Small Aircraft Distrabution Systems Flashcards
1
Q
On a single engine aircraft, os the aircraft primer rally ac/dc?
A
Dc
2
Q
Why are all the loads on a smaller aircraft connected to the main busbar in parallel?
A
Individually protected by fuses/circuit breakers
3
Q
What happens after engine start when the generator or alternator output exceeds the battery voltage
A
A generator cut out closes to connect the g/a to the main busbar.
4
Q
What does each engine drive on a small aircaft?
A
A generator.
5
Q
True or false : a generators output cannot support all electrical loads in the event of a single unit faliure
A
False
6
Q
What will happen in a busbar failure if they cannot receive power from other busbars?
A
They will deprive all the loads attached to the busbar
