Power and Fuses

The power distribution is in, via two fuse panels. Power is supplied to both in one main bus. (No endurance or ramp power here.)

Main bus across two fuse panels.

Fuses are chosen of simplicity and cleanliness of a breaker panel. Also, the phrase “never give an electrical fire a second chance,” referring to the practice of resetting breakers in flight was tickling at the back of my head throughout the planning process.

The view from the passenger seat, with fuse panel pointed forward. (In this case down.)

The fuses aren’t readily accessible, but accessible. Meaning, crouching down or feeling under the panel, you can easily get to them, but this is best done on the ramp and not in the air.

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