Tecnam P2012 Captain reported the aircraft had complete electrical failure during cruise flight. Flight diverted and landed safely.
Synopsis
Tecnam P2012 Captain reported the aircraft had complete electrical failure during cruise flight. Flight diverted and landed safely.
Narrative
On Day 0 we departed out of ZZZ at XA15 local time and climbed up to an altitude of 9000 feet towards ZZZ1. At XB:13 as I was switching the Multi-function Flight Display (MFD) from the Map page that shows our course path; to the Full EIS (Engine Indication System) page; I noticed that our Right Battery; Main Bus Volts; and Essential Bus Volts were dipping into about 22 Volts (the red). I realized something was amiss when my FO told me the RH Alt circuit breaker had tripped. I looked back at the screen to see if we could make it to (ZZZ2); one of our bases; roughly 50 miles away at the time. As I was about to inform Operations Control and ATC of our intentions; we loss all Primary Flight Displays (PFDs); MFD; and Radios. Prior there were no Crew Alert System (CAS) messages such as BAT Failure or Alternator Failure. There was a complete electrical loss. All we had left were our standbys and magnetic compass. Concerned we lost our position and had limited time to land I directed my FO to get the proper course off Garmin and call ATC for assistance to [request priority handling]. As we worked to make contact I turned off unnecessary items such as the environmental controls; lights; and turned on the emergency battery where our power returned. We were able to successfully talk to ATC and land at ZZZ3. I taxied to the FBO and parked; then turned off the emergency battery switch and immediately all power was lost. The flight only lasted about 1 hour.Cause: I think a voltage regulator may have failed causing the RH Alternator circuit breaker to trip. The Battery then was drained as it was unable to support the load.Suggestions: I think we need to monitor our components of the electrical system in terms of how long an alternator has been with the plane such as is it the original? or a replacement with a lot of time? I think the endurance of our flights with fluctuating temperature changes strains the components life spans.
Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.