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 CAUTION:

This Supplement to the Airplane Maintenance Manual must

be read completely before maintenance action, as it

contains important safety information.

Note:

The Supplement to the Airplane Maintenance Manual is to

be included at every Cessna 172 and Reims F172 with 

TAE 125-01 installation

 CAUTION:

The organizations and staff who carry out these

maintenance action must be approved by the authority,

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Table of Contents

0.1 LIST OF REVISIONS .................................................................5

0.2 LIST OF APPLICABLE CHAPTERS ..........................................6

1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................1

1.1 ACCOMPANYING APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS ......................1

1.2 IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS OF TAE 125-01 

INSTALLATION..........................................................................2

1.3 COPYRIGHT © ..........................................................................4

1.4 CONVENTIONS IN THIS MANUAL ...........................................4

1.5 VALIDITY OF THIS MANUAL ....................................................4

1.6 ABBREVIATIONS ......................................................................5

1.7 PACKING AND TRANSPORT ...................................................5

1.8 STORAGE..................................................................................5

1.9 QUALIFICATIONS OF THE OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE 

PERSONNEL .............................................................................5

1.10 UPDATE INFORMATION SERVICE..........................................5

1.11 SERVICE LIFE OF THE ENGINE..............................................5

1.12 CONVERSION FACTORS.........................................................6

4 AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS, INITIAL ISSUE ..................1

4.1 ENGINE LIFE LIMIT...................................................................1

4.2 MANDATORY MAINTENANCE ACTIONS ................................1

4.3 LOG OF REVISIONS TO AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS ....2

5 TIME LIMITS / MAINTENANCE CHECKS ................................1

5.10 TIME LIMITS ..............................................................................2

5.20 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHECKS..................................2

5.50 UNSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE.............................................5
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6 DIMENSIONS AND AREAS ......................................................1

6.1 MODEL ......................................................................................1

6.2 ENGINE .....................................................................................1

6.3 PROPELLER..............................................................................2

6.4 FUEL SYSTEM ..........................................................................2

12 SERVICING ...............................................................................1

12.00 GENERAL ..................................................................................1

12.10 REPLENISHING ........................................................................2

12.20 SCHEDULED SERVICING ........................................................5

20 STANDARD PRACTICES - AIRFRAME ...................................1

20.00 GENERAL ..................................................................................1

21 ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS..................................................1

21.00 GENERAL ..................................................................................1

24 ELECTRICAL POWER..............................................................1

24.00 GENERAL ..................................................................................1

24.30 DC GENERATION .....................................................................2

24.50 ELECTRICAL LOAD DISTRIBUTION........................................7

28 FUEL..........................................................................................1

28.00 GENERAL ..................................................................................1

28.20 DISTRIBUTION..........................................................................2

28.40 INDICATING ............................................................................10

31 INDICATING / RECORDING SYSTEMS ...................................1

31.50 CENTRAL WARNING SYSTEMS..............................................1

31.60 INDICATING INSTRUMENTS ..................................................2
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37 VACUUM ...................................................................................1

37.00 GENERAL ..................................................................................1

61 PROPELLER .............................................................................1

61.10 CONSTANT SPEED PROPELLER............................................1

61.20 CONSTANT SPEED UNIT.........................................................2

71 POWER PLANT.........................................................................1

71.00 GENERAL ..................................................................................1

71.20 MOUNTS..................................................................................32

71.40 ATTACH FITTINGS .................................................................34

71.60 AIR INTAKES ..........................................................................36

73 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM ...........................................................1

73.00 GENERAL ..................................................................................1

74 IGNITION ...................................................................................1

74.00 GENERAL ..................................................................................1

77 ENGINE INDICATION ...............................................................1

77.00 GENERAL ..................................................................................1

78 EXHAUST ..................................................................................1

78.00 GENERAL ..................................................................................1

79 OIL .............................................................................................1

79.00 GENERAL ..................................................................................1

79.30 INDICATING ..............................................................................4

80 STARTING.................................................................................1

80.00 GENERAL ..................................................................................1
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91 CHARTS AND WIRING DIAGRAMS ........................................1

91.10 WIRING DIAGRAMS..................................................................1

91.20 SPECIAL TOOLS.......................................................................5
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24 ELECTRICAL POWER

24.00 GENERAL

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

For Cessna 172 with TAE 125-01 installation there are two electrical

system variants possible:

• 14 Volt or

• 28 Volt

The 14 V system is equipped with a 90 amp alternator, a 14 V starter, a

12 V battery and an excitation battery for the alternator. 

The 28 V system is equipped with a 60 amp alternator, a 28 V starter, a

24 V battery and an excitation battery for the alternator. 

The alternator and the battery are operated by a separate rocker switch

(BAT and ALT) located on the instrument panel. 

The excitation battery of the alternator is operated with the BAT switch

simultaneously. 

A warning light (ALT WRNG LT) on the TAE-lightpanel will illuminate if the

alternator fails to produce current, accompanied by a zero indication on

the AED-125. 

The battery switch (BAT) must be ON before any electrical equipment will

operate. 

In addition to the main battery and alternator, a backup battery which only

supplies power to FADEC-A is part of the electrical system when

installed.

The FADEC backup battery is integrated into the electrical system

without manual control. The pilot can not manually switch the FADEC

backup battery on or off. Under normal operating conditions when the

alternator voltage is greater than the battery voltage, the alternator

charges the battery.

In the event of an alternator failure and a depleted or failed main Battery,

the FADEC backup battery is the only power source and will

automatically supply power to FADEC A. This prevents the engine from

stopping in the unlikely event of interrupted power supply from both

alternator and main battery. 

For wiring diagrams of the electrical systems of TAE 125-01 installations

refer to Chapter 91, Section 91.10 of this supplement.

S WARNING: When operating on FADEC backup battery only, the "Force B"

switch must not be activated. This will shut down the engine.
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24.30 DC GENERATION

PRECAUTIONS

The following precautions must be observed when testing the electrical

system.

S WARNING: Failure to observe these precautions will

result in serious damage to the electrical

equipment !

 CAUTION: Refer to wiring diagram in Chapter 91,

Section 91.10 when install-ing or testing

alternator.

 CAUTION: Disconnect battery, excitation battery and

backup battery before connecting or

disconnecting test instruments (except

voltmeter), or before removing or replacing

any unit or wiring. Accidental grounding or

shorting at alternator with internal regulator

(14V version only), alternator without internal

regulator (28V version only), regulator (28V

version only), excitation battery, ammeter or

accessories, will cause severe damage to

units and/or wiring.

 CAUTION: Disconnect main battery before connecting or

disconnecting the excitation or backup

battery! The excitation battery wire from the

alternator (14V version) or from the regulator

(28V version) may carry electrical power

even without connected excitation battery in

case the main battery is still connected to the

system.

 CAUTION: Grounding the alternator output terminal will

damage alternator and/or circuit and

components !
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TROUBLESHOOTING

Table 24-1a Troubleshooting TAE 125-01 DC Generation

 CAUTION: Reversed battery connections will damage

rectifiers, wiring, regulator and other charging

system components ! Battery polarity must

be checked with a voltmeter before

connecting battery. The aircraft is negative

ground.

 CAUTION: If booster battery or fast charger is used, its

polarity must be connected correctly to

prevent damage to electrical system

components !

Trouble Check Corrective Action

Check alternator wiring Replace alternator wiring

Check alternator fuse Replace alternator fuse

Check alternator relay Replace alternator relay

Check alternator switch Replace alternator switch

Check alternator funcion Replace alternator

Check excitation battery Replace excitation battery

Check excitation battery 

wiring

Repair wiring

FADEC backup battery 

capacity low

Replace Battery

FADEC backup battery 

defect

Replace Battery

FADEC backup battery 

system wiring defective

Do a test of the FADEC 

backup battery system 

wiring

Refer to chapter 91 for the 

wiring diagrams

Lack of alternator 

current

Alternator does not 

work correctly without 

main battery connected 

and switched on

FADEC backup battery 

functioning test negative
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MAINTENANCE PRACTICES

1. General

These maintenance practices provide instructions to

• inspect the main battery

• replace the main battery

• replace the excitation battery

• Functioning check of the FADEC backup battery

• replace the FADEC backup battery (if installed per TM TAE 

601-0007)

2. Inspecting the Main or FADEC backup battery

• Visually inspect the battery for signs of damage, leaks and 

corrosion. Refer to the battery manufacturer’s specifications 

(refer to 01.1).

• Check for incorrect mounting.

• Check the terminal connections. 

3. Disconnecting/Connecting the Main Battery for Maintenance

A. Disconnect the Main Battery for Maintenance

(1) Remove the bottom of the extended baggage area. Refer

to the airplane manufactuerer ́s specifications.

(2) Remove the cover from the battery box.

(3) Disconnect the negative cable from the main battery.

See Fig. 24-1a.
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Fig. 24-1a Main Battery

1 Main battery

2 Negative cable

3 Battery box

(4) Disconnect the positive cable from the main battery.

B. Connect the Main Battery after Maintenance

(1) Connect the positive cable to the main battery

(2) Connect the negative cable to the main battery.

(3) Install the cover to the battery box

(4) Install the bottom of the extended baggage area. Refer to

the airplane manufacturer ́s specifications.

4. Replacing the Main Battery

A. Remove the Main Battery

(1) Remove the bottom of the extended baggage area. Refer

to the airplane manufactuerer ́s specifications.

(2) Remove the cover from the battery box.

(3) Disconnect the negative cable from the main battery.

See Fig. 24-1a.

(4) Disconnect the positive cable from the main battery.

(5) Remove the main battery from the airplane.

 CAUTION: Make sure that you connect the cables to the

correct terminals ! Incorrect connection can

damage the electrical and avionic systems.
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B. Install the new Main Battery in the Airplane

(1) Make sure that the main battery is dry and clean

(2) Place the main battery into position in the battery box

(3) Connect the positive cable to the main battery

(4) Connect the negative cable to the main battery.

(5) Install the cover to the battery box

(6) Install the bottom of the extended baggage area. Refer to

the airplane manufacturer ́s specifications.

 CAUTION: Make sure that you connect the cables to the

correct terminals ! Incorrect connection can

damage the electrical and avionic systems.
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5. Replacing the Excitation Battery

A. Remove the Excitation Battery

(1) Disconnect the main battery. Refer to 3,

Disconnect /Connect the Main Battery for Maintenance.

(2) Disconnect the negative cable from the excitation

battery.

(3) Disconnect the positive cable from the excitation battery.

(4) Remove the battery carrier (top)

(5) Remove the excitation battery from the airplane.

B. Install the new Excitation Battery

(1) Place the excitation battery into position in the battery

carrier (bottom).

(2) Install the battery carrier (top)

(3) Connect the positive cable to the excitation battery

(4) Connect the negative cable to the excitation battery

(5) Connect the main battery. Refer to 3,

Disconnect / Connect the Main Battery for Maintenance.

(6) Do an engine ground run. Refer to OM-02-01. The

Alternator Warning Lamp (AWL) must go OFF.

6. Functioning check of the FADEC backup battery

(1) Start engine in accordance with TAE POH supplement

(2) Turn off all avionics

(3) FADEC Backup Battery Test

a) Alternator Switch - OFF, engine must operate 

normally

b) Battery Switch - OFF, engine must operate normally,

FADEC Battery test successfull

c) Battery Switch - ON

d) Alternator Switch - ON

(4) Ammeter - Check positive change, alternator warning

light must be OFF

(5) Voltmeter - Check in green range

(6) Shut down engine
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7. Replacing the FADEC Backup Battery

A. Remove the Backup Battery

(1) Disconnect the main battery. Refer to 3,

Disconnect / Connect the Main Battery for Maintenance.

(2) Disconnect the negative cable from the black backup

battery terminal.

(3) For 28V system only: disconnect the cable which

interconnects the two batteries.

(4) Disconnect the positive cable from the red backup

battery terminal.

(5) Remove the battery carrier (top)

(6) Remove the backup battery from the airplane.

B. Install the new Backup Battery

(1) Place the backup battery into position in the battery carrier (bottom).

(2) Install the battery carrier (top)

(3) Connect cable TF-06-B-10 to backup battery positive

connection (red terminal).

(4) For 28V systems only: interconnect the 2 backup batteries with each other using cable TF-06-C-10

(5) Connect cable TF-06-N-10 to backup battery negative

connection (black terminal)

(6) Check if plug-in connection on backup battery is fitted

tightly!

(7) Connect the main battery. Refer to 3,

Disconnect / Connect the Main Battery for Maintenance.

(8) Perform functioning check of the FADEC backup battery. 

 Note: Charge the battery i.a.w. the manufacturers

instruction before installation into the aircraft.
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TROUBLESHOOTING

For Troubleshooting in case of malfunction refer to refer to Chapter 71

MAINTENANCE PRACTICES

1. General

These maintenance practices provide instructions to inspect

• all relays

• all 14V/28V converters, if installed

They also provide instructions to accomplish a function test of the

following parts:

• all relays

• all switches

• all circuit breakers

• all 14V/28V converters, if installed

2. Inspecting the relays

This is a visual inspection. Inspect whether the connections of the

relays are firmly attached. In addition, the relays have to be checked

for signs of corrosion. 

The following relays have to be checked:

• Battery Relay (located in the Junction-Box on the firewall)

• Alternator Relay (located in the Junction-Box on the firewall)

• Glow Relay (located in the Junction-Box on the firewall)

• Main Bus Relay, only C172 K,L,M,N,P (located on the LH of 

the airframe, underneath the Panel LH)

3. Inspecting the 14V/28V Converters, if installed

This is ab visual inspection. Inspect whether the connections of the

14V/28V are firmly attached. In addition, the 14V/28V converters

has to be checked for signs of corrosion.
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4. Accomplishing a function test of all relays

The following relays must be tested:

• Battery Relay (located in the Junction-Box on the firewall)

• Alternator Relay (located in the Junction-Box on the firewall)

• Glow Relay (located in the Junction-Box on the firewall)

• Main Bus Relay, only C172 K,L,M,N,P (located on the LH of 

the airframe, underneath the Panel LH)

A. Accomplish the function test of the Battery Relay

(1) Battery Switch “ON“

(2) AED, CED illuminate (without data)

(3) Fuel Pump functional (switch Fuel Pump) 

(4) => Battery Relay OK

(5) Battery Switch “OFF“

B. Accomplish the function test of the Alternator Relay

(1) Battery Switch “ON“

(2) Alternator Switch “ON“

(3) A voltmeter must indicate the same voltage at the

Alternator (Terminal Wire 3) as at the battery

(4) Alternator Switch “OFF“: No voltage at the Alternator

(Terminal Wire 3)

(5) => Alternator Relay OK

(6) Battery Switch “OFF“

C. Accomplish the function test of the Glow Relay

(1) Battery Switch “ON“

(2) Engine Master “ON“

(3) Voltage at the Glow Plugs, Glow Lamp “ON“ (approx.

5sec.)

(4) => Glow Relay OK

(5) Engine Master “OFF“

(6) Battery Switch “OFF“
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D. Accomplish the function test of the Main Bus Relay

(1) Battery Switch “ON“

(2) Main Bus Switch “ON“

(3) Avionics, Lights etc. functional

(4) => Main Bus Relay OK

(5) Main Bus Switch “OFF“

(6) Battery Switch “OFF“

5. Accomplishing a function test of all switches/knobs

The following switches must be tested:

• Main Bus Switch

• Engine Master Switch

• Force B Switch

• FADEC Test Knob

• AED/CED Test Knob

• Alternator switch

A. Inspect all switches/knobs

(1) Visual inspect all switches/knobs on signs of corrosion

(2) Visual inspect whether all connections of the switches/

knobs are firmly attached

B. Accomplish the function test of the Main Bus Switch

(1) Battery Switch “ON“

(2) Main Bus Switch “ON“ 

(3) Main Bus Relay on, Avionics, Lights etc. functional

(4) => Main Bus Switch OK

(5) Main Bus Switch “OFF“

(6) Battery Switch “OFF“

S WARNING: Only run the engine on the ground with the

propeller running, even for testing purposes,

in a safe and clear area and ensure that prop

area is clear !
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C. Accomplish the function test of the Engine Master Switch

(1) Battery Switch “ON“

(2) Engine Master “ON“ => AED/CED indicate data

(3) Start engine

(4) Load Selector “IDLE“

(5) Accomplish FADEC Test procedure => OK

(6) Battery Switch “OFF“ => Engine must run without Battery

(7) Switch FADEC A to FADEC B using the Force B switch

=> Engine running OK

(8) => Engine Master Switch OK

(9) Engine Master “OFF“

(10) Battery Switch “OFF“ 

D. Accomplish the function test of the Force B Switch

(1) Battery Switch “ON“

(2) Engine Master “ON“

(3) Start engine

(4) Load Selector “IDLE“

(5) FADEC toggles from FADEC A to FADEC B using the

Force B switch

(6) => Force B switch OK

(7) Engine Master “OFF“

(8) Battery Switch “OFF“

S WARNING: Only run the engine on the ground with the

propeller running, even for testing purposes,

in a safe and clear area and ensure that prop

area is clear !

S WARNING: Only run the engine on the ground with the

propeller running, even for testing purposes,

in a safe and clear area and ensure that prop

area is clear !
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E. Accomplish the function test of the FADEC Test Knob

(1) Battery Switch “ON“

(2) Engine Master “ON“

(3) Start engine

(4) Load Selector “IDLE“

(5) Push FADEC test knob => Test procedure OK

(6) => FADEC Test knob OK

(7) Engine Master “OFF“

(8) Battery Switch “OFF“

F. Accomplish the function test of the AED/CED Test Knob

(1) Battery Switch “ON“

(2) Push AED/CED test knob => Selftest AED/CED OK

(3) => AED/CED Test Knob OK

(4) Battery Switch “OFF“

G. Accomplish the function test of the Alternator Switch

(1) Battery Switch “ON“

(2) Engine Master “ON“

(3) Start engine

(4) Load Selector “IDLE“

(5) Alternator Switch on: Load current (AED), Voltage > 14V

(AED), Alternator Warning Lamp (AWL) off

(6) Alternator Switch off: No load current, Voltage <14V,

Alternator Warning Lamp on

(7) => Alternator OK

(8) Engine Master “OFF“

(9) Battery Switch “OFF“

S WARNING: Only run the engine on the ground with the

propeller running, even for testing purposes,

in a safe and clear area and ensure that prop

area is clear !

S WARNING: Only run the engine on the ground with the

propeller running, even for testing purposes,

in a safe and clear area and ensure that prop

area is clear !
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6. Accomplishing a function test of all Circuit Breakers

The following circuit breakers must be tested:

• FADEC A/B

• AED/CED

• Starter

A. Accomplish the function test of the Circuit Breaker 

FADEC A/B

(1) Battery Switch “ON“

(2) Engine Master “ON“

(3) Establish CAN communication by connecting the

computer to the airplane

(4) Switch FADEC A/B via Circuit Breaker

(5) => Circuit Breaker FADEC A/B OK

(6) Remove CAN communiction

(7) Engine Master “OFF“

(8) Battery Switch “OFF“

B. Accomplish the function test of the Circuit Breaker AED/

CED

(1) Battery Switch “ON“

(2) Engine Master “ON“

(3) Switch AED/CED via Circuit Breaker AED/CED

(4) => Circuit Beaker AED/CED OK

(5) Engine Master “OFF“

(6) Battery Switch “OFF“

C. Accomplish the function test of the Circuit Breaker Starter

(1) Battery Switch “ON“

(2) Engine Master “ON“

(3) Switch Starter via Circuit Breaker Starter

(4) => Circuit Breaker Starter OK

(5) Engine Master “OFF“

(6) Battery Switch “OFF“
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7. Accomplishing a function test of all 14V/28V converters, if

installed

A. Accomplish the function test of all 14V/28V converters

(1) Battery Switch “ON“

(2) Main Bus Switch “ON“

(3) Consumer of electricity “ON“ (check under Load)

(4) Check Voltage, a voltmeter must indicate the

transformed voltage (refer to the 14/28V Converter

manufacturer)

(5) => 14V/28V Converters OK

(6) Main Bus Switch “OFF“

(7) Battery Switch “OFF“
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