Electrical systems functions Flashcards
External lighting system
To make the aircraft more visible to other aircraft, to improve pilot’s visibility during flight. This included taxi lighting and emergency lighting
AC Generator system
Produces electrical power for the full aircraft’s systems and charges the aircraft’s batteries
DC generation system
Produces direct current electricity to power the aircraft’s electrical system and charge the battery
Emergency electric system
Provides backup power to crucial systems in the event of a power failure
Gyro magnetic compass navigation system
provide a stable, safe and accurate heading reference for an aircraft
Fly by wire flight controls
To enable the flight crew to control the roll, yaw and pitch of the aircraft
Auto flight system
Help guide the aircraft and reduce the pilots workload
Communication system
To connect the aircraft to the
appropriate air traffic control and other aircraft and crew on the ground
