Electrical Components Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

Alternators and/or Generators

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2
Q

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

A

Battery

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3
Q

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

A

Low engine RPM (Revolution per minute)

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4
Q

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

A

Trickle Charger

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5
Q

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

A

Two, offsetting replacement times

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6
Q

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

A

Alternator/Generator Switch

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7
Q

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

A

Battery

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8
Q

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

A

non-essential

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9
Q

The electrical system is turned on or off with a ___________

A

Master switch

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10
Q

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

A

Ignition system

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11
Q

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

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12
Q

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

A

Bus Bar

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13
Q

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

A

Fuses or circuit breakers

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14
Q

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

A

Bus bar

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15
Q

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

A

Voltage Regulator

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16
Q

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

A

Higher

17
Q

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

A

Ammeter

18
Q

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

•A minus indication means ________ than is being replaced

A

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

19
Q

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

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

A

alternator/generator, regulator

20
Q

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

A

Static Wick