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A Fuse can be the problem just as easy - if you read the material on the web. A fuse has failure modes and can "wear" out. But, as previous discussions on the topic, I don't think facts one way or the other is going to change anybody's mind set. I have never had a bad CB so undoubtedly that colors my perspective on their use. Clearly either method can perform the function - so it comes down to other factors that one considers important.

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From: WALTER B KERR

To: Rotary motors in aircraft

Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 11:01 AM

Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: finally changed to fuses vs circuit breakers was Re: Ed's new rotor housings

Hey Ed, how about if the CB trips because the circuit breaker IS the problem? The only tripped breaker I've seen in a certified plane turned out to be a bad CB. I've also seen bad CB's at home, and at work. Why add another device that can fail?

Rusty (just couldn't resist resist)

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My thoughts exactly Rusty,

Bernie