Plane-Power Reintroduces Its Popular Line of Belt-Driven "ALT-FLX" Alternators
Hartzell Engine Technologies’ president, Mike Disbrow, announces that the company is reintroducing its Plane-Power ALT-FLX line of FAA PMA-certified, 28V/150-amp to 14V/100-amp, high-output, belt-driven alternators.
“The Plane-Power ALT-FLX belt-driven alternators deliver more continuous power at lower engine RPMs than any other aircraft alternator,” Disbrow says. “Aircraft owners with high electrical demand during ground operations, such as those with sophisticated avionics suites or electrically driven air-conditioning systems, will appreciate the abundant electrical power they will get at idle with these Plane-Power alternators.”
“Because of their outstanding performance, value and installation flexibility, the Plane-Power ALT-FLX series of high-output, belt-driven alternators was very popular with customers,” he says. “Unfortunately, as with some other Plane-Power products, we encountered component sourcing issues that needed to be resolved before we could again meet market demands with new products.”
“In the interim, our solution is to offer factory-rebuilt units until the new component suppliers can be brought on line,” Disbrow adds. “There will be some internal components that, while not new, will be inspected, tested and certified to meet new standards, and they will be covered by the same 24-month warranty we provide on every new Plane-Power alternator.”
Disbrow also said that because of the installation flexibility designed into the ALT-FLX series, Plane-Power will now be offering a variety of “installation specific” kits with all the necessary hardware included for a specific aircraft/engine application covered by FAA STC SA11137SC. “Previously, Plane-Power had sold installation-specific equipment, such as mounting kits and voltage regulators á la carte,” Disbrow explains. “Now it all comes together.”
“No matter what type engine the aircraft has or the legacy Chrysler, Delco, Ford or Prestolite alternator or generator that is being replaced, Plane-Power will now have a pre-assembled kit that will greatly reduce the installation time on that engine,” he says. “It is part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring our customers get the best possible experience from our products.”