Generator Inspection

In addition to the procedures listed in Section 1.1, trained personnel should inspect the I/O wiring, telemetry cable, air filter, pulley, spark plug boot, and braided dampeners.

• I/O wiring: Installation should be verified before every flight if for any reason the generator or its wiring has been removed recently. Each I/O cable is labeled with a descriptive sleeve, ie; "Battery 12S" or "Output→PDB". When looking at the aircraft from the rear, the "Battery 12S" cable's XT90 Male connector should be inserted into the center right XT90 connector on the bottom frame plate, and its opposite end, the XT90 Female connector, should be connected to the sunken connector on the generator. Likewise, the "Output→PDB" cable's XT90 Female connector should be inserted into the center left XT90 Male on the bottom frame plate, and its opposite end, the XT90 Male connector, should be connected to the protruding connector on the generator.
• Telemetry cable: Has two ends, one with a five pin connector and the opposite a three pin connector. Ensure both ends are securely fastened to their respective ports: five pin → governor board, three pin → telemetry port (at the rear of Flight Control Box).
• Air filter: Inspect and verify that it is free of excess debris or residue from fuel or oil. Ensure the air filter is securely placed on the intake with the air temperature sensor snug between both.
• Crank pulley: Inspect and verify there is an ease of motion and there is no seizure of the pulley system.
• Spark plug boot: Verify it is fully seated.
• Braided dampers: Visually inspect each braided damper. When the generator is installed correctly onto the payload rails, the dampers should be centered and not pulling in any given direction. If there are any signs of pull this could damage the dampers.