needin' specs for a or p/n for a shunt

DKirkpatrick

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working on a C-172D, 14VDC. Need to buy a "shunt" for the airplane - the connector block with a lead going to the ammeter... It seems we lost it. Think I need a 60 amp version, but a real spec or real part number would really be helpful. I know, it's a dum thing to lose it...
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dan
 
DKirkpatrick said:
Need to buy a "shunt" for the airplane - the connector block with a lead going to the ammeter...
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Are you sure it was a shunt? I can't get to any diagrams or books but while I could easily be wrong I thought 172s had ammeters with internal shunts. Maybe PM Dan Thomas?
 
This is the diagram that likely applies to that airplane.

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The ammeter has an internal shunt. I have never seen an external shunt in any 172.
 
Really helpful. Bought an electronics international volt/ammeter for the airplane. Looks like I need one w an internal shunt and calibrated. THANK YOU for your help and input for this. Much appreciated.
dan
 
DKirkpatrick said:
Really helpful. Bought an electronics international volt/ammeter for the airplane. Looks like I need one w an internal shunt and calibrated. THANK YOU for your help and input for this. Much appreciated.
dan
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EI should have sold you something appropriate to your airplane, including any external shunt if required. Maybe check your STC and AML documentation for it.
 
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