Electrical, Ignition, And Starter Systems Flashcards
What is the term for the process of producing voltage in a coordinator when it passes through a magnetic field?
Electromagnetic induction
On a simple AC generator, which item takes the current from the slip rings to operate the electrical device?
Brushes
Which part of a generator act as an automatic switching device, changing alternating current to direct current?
Communicator
What provides the PTO shaft that is used to drive the CSD?
Engine adapter
What is the slide-type resistor in the EGT used for?
To calibrate the EGT indicator in the flight station
What is the primary input power to the main ignition system?
28 VDC
Which unit of a AC ignition system develops 20,000 volts?
Transformer
On early ignition systems, the high-energy capacitor- type ignition system does not include a?
Centrifugal switch
On early ignition systems, what is the purpose of compositors in an ignition system?
Step up voltage enough to break down the air gap of the igniter plug
The T56 engine speed sensitive control, measured in RPM, lets electrical current to flow to the fuel and ignition system at
16% RPM
On the T56 engine, what percent of engine RPM is the ignition system turned off?
64%
How many independent circuits are within an F100-PW-100 engine ignition system?
Three
From where does the AE100D3 ignition system receive its electrical power?
Engine-mounted alternator stator
What is the output VAC of the AE2100D3 ignition exciter spark rate?
20 to 40 VAC
What component monitors the AE2100D3 ignition exciters spark rate?
NIU
