Jabiru Alternator Conversion Kit

Jabiru Alternator
Upgrade Kit

Never worry about your charging system again!
Simple ‘bolt on’ upgrade!

Alternator	Standard	Rotec
Current supply ability	10-25A RPM Dependent	45A Continuous

Overview

Motivation

Since helping Jabiru customers with our TBI and LCH products, we have been alerted by customers about the standard permanent magnate Jabiru alternator not supplying sufficient current, resulting in battery charge diminishing over time. This is especially prevalent in cockpits with extra electronic instruments.

Many instruments can resulting in the Jabiru charging system strained, especially during taxiing.

Additionally a permanent magnate alternator can only rectify the flux created from rotational motion, but not regulate it. Put simply, charging ability is limited to engine rpm.

As noted in Jabiru pilots hand book.

3.10 Power Generation System Limitations
When the engine is turning at approximately 2000 RPM and above the alternator produces sufficient power for all lights to be run continuously. However, below this RPM the alternator cannot produce this power output and power must be drawn from the battery if all electrical systems are running. To reduce the load on the alternator, Jabiru Aircraft recommend only using the Landing Light for takeoff and landing – turning it off during normal cruise operations and wherever safe while taxiing.

This limitation is eliminated with the Rotec Aerosport – Jabiru Alternator Upgrade Kit.

Solution

The most cost effective solution is to replace the standard Jabiru charging system with a fully regulated alternator. The new charging system has the ability to supply 45 amps for the full range of engine RPM. The upgrade is simple with the original coil bracket and magnet fixture being replaced with a new alternator bracket and pulley. The alternated is then mounted, plugged in, and the installation is complete.

Dual standard alternators installed on Jabiru 5100 to increase charging system ability.

Results

45 Amps of current at full engine RPM range
Run more electronics without the concern
Simple ‘plug & play’ upgrade
Standard alternator bracket (includes accessory pad)
Compact alternator bracket to be used for tighter installation, such as Sonex (excludes accessory pad)

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