Electrical COPY Flashcards
What is the normal AC power in the aircraft?
115/200V three phase 400Hz
What is the normal DC power in the aircraft?
28V DC
What is the normal generator output?
90 KVA
What is the emergency generator output?
5 KVA
How many generators are required to power the whole electrical system?
One
How many Transformer Rectifiers are there?
Three.
TR1 and TR2, and in addition the Essential TR
What is the priority order of electrical sources?
- Engine Generators
- External power
- APU Generator
- Emergency Generator and Batteries
What is the difference between green and black CBs?
Green CBs are monitored. 1 minute out will trigger ECAM.
What is the purpose of the static inverter?
Transforms DC power from battery 1 into 1 KVA of single-phase 115V 400Hz AC power to power the Essential AC bus.
When is the static inverter activated?
Above 50kts, regardless of battery switch position, if only the batteries are supplying power to the system.
Below 50kts, both battery switches must be on.
How is an open line contactor displayed on ECAM?
No green line
How are the generator line contactors controlled?
By the Generator Control Units, GCUs.
How can a generator fault circuit be reset?
By selecting the respective generator pushbutton switch OFF.
What is indicated by a FAULT light on the generator pushbutton switch?
- GCU detects fault
- GLC open, except with the switch in OFF position.
What is the significance of an IDG FAULT light with associated ECAM message?
- IDG outlet oil overheat (>180)
- IDG low oil pressure
When is the FAULT light inhibited on the APU GEN pushbutton switch?
- APU speed low
- EXT PWR or ENG GEN has priority