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I have had a Plane Power alternator cause all sorts of dramas due to stator wiring connections cracking off internally. (it is a big...

Ok, what I'd do is unplug the Alternator & ground run the engine to see if the 'issue' is still there -IF yes, then "bite the bullet" &...

Do you have a plane power alternator fitted ?

Have you ever seen those problems without the engine running? Try shutting off the alternator field after engine start, and see if that...

None of the above. To be clear, you must demonstrate it in my presence. :p

Yes, I've seen an installation where on transmit, all the CHT and EGT's go high. In this case, it was because the VHF antenna coax...

On your hollow robotic receive audio, are you using a stereo or mono headset? Sometimes a mono headset in stereo jacks will cause some...

I'll have to check that! I also borrowed a headset from a coworker to run a comparison. We'll see tomorrow morning... update: yep...

Have you reviewed the Pilot User Guide regarding the "Level" button? Here's what it says: Level Mode The Autopilot’s Level Mode (or...

Just to check, have you adjusted the sidetone on the X25 COM? It might be set at zero. Sidetone is a product of the radio during transmit

Ah, ok so it is trying. I am guessing that if you roll the aircraft without the AP (a normal turn), it takes some rudder to prevent the...

I would be checking the shear pin in the roll servo. It will still have enough friction to feel ok on the ground, but won't have enough...

When you talk to you passenger on the intercom, do you have sidetone? Do you only not have sidetone on transmit?

Thanks Jake, aileron check will be done tomorrow. Appreciate your help, will share our findings

Yeah, I'm pretty sure my soup to nuts install would not have gone well had I not done both! LATPP and RTFM. Everyone is afforded a...