-Year Replacement Schedule

Phase II: Implement Improvements to Electrical Ground Circuit

Phase III: Implement Improvements to Electrical Charging and Power Distribution Circuit

Phase IV: Install Solid-State Voltage Regulator with Crowbar Overvoltage Protection

Phase V: Install Electrical/Engine Systems Failure Annunciation Panel

Phase VI: Remove Avionics Master Switch

Phase VII: Split Power Distribution Bus Into Main And Essential Circuits

Phase VIII: Replace Factory Split Master Switch with Improved Switch and Remove Key-Operated Magneto Switches

Phase IX: Install Solid-State Panel Lamps Dimmer Switch

Other future ideas

 

Please note: the information in these pages is a compilation of learning from Bob Nuckolls and the Aeroelectric Connection. anything that seems clever here was more than likely plagiarized from him.

If you find these concepts intriguing, visit his web site. Even better, buy his book.