Electrical System Flashcards
What is the extreme (red) voltage range
< 100V or > 124V
What is the abnormal (yellow) voltage range
100-107V or 118-124V
What is the normal (white) voltage range
108-117V
When is the ESS DC BUS OVERLOAD or MAIN DC BUS OVERLOAD ACAWS alert activated
If a TR load exceeds 110% for more than 5 seconds
What 3 sources can power AC buses
Four engine-driven generators, APU generator, and external power supply
Which AC buses are supplied power when external power is connected
All AC buses
Which AC buses are powered by the APU if it is the only power / if others are running
Essential and main buses / only essential if others are running
What saying describes how the engine generators power AC buses
Wing helps wing, symmetrical helps symmetrical
Which AC buses are supplied power when only one engine is running
Only the essential and main AC buses
Why must there be clearance between cargo and fwd bulkhead
To allow access to circuit breaker panels
Can MCBs be used as switches?
No
Where are the electrical system controls located / where are they duplicated
ELECTRICAL panel on overhead console / CNI-MU ELECTRICAL soft panel
Which switch is used to select power sources
External power/APU switch
What indicates correct phase AC power is connected
AC external power-on light illuminates
How do you reset an engine generator?
Switch to OFF/RESET to de-energize the generator, return switch to ON position to reset