Standing too long.
Equipment
left or
accidentally.
Impurities
in electro-
lyte.
Short circuit
(ground)
in wiring.
PIPER CHEROKEE SIX SERVICE MANUAL
TABLE X-III. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)
Trouble
Cause
Remedy
BATTERY
Discharged
battery.
Battery worn out.
Replace battery.
Charging
rate not set
right.
Reset.
Remove and recharge
battery
if left in un-
used airplane
3 weeks
or more.
Remove and recharge.
Replace.
Check wiring.
Broken cell partitions.
Replace.
Battery life is short.
Overcharge
due to level
of electrolyte
being
below top of plates.
Maintain electrolyte.
Sulfation due to disuse.
Replace.
ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM
Issued: 8/17/72
3D11
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