Electrical

Question 1

The Bus Power Control Units (BPCU) provide dynamic electrical load management when the airplane is operating on any available electrical power source.

A. True.
B. False.

Answer 1

A. True

Question 2

If the permanent magnet alternator for the left engine EEC is not available, the EEC receives power from the:

A. F/O’s flight instrument bus.
B. 28v DC system and main battery.
C. Captain’s flight instrument bus.
D. Airplane’s115V ac system.

Answer 2

D. Airplane’s115V ac system.

Question 3

When starting an engine using external power to energize the starters, a minimum of two electrical sources are required. One of these MUST be AFT external power.

A. True.
B. False.

Answer 3

B. False

The aft external power system can assist the forward system when starting the right engine first. To receive the benefit of the aft power source, both forward power sources must also be connected and the right engine must be started first.

Question 4

The ground handling mode is powered __ if no other power source is available.

A. Automatically when both forward external power sources are in use (ON)
B. Automatically when either FWD external power is connected (AVAIL)
C. Only if the AFT external power is connected (AVAIL)
D. The battery switch is ON

Answer 4

B. Automatically when either FWD external power is connected (AVAIL)

Question 5

The generator drive may disconnect automatically:

A. Only on the ground.
B. Anytime an engine is shut down in flight.
C. Only when due to bearing failure.
D. Depending on the fault condition detected.

Answer 5

D. Depending on the fault condition detected.

Question 6

Circuit breaker status is always available:

A. On EICAS.
B. On the Status page display.
C. On the respective system synoptic.
D. On the CBIC (circuit breaker indication and control).

Answer 6

D. On the CBIC (circuit breaker indication and control).

Question 7

The permanent magnet generators (PMGs):

A. Always power the Captain’s standby electrical system.
B. Provide a backup source for the hot battery buss and main battery charger.
C. Power the flight control electronics.
D. All the above.

Answer 7

C. Power the flight control electronics.

Question 8

The main battery provides power to the following:

A. Electric braking (as backup source).
B. Captain’s flight instrument bus until RAT deployment
C. L VHF communications.
D. All of the above.

Answer 8

D. All of the above.

Question 9

When the FWD or AFT external power switches are illuminated “AVAIL”, they indicate:

A. An unpowered external power plug has been plugged in.
B. External power is plugged in and power quality is acceptable.
C. DC bus synchronization has failed and external power is required.
D. The system is available for external power to be plugged in.

Answer 9

B. External power is plugged in and power quality is acceptable.

Question 10

Thermal circuit breakers may be reset via CBIC as long as the pilots accomplish the Unannunciated Circuit Breaker supplementary procedure?

A. True.
B. False.

Answer 10

B. False

A TCB, if found in the open/tripped position (white cross-hatched), cannot be reset electronically.

Question 11

The RAT will deploy automatically in flight if:

A. Three starter generators are lost simultaneously.
B. The L2 bus is lost in conjunction with BAT LOW EICAS message.
C. Any two starter/generators fail.
D. All electrical power to the Captain and F/O’s flight instruments is lost.

Answer 11

D. All electrical power to the Captain and F/O’s flight instruments is lost.

Question 12

When on the ground prior to engine start and the Hydraulic Electric Demand pumps are selected to AUTO, the pumps do not operate. This function is called:

A. Load Shedding.
B. Non-essential circuit breakers will open as needed.
C. APU autostart.
D. Load Inhibit.

Answer 12

D. Load Inhibit.

Question 13

If a total electrical failure occurs in flight, the PMGs provide Standby Power until RAT deployment.

A. True.
B. False.

Answer 13

B. False

The main battery provides standby power until RAT deployment.

Question 14

During automatic load shedding, which of the following indications may display?

A. LOAD SHED is displayed next the affected equipment symbol on the appropriate system synoptic.
B. A list of affected airplane systems displays on the electrical synoptic.
C. “LOAD SHED” EICAS message displays.
D. Both A and B are correct.

Answer 14

D. Both A and B are correct.

Question 15

If both FWD external power are powering the main AC buses, when the APU starter/generators become available:

A. The APU generator power is automatically applied when all external power sources are selected OFF.
B. The APU generators power R1 and R2 AC buses and FWD external powers the L1 and L2 buses.
C. APU generator power must be manually selected.
D. The APU generators automatically replace all external power sources.

Answer 15

D. The APU generators automatically replace all external power sources.

Question 16

If a generator drive disconnect is initiated, either automatically or by selecting the respective Drive Disconnect Switch, with engines operating:

A. Select the RESET option in the electrical synoptic to reconnect the starter/generator.
B. The “ELEC GEN DRIVE” EICAS message displays.
C. The starter/generator is disengaged from the engine.
D. B and C are correct.

Answer 16

D. B and C are correct.

Question 17

When the APU starter/generators are powering the main AC buses, and both FWD external power connectors are plugged in:

A. External power is automatically applied.
B. External power only becomes available after APU shutdown.
C. The APU generator powers the R1 and R2 AC buses & FWD external powers the L1 and L2 buses.
D. External power must be manually selected ON.

Answer 17

D. External power must be manually selected ON.

Question 18

The electrical system can be powered by the APU and FWD external at the same time.

A. True.
B. False.

Answer 18

A. True

Question 19

The 787 provides a “no break” power transfer when changing power sources.

A. True.
B. False.

Answer 19

A. True

Question 20

The Towing Power switch when ON, provides power for the Captain’s ACP, Captain’s Flight Interphone, Nav lights, and brakes.

A. True.
B. False.

Answer 20

A. True

Question 21

With the loss of a single engine generator, how is power provided to the associated main bus for that generator?

A. The lost main AC bus is now powered by another main AC bus.
B. All 3 powered AC buses share the load equally.
C. AC Standby Inverter powers the bus.
D. The PMGs will provide backup power to the associated bus.

Answer 21

A. The lost main AC bus is now powered by another main AC bus.

Question 22

The Large Motor Power Distribution System (LMPS) powers:

A. CACs and Ram fans.
B. Hydraulic pumps.
C. Power for APU and Engine starting.
D. All the above.

Answer 22

D. All the above.

Question 23

The PECS system provides:

A. Heat dissipation for the LMPS.
B. Cooling for the FD displays and indicators.
C. Cooling for the left and right CCRs.
D. Heat dissipation for the LMPS anytime the battery switch is on.

Answer 23

A. Heat dissipation for the LMPS.

Question 24

The Starter/Generators (SGs):

A. Are variable frequency and utilize a CSD to provide stable output.
B. Are variable frequency and are directly connected to the engine gearbox.
C. Operate in pairs through a motor drive regulator.
D. Are variable frequency, and provide one primary and one backup output to each L and R main bus.

Answer 24

B. Are variable frequency and are directly connected to the engine gearbox.

Question 25

The RAT: A. May only be deployed below 310 knots/.85 Mach. B. Provides backup hydraulic pressure to the Center system PRIMARY flight controls. C. Provides standby electrical power. D. B and C are correct.

Answer 25

D. B and C are correct.

Question 26

The standby electrical system consists of: A. The Standby Inverter, the Main Battery, APU Battery, and the PMGs. B. The flight control electronics system. C. The Main battery and the RAT generator. D. All the above.

Answer 26

C. The Main battery and the RAT generator.

Question 27

Electrical power for the brake system is provided by: A. The 28vdc power system. The main battery is the backup source. B. The main battery for the primary source. The 28vdc system is the backup. C. The left PMGs as the primary source. The Captain’s Flight Instrument bus for backup. D. Main battery for the primary system and 20 minute rechargeable batteries for the backup.

Answer 27

A. The 28vdc power system. The main battery is the backup source.

Question 28

The APU generator OFF lights illuminate: A. When the APU generator is in standby mode. B. Anytime the APU generator has been manually replaced by external power. C. The APU generator control breaker is open. D. The APU generator CSD has been failed.

Answer 28

C. The APU generator control breaker is open.

Question 29

When using external power for engine start, use of the Aft External connection reduces the amount of load shedding that takes place. A. True. B. False.

Answer 29

A. True

Question 30

The aft external power receptacle is located: A. On the left side of the fuselage immediately below the positive pressure relief valve. B. On the fuselage, between the main gear doors. C. On the left side of the fuselage aft of the wing. D. In a locked compartment in the wing/body fairing on the left side of the fuselage, aft of the wing.

Answer 30

C. On the left side of the fuselage aft of the wing.

Question 31

The On-Ground Battery Only Mode is active when: A. The first forward external power receptacle is connected to(not selected ON) and there are no other power sources. B. At least one forward external power receptacle is connected and selected ON with the APU and engine off. C. The BATTERY switch is selected to ON while the airplane is on the ground and no other power sources are connected. D. There is a loss of all four engine starter/generators.

Answer 31

C. The BATTERY switch is selected to ON while the airplane is on the ground and no other power sources are connected.

Question 32

For APU starts with the battery as the power source, the _______ starter/generator is always used. A. Left B. Right C. Alternates between left and right D. Neither, as the battery does not power the APU starter/generators

Answer 32

B. Right

Question 33

The PMAs are the primary source for the _______ while the PMGs are the primary power source for the _______. A. EECs, FCEs B. FCEs, EECs C. L1 and L2 main AC bus, R1 and R2 main AC bus D. Main battery charger, APU battery charger

Answer 33

A. EECs, FCEs

Question 34

During power transfers, a brief power interruption may occur as buses are energized from a different power source. A. True B. False

Answer 34

A. True

Question 35

The electrical system uses two distinct power distribution methods: A. Normal and Alternate B. Primary and Secondary C. Normal and Secondary D. Primary and Remote

Answer 35

D. Primary and Remote

Question 36

Regarding the 115V AC and 28 V DC bus distribution system, loads greater than _______ amps are distributed directly by the bus system while loads of _______ amps or less are distributed by the RPDUs. A. 20, 20 B. 15, 15 C. 10, 10 D. 5, 5

Answer 36

C. 10, 10

Question 37

Which of the following statements is true regarding a loss of all four engine starter/generators? A. The In-Air Battery Only Mode activates and can provide standby power for a minimum of 10 minutes. B. The RAT will automatically deploy to provide standby power. C. The autopilot remains engaged when operating on standby power. D. All of the above.

Answer 37

D. All of the above.