Title:
Lakeland Aviation Expo 2025 Forum - Fundamental Electrical Systems
Topic:
We’ll provide you with a historical overview of aircraft electrical systems and maintenance.
Speaker(s):
Allen Buffkin, Hartzell Engine Technologies
Brief Description:
A comprehensive look at the alternator and starter systems used on today's GA fleet. Historical and modern, lightweight versus heavyweight and the good and the bad are all discussed. Troubleshooting, maintenance and installation tips to help secure a long, serviceable life for your electrical system components. Great for the certificated aircraft owner or a new experimental builder, this presentation will "generate" your interest in aircraft electrical systems.
WINGS/AMT credit available!
To receive WINGS/AMT credit fill out attendance sheet available at the Forum entrance.
Select Number:
AFS0133863
Location of Seminar:
FAA Safety Center (Orlando Field Office)
4425 Sun N Fun Road
Lakeland, FL 33811
Directions to Venue:
The FAA Safety Center (aka"Orlando Field Office") is centrally located on the Sun-n-Fun grounds at the corner of Laird Drive and Sun-n-Fun Road. We are the large tan building with the rooftop deck. Forums entrance is on the west side of the building.
To receive WINGS/AMT credit fill out attendance sheet available at the Forum entrance.
Prior to attending a safety seminar, please review and abide by current CDC, State and local health guidelines.
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KLAL
Seating:
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Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
National FAA Safety Team
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
FAA forums run daily from 8:30 a.m. til 3:30 p.m.; each is typically 1 hour long.
Prior to attending a safety seminar, please review and abide by current CDC, State and local health guidelines.
Adjacent FAA Exhibit Hall open daily from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
PRESENTED DURING THE SUN 'N FUN FLY-IN. NO FEE FOR THE FORUM, BUT AN ENTRANCE FEE IS REQUIRED BY SUN 'N FUN TO ENTER THE GROUNDS.For more information on Sun-n-Fun admissions, visit www.flysnf.org
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Lakeland Aviation Expo Forum Schedule

CURRENT SUN 'n FUN FLY-IN NOTAM IS MANDATORY FOR FLYING INTO SUN 'N FUN.
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 2
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