Module 9: Aircraft Electrical System Flashcards
1
Q
a self-contained network of components that generate, transmit, distribute, utilize and store electrical energy
A
aircraft electrical system
2
Q
an integral and essential component of all but the most simplistic of aircraft designs
A
electrical system
3
Q
On an aircraft, what are used to produce electricity?
A
generators or alternators
4
Q
What powers the generators or alternators on an aircraft?
A
- engine
- APU (auxiliary power unit) - hydraulic motor
- RAT (ram air turbine)
5
Q
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