E175 Electrical Flashcards
How many networks make up the electrical system on the airplane? Why?
- 2 independent networks
- Redundancy and fault isolation
What happens if a power generating source fails?
Bus ties automatically connect to provide no system degradation
What components power the AC system?
- 2 Integrated Drive Generators (IDG)
- Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)
- Inverter
- Ram Air Turbine (RAT)
- AC GPU receptacle
What components power the DC system?
- 2 NiCad batteries
- 3 Transformer Rectifier Units (TRU)
- DC GPU receptacle
How do IDG maintain a stable power output?
A Constant Speed Drive (CSD) attaches the IDG to the Accessory Gear Box (AGB)
What monitors and controls the IDG?
Each has a Generator Control Unit (GCU)
Can one IDG supply the entire electrical system?
Yes
What will cause the amber IDG light on overhead panel to illuminate?
- high oil temp
- low oil pressure
If an IDG is manually disconnected can it be reconnected by flight crew?
No. This is a maintenance function
What is the primary purpose of AC generators?
- to power the AC BUSSES and AC ESS BUS which…
- power the 3 TRU (1,2 & ESS)
What is the purpose of the TRUs?
To convert 115 VAC to 28 VDC
Can the APU replace a failed IDG?
Yes
What is the AC electrical systems priority?
- (onside) IDG
- (inside) APU
- (outside) GPU
- (cross-side) other IDG
How is it known that an AC GPU is hooked up to the airplane and ready to provide electricity?
- GPU button displays AVAILand the GPU icon is presented on the electrical synoptic page
- Once the GPU button is pushed in, the button will display IN USEprovided another AC power source is notavailable.
What does it mean if the AC GPU is plugged in and the outside GPU panel button displays IN USE?
- Ground service bus is in use
- Cockpit GPU button will display AVAILeven though the ground service bus is in use