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Troubleshooting
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
Flight Crew Overcame Equipment Problem
Aircraft
On a training flight to complete the CPL long cross country I experienced a loss of alternator power during climb from ZZZ. I returned to airport and alternator worked find on the ground. Decided to make return trip to ZZZ1 and after climbing out the fault reappeared upon retracting flaps. Since no maintenance was available at ZZZ the decision was made to continue the flight with radio mast off including transponder. Visual flight rules existed and see and avoid was used.  To conserve batter power all radios and other equipment were turned off. Upon entering Mode C required airspace (ZZZ2) the radio master was turned back on to transmit location and MODE C.  Gear was able to extend and flight terminated without incident. There was a period of around 140 NM in which no transponder data was transmitted; but flight safety rules were followed and an Ipad with GPS and traffic was used to ensure proper separation from other aircraft.  No incident occurred other than the travel without transponder transmitting data. Upon reaching ZZZ1 a panel under the horizontal stabilizer was found to be ripped in half. This doesn't seem to be related to the electrical failure and more due to fastener failures. Mechanic was called and all issues will be resolved promptly.
Pilot reported experiencing a loss of alternator.