Bellanca CITABRIA 7ECA Pilots Operating Manual page 15

ELECTRICAL FIRE
An electrical fire is
insulation.
Use hand fire extinguisher if available
3)
If fire continues. land immediately
4)
If fire/smoke stops and electrical power is required f or the ren inder
of the flight. turn the master switch atl followed by the desired circuit
switch. Allow sufficient time between turning on each switch in order
that the faulty circuit may be located and switched OFF.
ALTERNATOR/ELECTRICAL FAILURE
An alternator failure 1s indicated by a steady discharge on the alilueter.
Master Switch - CYCLE in attempt to reset the overvoltage
1)
relay.
If excessive battery discharge continues. turn OFF all
nonessential electrical equipment to conserve battery
power.
Land as soon as practical as the battery will furnish
3)
electrical power for a limited time only.
If only one circuit (e.g. Radio) appears to be inoperative. ren ve and
replace the sus pected fuse with a spare of the same amperage rating.
The spare fuses are located above the regular fuses in use.
Engine operation is unaffected by a complete
electrical system failure with the exception
of the engine starter.
usually indicated by an odor of hot or burning
NOTE
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