Electrical Systems

Question 1

Which of the following is correct? If both engine-driven generators fail in flight?

Answer 1

DU’s, RMU’s, and no 1 radio continue to operate on battery power

Question 2

What does EMER illumination on the EMER BAT switch indicate?

Answer 2

Emergency battery is supplying the emergency battery bus

Question 3

Which of the following statements is correct? OFF illumination in the L BATT switch indicator indicates the left battery:

Answer 3

Contactor is open

Question 4

What is the function of the engine-driven alternators?

Answer 4

Provides power for windshield heating

Question 5

Which of the following statements is correct? The pilot can control the left alternator:

Answer 5

There is no pilot control of either alternator

Question 6

Normally, how are the engine-driven generators connected to the electrical system?

Answer 6

Automatically as long as the GPU is not selected

Question 7

While airborne, which of the following would be correct for the loss of a single generator?

Answer 7

Would automatically cause load shedding of the non-essential buses

Question 8

What must the crew check before switching on power from the GPU

Answer 8

Maximum amperage from an external power source must be limited to 1,500 amps