Electrical Components

Question 1

engine-driven power source accessories which supply electric current to the electrical system for in-flight operations while maintaining a sufficient electrical charge on the battery

Answer 1

Alternators and/or Generators

Question 2

provides a source of electrical power for starting the engine and a limited supply of electrical power for use in the event the alternator or generator fails

Answer 2

Battery

Question 3

Most direct-current generators will not produce a sufficient amount of electrical current at _____________ to operate the entire electrical system

Answer 3

Low engine RPM (Revolution per minute)

Question 4

(not standard charger) may be beneficial to the battery life

Answer 4

Trickle Charger

Question 5

•Some aircraft have ___ batteries, allowing for __________, but also bring extra connections, wire, etc. which adds complexity

Answer 5

Two, offsetting replacement times

Question 6

It is installed which permits the pilot to exclude the alternator from the electrical system in the event of alternator failure.

Answer 6

Alternator/Generator Switch

Question 7

With the alternator half of the switch in the OFF position, the entire electrical load is placed on the _________

Answer 7

Battery

Question 8

All ___________ electrical equipment should be turned off to conserve battery power

Answer 8

non-essential

Question 9

The electrical system is turned on or off with a ___________

Answer 9

Master switch

Question 10

Turning the master switch to the ON position provides electrical energy to all the electrical equipment circuits except the ___________

Answer 10

Ignition system

Question 11

Turning the master switch to the ON position provides electrical energy to all the electrical equipment circuits except the ignition system

Question 12

Is used as a terminal in the aircraft electrical system to connect the main electrical system to the equipment using electricity as a source of power

Answer 12

Bus Bar

Question 13

are used in the electrical system to protect the circuits and equipment from electrical overload

Answer 13

Fuses or circuit breakers

Question 14

This simplifies the wiring system and provides a common point from which voltage can be distributed throughout the system

Answer 14

Bus bar

Question 15

controls the rate of charge to the battery by stabilizing the generator or alternator electrical output

Answer 15

Voltage Regulator

Question 16

The generator/alternator voltage output should be ________ than the battery voltage

Answer 16

Higher

Question 17

Is used to monitor the performance of the aircraft electrical system which shows if the alternator/generator is producing an adequate supply of electrical power

Answer 17

Ammeter

Question 18

•When the pointer of the ammeter is on the plus side, it shows the ___________

•A minus indication means ________ than is being replaced

Answer 18

charging rate of the battery, more current is being drawn from the battery

Question 19

•A full-scale minus deflection indicates a malfunction of the _____

•A full-scale positive deflection indicates a malfunction of the _____

Answer 19

alternator/generator, regulator

Question 20

control electrical discharge into the atmosphere, isolating noise and preventing it from interfering with aircraft communication equipment

Answer 20

Static Wick