Supervan Systems, Ltd.

Cessna 208/208B TPE331-12JR Landplane and Floatplane

8955 CR 135 Airplane Flight Manual Supplement
Celina, Texas 75009 Supplement S2 - Standby Electrical System
(972) 382-4402 SSL-SES-208/208B-12JR

STANDBY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SECTION 1
GENERAL
A standby electrical system may be installed for use as a standby power source in the event the main
generator system malfunctions in flight. The system includes an alternator operated at a 75-amp capacity
rating. The alternator is belt-driven from a drive attached to the accessory section of the engine reduction
gear housing. The system includes a regulator (either FCM/ACM on PRE SB 208-7 or an alternator
control unit on POST SB 208-7), a shunt, and current limiters located in the electrical junction box on the
left front side of the firewall. There are two control switches on the left sidewall switch (start) panel. The
standby system switches are a two-position toggle-type switch, labeled STBY PWR, and a guarded two-
position toggle-type switch/breaker, labeled AVIONICS STBY PWR. The guard covering the standby
avionics power switch must be lifted in order to select the ON position. Circuit protection and isolation are
provided by two 40-amp circuit breakers, labeled STBY PWR, on the left sidewall circuit breaker panel.

PRE Supervan Systems Service Bulletin SB 208-7:

Field excitation to the alternator control unit is supplied through diode logic from either the CLOCK circuit
breaker in the electrical junction box or the alternator bus through a poly-fuse assembly located in the
electrical junction box. System monitoring is provided by an amber light labeled STBY ELEC PWR INOP
in the annunciator panel. Total amperage supplied from the standby electrical system can be monitored
on the airplane volt/ammeter with the selector switch in the ALT position.

Any time the standby electrical system is turned ON, the alternator will load share approximately 10-20%
of the total load with the generator. The alternator will assume the total load if the generator is turned
OFF or the generator trips off line. It may be necessary to load shed if the total load exceeds the 75-
ampere capacity. The AVIONICS STBY PWR switch/breaker and AVIONICS BUS TIE switch must be
ON to utilize the 75-ampere capacity. Also, the AVIONICS 1 and 2 power switches should be OFF to
avoid feeding a possible fault in the primary power system when operating on standby power. The
primary power supply system can be completely isolated by pulling the six 30-ampere bus feeder circuit
breakers in the event of a fault in the primary power relay box.

POST Supervan Systems Service Bulletin SB 208-7:

Field excitation to the alternator control unit is supplied through diode logic from either the CLOCK circuit
breaker in the electrical junction box or the alternator bus through a circuit breaker labeled STBY ALT on
the side of the electrical junction box. System monitoring is provided by two amber lights, labeled STBY
ELEC PWR ON and STBY ELEC PWR INOP, in the annunciator panel. Total amperage supplied from
the standby electrical system can be monitored on the airplane volt/ammeter with the selector switch in
the ALT position.

Any time the standby electrical system is turned on, standby power will automatically be supplied to the
main buses if the system voltage drops. It may be necessary to load shed if the total load exceeds the
75-ampere capacity. The AVIONICS STBY PWR switch/breaker and AVIONICS BUS TIE switch must be
ON to utilize the 75-ampere capacity. Also, the AVIONICS 1 and 2 power switches should be OFF to
avoid feeding a possible fault in the primary power system when operating on standby power. The
primary power supply system can be completely isolated by pulling the six 30-ampere bus feeder circuit
breakers in the event of a fault in the primary power relay box.

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Supervan Systems, Ltd. Cessna 208/208B TPE331-12JR Landplane and Floatplane
8955 CR 135 Airplane Flight Manual Supplement
Celina, Texas 75009 Supplement S2 - Standby Electrical System
(972) 382-4402 SSL-SES-208/208B-12JR

Figure S2-1, Caravan Electrical System with Standby Alternator for PRE Supervan Systems SB 208-7

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Supervan Systems, Ltd. Cessna 208/208B TPE331-12JR Landplane and Floatplane
8955 CR 135 Airplane Flight Manual Supplement
Celina, Texas 75009 Supplement S2 - Standby Electrical System
(972) 382-4402 SSL-SES-208/208B-12JR

Figure S2-2, Caravan Electrical System with Standby Alternator for POST Supervan Systems SB 208-7

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Supervan Systems, Ltd. Cessna 208/208B TPE331-12JR Landplane and Floatplane
8955 CR 135 Airplane Flight Manual Supplement
Celina, Texas 75009 Supplement S2 - Standby Electrical System
(972) 382-4402 SSL-SES-208/208B-12JR

SECTION 2
LIMITATIONS
Cessna Standby Alternator (Cessna P/N C611505-0201 or 9910592-2) installed:
When operating on the standby electrical system, the maximum electrical load is 75 amps from sea level
to 21,000 feet. To assure adequate alternator cooling at higher altitudes, reduce maximum electrical load
5 amps per 1000 feet above 21,000 feet up to the maximum operating altitude.

Hartzell Engine Technologies (Old Plane and Power Standby Alternator (P/N ALT-FLX) installed:
When operating on the standby electrical system, the maximum electrical load is 75 amps from sea level
to 25,000 feet.

SECTION 3
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES (Pre Service Bulletin SB208-7)
GENERATOR FAILURE – GENERATOR OFF ANNUNCIATOR ILLUMINATED

1. Generator switch – OFF, then ON.

If primary power is not restored:

2. GEN FIELD Circuit Breaker – RESET (if tripped) and repeat step

If GENERATOR OFF annunciator remains illuminated and STBY ELEC PWR INOP annunciator is
illuminated:

3. STBY PWR Switch – OFF, then ON. Check STBY ELEC PWR INOP annunciator extinguished
and the ALT ammeter showing a positive load and GEN ammeter load a decreased load due
to sharing with the alternator.
4. AVIONICS STBY PWR and AVIONICS BUS TIE Switches – ON.
5. AVIONICS 1and 2 Switches – OFF.
6. Volt/Ammeter – SELECT ALT and verify alternator load is 75 amperes or less. REDUCE LOAD
as required to prevent battery discharge.

If GENERATOR OFF annunciator is illuminated and STBY ELEC PWR INOP annunciator is not
illuminated:

7. Perform steps 4, 5, and 6 above.

If GENERATOR OFF annunciator is extinguished and STBY ELEC PWR INOP annunciator is illuminated:

8. STBY PWR Switch – OFF, then ON.

9. STBY ELEC PWR INOP Annunciator – CHECK extinguished.

If STBY ELEC PWR INOP annunciator remains illuminated:

10. STBY PWR Switch – OFF.

11. Flight – COMPLETE utilizing primary power.

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NOTE

If the STBY ELEC PWR INOP annunciator illuminates, the alternator

system may still be operational. A bus voltage surge may have
temporarily tripped the ACM (alternator control module). If so, the ACM
can be restored by cycling the standby power switch.

SECTION 3
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES (Post Service Bulletin SB208-7)
GENERATOR FAILURE – GENERATOR OFF ANNUNCIATOR ILLUMINATED

1. Generator switch – OFF, then ON.

If primary power is not restored:

2. GEN FIELD Circuit Breaker – RESET (if tripped) and repeat step 1.

If GENERATOR OFF annunciator remains illuminated and STBY ELEC PWR INOP annunciator is
illuminated:

3. STBY PWR Switch – OFF, then ON. Check STBY ELEC PWR INOP annunciator extinguished
and STBY ELEC PWR ON annunciator illuminated and the ALT ammeter showing a positive
load.
4. AVIONICS STBY PWR and AVIONICS BUS TIE Switches – ON.
5. AVIONICS 1and 2 Switches – OFF.
6. Volt/Ammeter – SELECT ALT and verify alternator load is 75 amperes or less. REDUCE LOAD
as required to prevent battery discharge.

If GENERATOR OFF annunciator is illuminated and STBY ELEC PWR ON annunciator is illuminated:

7. Perform steps 4, 5, and 6 above.

If GENERATOR OFF annunciator is extinguished and STBY ELEC PWR INOP annunciator is illuminated:

8. STBY PWR Switch – OFF, then ON.

9. STBY ELEC PWR INOP Annunciator – CHECK extinguished.

If STBY ELECT PWR INOP annunciator remains illuminated:

10. STBY PWR Switch – OFF.

11. Flight – COMPLETE utilizing primary power.

NOTE

If the STBY ELEC PWR INOP annunciator illuminates, the alternator

system may still be operational. A bus voltage surge may have
temporarily tripped the ACU (alternator control unit). If so, the ACU can
be restored by cycling the standby power switch.

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Supervan Systems, Ltd. Cessna 208/208B TPE331-12JR Landplane and Floatplane
8955 CR 135 Airplane Flight Manual Supplement
Celina, Texas 75009 Supplement S2 - Standby Electrical System
(972) 382-4402 SSL-SES-208/208B-12JR

SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES (Pre Service Bulletin SB208-7)
AFTER ENGINE START

1. STBY ELEC PWR INOP Annunciator – Verify ON.

2. STBY PWR Switch – ON – Note slight decrease in generator load to signal load sharing.
3. STBY ELEC PWR INOP Annunciator – Verify OFF.

BEFORE TAKEOFF

The following functional check of the standby electrical system should be accomplished on the first flight
of the day before takeoff, and must be completed prior to any icing flight.

1. Standby Power Switch – ON

2. Generator – LOAD to approximately 30 amps (use taxi lights, if required), but not more than 60
amps.
3. Volt/Ammeter – SELECT ALT position and verify alternator output is approximately 10-20% of the
generator load.
4. Start/Gen Switch – OFF.
5. GENERATOR OFF Annunciator- VERIFY ON
6. Volt/Ammeter – CHECK alternator picked up generator load and alternator voltage is
approximately 28 volts.
7. STBY ELECT PWR INOP Annunciator – VERIFY OFF.
8. Start/Gen Switch – GEN.
9. GENERATOR OFF Annunciator- VERIFY extinguished.
10. Volt/Ammeter Selector Switch – RETURN to BATT position.

NOTE
The STBY ELEC PWR INOP Annunciator will not illuminate, except in
the event of a broken alternator drive belt, an electrical malfunction in the
standby electrical system, or the Standby Electrical Switch is OFF.

Engine Shutdown

The standby alternator receives field current from the polyfuse circuit or the CLOCK Circuit, so in an
emergency condition, the standby alternator can be brought on line without turning on the battery switch.
Normal engine shutdown procedures call for turning the standby power switch off prior to shutting the
engine down and turning the battery switch off. If the standby power switch is inadvertently left on,
several of the red lights in the annunciator panel will remain illuminated after the battery switch is turned
off. The illuminated annunciators serve as a reminder to turn off the standby power switch and thereby
preclude draining the airplane’s battery.

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Supervan Systems, Ltd. Cessna 208/208B TPE331-12JR Landplane and Floatplane
8955 CR 135 Airplane Flight Manual Supplement
Celina, Texas 75009 Supplement S2 - Standby Electrical System
(972) 382-4402 SSL-SES-208/208B-12JR

SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES (Post Service Bulletin SB208-7)
AFTER ENGINE START

1. STBY PWR Switch – OFF

2. STBY ELEC PWR INOP Annunciator – ON.

BEFORE TAKEOFF

The following functional check of the standby electrical system should be accomplished on the first flight
of the day, and must be completed prior to any icing flight.

1. Standby Power Switch – ON

2. Generator – LOAD to approximately 30 amps (use taxi lights, if required).
3. Volt/Ammeter – SELECT ALT position and verify alternator output is near zero.
4. Start/Gen Switch – OFF.
5. GENERATOR OFF Annunciator- VERIFY ON
6. Volt/Ammeter – CHECK for alternator output and check voltage is approximately one volt less
than with the generator ON.
NOTE
A fully charged battery will carry part of the electrical load when initially
switching from generator to standby alternator power because of the
generator’s high voltage regulation.

7. STBY ELEC PWR ON Annunciator – CHECK ON

8. STBY ELECT PWR INOP Annunciator – VERIFY extinguished.
9. Start/Gen Switch – GEN.
10. GENERATOR OFF Annunciator- VERIFY extinguished.
11. STBY ELEC PWR ON Annunciator – VERIFY extinguished
12. Volt/Ammeter Selector Switch – RETURN to BATT position.

NOTE
The STBY ELEC PWR INOP Annunciator will not illuminate, except in
the event of a broken alternator drive belt, an electrical malfunction in the
standby electrical system, or the Standby Electrical Switch is OFF.

Engine Shutdown

The standby alternator receives field current from the STBY ALT circuit or the CLOCK Circuit, so in an
emergency condition, the standby alternator can be brought on line without turning on the battery switch.
Normal engine shutdown procedures call for turning the standby power switch off prior to shutting the
engine down and turning the battery switch off. If the standby power switch is inadvertently left on,
several of the red lights in the annunciator panel will remain illuminated after the battery switch is turned
off. The illuminated annunciators serve as a reminder to turn off the standby power switch and thereby
preclude draining the airplane’s battery.

SECTION 5
PERFORMANCE
There is no change to the airplane performance when the standby electrical system is installed.

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Supervan Systems, Ltd. Cessna 208/208B TPE331-12JR Landplane and Floatplane
8955 CR 135 Airplane Flight Manual Supplement
Celina, Texas 75009 Supplement S2 - Standby Electrical System
(972) 382-4402 SSL-SES-208/208B-12JR

SECTION 6
WEIGHT AND BALANCE
Since the standby electrical system is an optional system, the aircraft weight and balance must be
recalculated if the system is installed or removed from the aircraft to ensure that an accurate empty
weight and CG exists for the aircraft. Otherwise, there are no changes to the operational envelope of the
airplane. The max gross weight is unaffected by this modification.

SECTION 7
SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION
See Section 1 of this manual for a description of system. For a complete systems description, refer to
the Supervan Systems, Ltd. Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, 9004-21.

SECTION 8
SERVICING
All servicing for the standby electrical system is contained in the Supervan Systems, Ltd. Instructions for
Continued Airworthiness, 9004-21. There are no pilot actions required for servicing of the standby
electrical system.

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