26. ELEC Panel Flashcards
How do we check the battery voltage and charging system?
o Select the ECAM ELEC page.
o Place BAT 1 and BAT 2 PBs to OFF.
o Check that the battery voltage is above 25.5 volts.
o Place BAT 1 and BAT 2 PBs to AUTO.
o Check that both battery charge currents drops below 60 amps within 10 sec.
o Deselect the ECAM ELEC page.
Will the batteries completely drain if you leave the BAT switches in AUTO after AC power is removed?
o No
o Battery cut‐off logic prevents complete discharge when the aircraft is on the ground and unpowered.
How is the BATTERY BUS normally powered?
DC BUS 1
What does the amber FAULT light in the GALLEY pb indicate?
At least 1 generator load is above 100% rated output.
How does the GALLEY pb work in AUTO?
Sheds main galley if inflight with only one generator running
What is the max continuous load rating of the engine and APU generators?
90 KVA
What does a FAULT on the ENG GEN pb indicate?
A fault is detected by the GCU or the pb is selected ON, but the associated engine is not operating.
When is it normal to see the ENG GEN FAULT light illuminated?
Prior to engine start
What does the APU GEN FAULT light indicate?
The GCU has detected a fault.
What is the function of the BUS TIE in the AUTO position?
Allows the BUS TIE CONTACTORS to open and close automatically to maintain power to both AC BUS 1 & 2 in the preferential order of respective engine, EXT power, APU GEN, opposing engine GEN.
What is the logic with the BUS TIE in the OFF position?
The only power source that can be applied to AC Bus 1 and 2 is their respective engine driven generator. EXT power, APU GEN, and opposing GEN cannot power the network.
What does IDG stand for?
Integrated Drive Generator
What is the function of the IDG?
Converts variable engine speed to constant speed for optimum generator operation
Is the IDG oil system separate from the engine oil system?
Yes
What cools IDG oil?
Fuel/Oil cooler that utilizes fuel flow from the associated engine fuel supply line.