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Wiring Diagram for Cessna 140

Cessna 140 · Wiring Diagram

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Overview

This document serves as a wiring diagram for the Cessna 140, detailing the installation and specifications of a new Delco-Remy 35A generator and associated components. It outlines the removal of the previous 15A generator and the installation of new wiring, circuit breakers, and voltage regulators. The document references various technical manuals and service bulletins to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards. It is intended for maintenance personnel and pilots who need to understand the electrical system modifications made to the aircraft.

  • Installed Delco-Remy 35A generator P/N 1101898 and voltage regulator P/N 1118704.
  • All generator control wiring replaced with MIL-W-22759/16 Tefzel wire.
  • The original 15A generator fuse was replaced with a 35A circuit breaker.
  • Inspection of generator drive coupling bushings is required per service bulletins.
  • Wiring diagram includes specific wire numbers and gauges for various connections.

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Wiring Diagram
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3
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1,986Cessna 140 registered worldwide · 1,740 active

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In this document

Introduction

The introduction section details the installation of a Delco-Remy 35A generator, emphasizing that this enhancement will improve the aircraft's usability.

Description

This section describes the components installed, including the Delco-Remy 35A generator, voltage regulator, and circuit breaker, along with the replacement of all generator control wiring with MIL-W-22759/16 Tefzel wire.

Maintenance Information

Maintenance procedures include the removal and inspection of generator drive coupling bushings according to specified service bulletins and manuals.

Troubleshooting Information

Similar to maintenance information, this section advises on the inspection of generator drive coupling bushings, ensuring compliance with service bulletins.

Diagrams

The document includes updated wiring diagrams that illustrate the new wiring configuration and connections for the Cessna 140.

Safety notes

  • Ensure compliance with all referenced service bulletins during maintenance.
  • Verify that all wiring meets the specified standards to prevent electrical failures.

Full document text

Cessna 140 N76600 S/N 11040 Removed Delco-Remy 15A generator P/N 1101876, S/N 9948 (datum –9.50”), Delco-Remy voltage regulator P/N 1118383, and 15A fuse holder. Installed Delco-Remy 35A generator P/N 1101898, S/N A158804 (datum –9.50”), Delco-Remy voltage regulator P/N 1118704, and Potter Brumfield 35A circuit breaker P/N W23X1A1G35. All generator control wiring replaced with MIL-W- 22759/16 Tefzel wire, wire size selection based on International Cessna 120/140 Association Technical Reference Manual, Cessna 100 Series Service Manual, and AC43.13-1B. Note: the original wiring was found sufficient to support this alteration. The original 15A generator fuse was replaced with the above 35A circuit breaker. All work was accomplished utilizing data derived from the International Cessna 120/140 Technical Reference Manual, Continental Type Certificate Data Sheet E-233 Revision 17, Cessna 140 Type Certificate Data Sheet A-768, Teledyne Continental Motors letter signed by Fred Fihe dated May 4, 1977, Teledyne Continental Motors Service Bulletin SB#95-3A, Continental Motors Corporation C85 Overhaul Manual Form X-30010, Cessna 100 Series Service Manual, Cessna Accessory Kit AK 150-23A Instructions and AC43.13-1B. Updated Aircraft and Engine Logbooks, Equipment List and Weight and Balance Report. Pilot Operating Handbook is not impacted by this alteration. This alteration is compatible with all previously approved alterations. Data for Continued Airworthiness per FAA Bulletin HBAW98-18: Section 1. Introduction: Installed Delco-Remy 35A generator P/N 1101898. This installation will enhance aircraft usability. Section 2. Description: Installed Delco-Remy 35A generator P/N 1101898, S/N A158804, voltage regulator P/N 1118704 and 35A circuit breaker Potter Brumfield P/N W23X1A1G35. All generator control wiring replaced with MIL-W-22759/16 Tefzel wire. Section 3. Control, operation information: N/A Section 4. Servicing information: Inspect generator drive coupling bushings IAW Teledyne Continental Motors Service Bulletin SB#95-3A and Continental Motors Corporation C85 Overhaul Manual Form X- 30010. Section 5. Maintenance information: Remove and inspect generator drive coupling bushings IAW Teledyne Continental Motors Service Bulletin SB#95-3A and Continental Motors Corporation C85 Overhaul Manual Form X-30010. Section 6. Troubleshooting information: Remove and inspect generator drive coupling bushings IAW Teledyne Continental Motors Service Bulletin SB#95-3A and Continental Motors Corporation C85 Overhaul Manual Form X-30010. Section 7. Removal and replacement information: Remove and reinstall generator and drive coupling IAW Continental Motors Corporation C85 Overhaul Manual Form X-30010. Section 8. Diagrams: See below. Section 9. Special inspection requirements: Remove and inspect generator drive coupling bushings IAW Teledyne Continental Motors Service Bulletin SB#95-3A. Section 10. Application of protective treatments: N/A. Section 11. Data: International Cessna 120/140 Association Technical Reference Manual pages 2400/05 and 2400/06, Continental Type Certificate Data Sheet E-233 Revision 17, Cessna 140 Type Certificate Data Sheet A-768, Teledyne Continental Motors Corporation letter signed by Fred Fihe dated May 4, 1977, Teledyne Continental Motors Service Bulletin SB#95-3A, Continental Motors Corporation C85 Overhaul Manual Form X-30010 Sections 10-30 through 10-38 pages 43 and 44, Cessna 100 Series Service Manual Section 17 pages 17-5 through 17-10 and Drawing 0410011, Cessna Accessory Kit AK 150-33A Instructions, and AC43.13-1B Figure 11-2 page 11-23. Section 12. List of special tools: N/A. Section 13. For commuter aircraft: N/A. Section 14. Recommended overhaul periods: None specified. Section 15. Airworthiness limitations: N/A. Section 16. Revision: N/A Reference: Section 8. Diagrams: Updated wiring diagram. Legend: Wire numbers from Cessna 120 and 140 Parts Catalog Form 924 Wire # Wire Gauge Wire Location 2 4 gauge Main Battery to Contactor 3 4 gauge Contactor to Starter Motor 6 18 gauge Contactor Coil to Master Switch 7 18 gauge Master Switch to Generator Field 8 10 gauge Generator Armature to Voltage Regulator (Armature) 10 10 gauge Voltage Regulator (Battery) to 35 Amp Circuit Breaker and Main Bus 12 10 gauge Starter Motor to Ammeter 13 10 gauge Ammeter to Main Bus 69 18 gauge Master Switch to Voltage Regulator (Field)

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TCDS A-768Rev 34· Issued 2003
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