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Part 121 - CRJ 701/900 > Electrical > Flashcards

Electrical Flashcards

1
Q

What is an IDG?

A

Integrated Drive Generator

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2
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What are the components of an IDG?

A

Constant Speed Drive (CSD); Generator Control Unit (GCU) and a Generator

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3
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Where is the Main Battery located?

A

In the nose avionics bay

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4
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What is the purpose of a constant speed drive? (CSD)

A

Converts variable engine input speed to constant speed.

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5
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What is the purpose of the GCU?

A
  1. Regulates the IDG Generator
  2. Controls generator frequency and Volts
  3. Protects from over and under current

Basically it allows the generator to power AC electrical components if the VOLTS and FREQ are within limits

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6
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How is the GCU controlled?

A

Through the GEN 1/2 switches.

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7
Q

Where should the GEN 1/2 switches be in order to allow the GCU to manage the connection?

A

AUTO

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8
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What is special about the oil system of the IDG Drive Mechanism (CSD)?

A

It is independent from it’s associated engine

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9
Q

What is the IDG drive mechanism’s oils system monitored for?

A

HOTLOP

High oil temperature, low oil pressure

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10
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If the IDG drive mechanism’s Oil Temp/Press is not in limits how does the pilot know?

A

“IDG FAULT” light comes on.

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11
Q

What will cause the IDG to automatically disconnect?

A

An Over Torque or Over Temp condition of the CSD

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12
Q

Can the IDG be turned back on in flight?

A

Nope, can only be turned back on by MX on the ground

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13
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What do the different colors mean on the electrical synoptic page?

A

Green: NORMAL

WHITE: NOT ON/NOT NORMAL - ENGINE NOT RUNNING

YELLOW: OFF - WITH ENGINE RUNNING

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14
Q

Does the APU have a CSD?

A

No, the APU only has a generator control unit (GCU)

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15
Q

What will the APU’s GCU remove the APU’s power output for?

A

Over/under voltage
Over/under frequency
Generator and bus over current
Generator phase sequence

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16
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How can we check the status of the APU?

A

The AC Electrical Synoptic page

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17
Q

When the APU is started, what happens to external power?

A

It is automatically disconnected

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18
Q

Can the APU power all the AC buses?

A

Yup

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19
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If the APU is selected OFF with the APU available to provide electrical load, what will happen?

A

A caution light is generated on the EICAS

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20
Q

If no other power source is available, what will the APU provide?

A

AC power and bleed air to help start the engines

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21
Q

When the left engine’s IDG begins powering AC BUS 1, what will happen to the APU power output?

A

It will power AC BUS 2?

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22
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If both engine IDGs are providing power to their associated buses, what will the APU do?

A

It will automatically be disconnected and will not power any of the buses

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23
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If APU voltage is greater than ______, a _______ will be displayed on EICAS

A

40kva, CAUTION

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24
Q

External power is _______ to power the entire electrical system

A

Able

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25
Q

Where is the external power receptacle?

A

Forward right side of fuselage

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26
Q

How will you know if external power is available?

A

the AVAIL light will illuminate on the electrical power panel

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27
Q

You know that electrical power is being supplied by external power because…

A
  1. AC Switchlight will turn to “in use”

1. AC electrical synoptic flow lines are displayed in green from “EXT AC”

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28
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If you lose electrical power, what will happen to ensure that you still have a source of AC power?

A

The ADG will automatically deploy (air driven generator)

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29
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How will you know the ADG is deployed?

A

Warning will be generated

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30
Q

How can you manually deploy the ADG?

A

By pulling the manual deploy handle… duh

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31
Q

Is the ADG heated?

A

Yes, by an internal heater

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32
Q

when will the “ADG AUTO FAIL” EICAS status message display?

A
  1. A fault occurs in deploy control unit
  2. Unit is not powered
  3. Uplock solenoid has failed
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33
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What buses does the ADG supply power to?

A

The ADG BUS and AC ESS BUS

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34
Q

ADG BUS provides power where?

A
  1. 3B hydraulic pump
  2. Flaps and slats
  3. Pitch trim channel 2
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35
Q

Is there anything different If the flaps/slats are being powered by the ADG BUS?

A

Yes, they will move at HALF NORMAL speed

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36
Q

If either main generator is restored, the ADG can be Overriden by doing what?

A

Pressing the “PWR TXFR OVERRIDE” button

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37
Q

What will pressing the “PWR TXFR OVERRIDE” button do?

A

Will reconnect the restored Generator to power AC bus 1 and 2. the ADG will still power ADG BUS and critical flight controls

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38
Q

What is the minimum speed the ADG will work?

A

135 knots

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39
Q

If below 135 knots, what’s your only source of electrical power if both IDGs and your APU have failed?

A

The battery

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40
Q

How will you know if the GCU has failed on the ADG?

A

“ADG FAIL” status message

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41
Q

How is the ADG tested?

A

“Unit test switch”

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42
Q

When can you test the ADG?

A

Only can be done with two generators ON and both main AC buses powered

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43
Q

What indicates a successful test of the ADG system?

A

TEST light will illuminate if successful

44
Q

What is the ACPC and what is it’s functions?

A

AC Power Center, it distributes AC Power to the four AC busses provides BUS PRIORITY LOGIC by changing the position of contractors depending on AC availability

45
Q

What is the normal AC bus priority logic?

A

IDG 1 powers AC BUS 1

IDG 2 powers AC BUS 2

46
Q

If an IDG fails in flight, what will happen?

A

Bus priority logic from the ACPC will automatically transfer load to the operable IDG

47
Q

How will you know if the automatic transfer of an AC bus fails during an IDG failure?

A

“AC 1/2 AUTOXFER” EICAS caution displays and “AUTO XFER FAIL” message displays on the AC electrical page

48
Q

If an IDG fails, and automatic transfer is not wanted, how do you disable it?

A

By hitting “AUTO XFER” switch lights

49
Q

How will you know if AC BUS 1 or 2 is not powered?

A

EICAS message

50
Q

What does the AC Essential Bus do?

A

Powers critical components that are vital to the safe operation of the aircraft

51
Q

What normally powers the AC Essential bus?

A

AC BUS 1

52
Q

What is the purpose of the AC ESS XFER Switch light?

A

To manually transfer the source of power for the AC ESS Bus from BUS 1 to BUS 2

53
Q

What is the purpose of the AC service bus?

A

Used to power certain components needed to service the airplane

54
Q

What does the AC Service Bus power?

A 
APU charger
Ac service feed
Cabin lighting
Logo lights
Toilet
Water system
55
Q

What normally provides power to the AC Service BUS?

A

AC BUS 2

56
Q

What will happen to the AC SERV bus during non-normal operations?

A

It will be shed in order to preserve power

57
Q

How do you know the AC SERV BUS is being shed?

A

“AC SERV BUS” EICAS message and “SHED” in the AC Electrical Synoptic Page.

58
Q

What is the purpose of the “EXT AC PUSH” Switchlight on the external service panel?

A

To energize AC SERV BUS without energizing the entire aircraft electrical system

59
Q

What will happen if any aircraft generator is selected on while in the “SERVICE CONFIGURATION”?

A

It will override the service configuration

60
Q

What provides DC Power?

A
  1. 4 TRUs

2. 2 Batteries

61
Q

What is a TRU?

A

Transformer Rectifier Unit

62
Q

What is the purpose of a TRU?

A

Converts 115Vac input power to 28 Vdc Output power

63
Q

What powers the TRUs?

A

AC BUS 1
AC BUS 2
AC ESS Bus

64
Q

What does it mean if the TRU is white in the DC electrical synoptic page?

A

TRU output has dropped below 3.7 amps or 18 volts. Status message will be generated “TRU 1 FAIL”

65
Q

Where does power from the TRUs go?

A
  1. DC BUS 1
  2. DC BUS 2
  3. DC ESS BUS
  4. BATT BUS
  5. DC SERV BUS
  6. DC UTIL BUS
66
Q

ESS TRU 2 is normally supplied power by ________

A

AC BUS 2

67
Q

If AC BUS 2 fails, will ESS TRU 2 receive power? Why or why not?

A

Yes, because the ESS TRU 2 XFR contactor will switch, allowing the AC ESS BUS (which is being energized by AC BUS 1) to power ESS TRU 2

68
Q

When will the DC ESS BUS caution display on the EICAS?

A

Bus is not powered in flight or…

Bus is not powered on the ground with either the AC ESS BUS or APU GEN on line

69
Q

How many batteries the the CRJ have?

A

2

70
Q

What kind of batteries the does the CRJ have and where are they located?

A

Nickel Cadium. the Main Battery is in the Nose Avionics Compartment and the APU Battery is in the tail aft equipment compartment

71
Q

What provides DC Power?

A

4 TRUs

72
Q

What does the APU Battery provide DC Power to?

A

The APU BATT DIR BUS.

73
Q

How is the APU Battery charged?

A

APU battery charger

74
Q

Where does the APU battery charger receive power from?

A

The AC SERV BUS

75
Q

What are the specs for the APU BATT?

A

24 Vdc with a capacity of 43 amp-hours.

76
Q

What does the Main Battery power?

A

The MAIN BATT DIR BUS

77
Q

AC electrical specs

A

115 Vac
400 HZ
3 Phase

78
Q

Where are the TRUs located?

A

In the nose

79
Q

Main battery specs

A

17 Amp Hour

24 Volt

80
Q

APU Battery Specs

A

43 Amp Hour

24 Volt

81
Q

What does the DC Service Bus Power?

A

NAVs
LAVs
DOMEs

82
Q

What is the minimum voltage before flight?

A

APU and MAIN should BOTH be above 22 volts or above

83
Q

How long do we have from battery master on to provide AC power?

A

5 Min

84
Q

When will the DC EMER Bus show up on DC Synoptic Page?

A

When it has a fault or lost it’s source of power from either of its two power sources (BATT BUS or APU BATT DIR BUS).

85
Q

What does the DC EMERG BUS power?

A

FIDEEX

86
Q

If the DC SERV switch is left on, what battery will begin to drain?

A

The APU

87
Q

In flight, how much power will the batteries provide if they are the only source of power?

A

30 minutes

88
Q

Where does the APU Battery charger get it’s power from?

A

The AC Service Bus

89
Q

What drives the CSD?

A

The accessory gear box

90
Q

Can we reconnect an IDG after it is disconnected in flight?

A

Nope

91
Q

What will cause the GCU to trip the generator offline?

A
  1. Over Current
  2. Out of phase
  3. Over/under voltage
  4. Over/under frequency
92
Q

What does it mean when the AC ESS XFER Switchlight is illuminated?

A

The AC ESS Bus is being powered from AC BUS 2

93
Q

What causes the ADG to Deploy?

A

Lose power to Bus 1 and 2

94
Q

When will the “EMER PWR ONLY” warning message pop up?

A

Only when ADG is only source of power

95
Q

What does pulling the ADG handle ensure?

A

The DC essential bus remains powered. Prevents it from being load shed after airspeed decreases below 135knots

96
Q

What is the purpose of the Essential TRU 2 contactor?

A

Powers TRU 2 If it’s normal source of power is not available and we need it. It does this by allowing AC ESS BUS to power ESS TRU 2 instead of AC BUS 2.

97
Q

On BATT Power only, how many minutes do you have?

A

30 minutes

98
Q

If on battery power only and you attempt starting the APU, how many minutes does that eat up of your 30 min available?

A

6 minutes per APU start attempt

99
Q

How is DC power distributed through the system?

A

Two (DCPCs) DC Power Distribution:

L(LEFT)DCPC
R(RIGHT)DCPC

100
Q

What is the purpose of the DCPCs and where are they located?

A

Located in avionics compartment in the nose

Job is to control contactor logic to connect various buses the the appropriate TRU depending on availability.

101
Q

Describe the DC Essential Bus

A

Energizes equipment essential for safe flight. Due to this it can be powered by many different sources depending on availability.

Normally ESS TRU 1

if ESS TRU 1 fails, ESS TRU 2 through essential TIE

If ESS TRU 1 and ESS TRU 2 fail, TRU 2 through the CROSS TIE and Essential Tie

If ESS TRU 1 and 2 and TRU 2 fail, TRU 1 thru the MAIN TIE, CROSS TIE, and ESSENTIAL TIE

IF all TRUs fail, MAIN BATT DIR BUS and the APU BATT DIR BUS WILL POWER THE DC ESSENTIAL BUS through the DC Battery Bus

102
Q

What happens when the DC SERVICE switch is selected ON?

A

The APU BATT DIRECT BUS powers the DC SERV bus. Can result in the APU BATT draining

103
Q

What does the DC utility bus do?

A

Provides reading lights to passengers. Automatically shed when the Main Tie closes

104
Q

What are all the HOT busses?

A

MAIN BATT DIR BUS
APU BATT DIR BUS
EMER BUS

105
Q

What are the 2 specific scenarios that will energize the Essential TRU 2 CONTACTOR?

A
  1. On ADG power, ESS TRU 1 fails.

2. AC BUS 2 and TRU 1 fail.

Part 121 - CRJ 701/900 (25 decks)

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