Carbon Cub EX-3 Engine Failure (N40DT)

[Cactus Charlie]

One option for Lycoming O-360 and IO-360 engines is to fit a standby alternator on the accessory housing vacuum pump pad.

That option may not be available on the CC363i without significant engine modification.

"for example the latest CC363i rear accessory case is currently made from Magnesium and does not include installation of typical 360 style rear accessory drive gears (as weight reduction)."

ref - CC 363i crankcase - CubCrafters Forums

The CC363i parts catalog is confusing as it shows the pad in some drawings but not in others.

 

[Neal]

So here we are, very cold winter in VA. But those affected by winter weather, snow, etc. will fly less frequently. So your plane sits for a month, temps never get out of the 20's. For those that now are educated about this setup know that if you have to rely on your $29 ignition backup battery that is weak from the cold and not being charged for a month or more you might as well not have one. Combine that with a weak starter battery such as the SBS-J16, which hopefully has been on a charger, it's just not a good situation IMHO.

Education and community share is vital and learning from scenarios such as this thread has taught many of us. Knowledge is key.