Alaska Airbus - Electrical Oral Questions Flashcards
- How would you know if the Blower and Extract fault light were due to smoke?
GEN 1 LINE pb
When pressed to the OFF position, the GEN 1 line contractor opens. The AC BUS 1 channel is supplied from GEN 2 through the bus tie contactors. GEN 1 continues to power one fuel pump in each wing tank. The is used during the smoke procedure. (QRH)
The Smoke light illuminates when smoke is detected in the avionics bay. (Chapter 8, Fire Protection)
NOTE: When the smoke detector detects smoke in the avionics ventilation air, the blower and the Extract Fault light on the Ventilation panel come on.
SHORT ANSWER: SMOKE LIGHT GEN 1 LINE pb
- What does the amber SMOKE light in the GEN 1 LINE pushbutton indicate?
The GEN 1 LINE pb SMOKE light illuminates when smoke is detected in the avionics bay.
NOTE: When the smoke detector detects smoke in the avionics ventilations air, the blower and the extract fault lights on the ventilation panel illuminate.
- When is the GEN 1 LINE pushbutton used?
QRH, directed SMOKE procedure.
When pressed to the OFF position, the GEN 1 LINE contactor opens. The AC BUS 1 channel is supplied from GEN 2 through BUS TIE CONTACTORS. GEN 1 continue to power one fuel pump in each wing tank. This is used during the SMOKE procedure.
- What happens when you push the GEN 1 LINE pushbutton?
When pressed to the OFF position, the GEN 1 line contactor opens. GEN 1 channel is supplied from GEN 2 through the bus tie contactors. GEN 1 continues to power one fuel pump in each wing tank. (SMOKE PROCEDURE).
