On a Saturday, a cross country flight is conducted with a 1970 Piper Arrow and an electrical issue happens. The Load meter shows current but the battery seems to not be holding. An IA was on board and a landing was made at a local airport to see if a reason could be found. Nothing was and there was not a local mechanic with test equipment on duty that day either. The decision to continue to the destination which was 100 miles further was made. The plane was looked at again by the IA and also no mechanic on duty. After the battery was topped off, the decision was made to return the Arrow to base. VFR weather all the way home, used minimum electrical power, portable GPS on board. Is 91.205 (b) applicable. I know what the minimum 91.205 (b) says but the FAA says NO. AOPA says YES. Please help. No mention of an alternator or anything relating to electrical in (b). FAA mentioned something other 91.??? Don't remember. Maybe if it came from the factory? They said 205 is for older aircraft like a cub. Something needed to work this out with the FAA.. Skyking
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