Electrical Components Flashcards
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
Alternators and/or Generators
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
Battery
Most direct-current generators will not produce a sufficient amount of electrical current at _____________ to operate the entire electrical system
Low engine RPM (Revolution per minute)
(not standard charger) may be beneficial to the battery life
Trickle Charger
•Some aircraft have ___ batteries, allowing for __________, but also bring extra connections, wire, etc. which adds complexity
Two, offsetting replacement times
It is installed which permits the pilot to exclude the alternator from the electrical system in the event of alternator failure.
Alternator/Generator Switch
With the alternator half of the switch in the OFF position, the entire electrical load is placed on the _________
Battery
All ___________ electrical equipment should be turned off to conserve battery power
non-essential
The electrical system is turned on or off with a ___________
Master switch
Turning the master switch to the ON position provides electrical energy to all the electrical equipment circuits except the ___________
Ignition system
Turning the master switch to the ON position provides electrical energy to all the electrical equipment circuits except the ignition system
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
Bus Bar
are used in the electrical system to protect the circuits and equipment from electrical overload
Fuses or circuit breakers
This simplifies the wiring system and provides a common point from which voltage can be distributed throughout the system
Bus bar
controls the rate of charge to the battery by stabilizing the generator or alternator electrical output
Voltage Regulator