SYSTEMS Flashcards
ELECTRICAL
If the amber BATTERY CHG annunciator illuminates in flight, what initial action does the checklist say to do?
Turn the battery switch OFF
ELECTRICAL
If the BATTERY CHG light does not extinguish in flight when the battery control switch is placed to OFF, what action should be taken?
Land at nearest suitable airport
ELECTRICAL
Why should the BATT switch be left on during use of external power?
To protect against voltage spikes
ELECTRICAL
How is the battery cooled?
How is the battery cooled?
Air-cooled through a thermostatically controlled valve installed at the air inlet tube adjacent to the battery drain.
ELECTRICAL
Where is the battery located?
In the right wing center section
ELECTRICAL
What is the rating for the battery?
24-volt, 34/36 ampere-hour
ELECTRICAL
What are 3 functions of the GEN CONTROL UNIT?
- Links isolation bus with generator busses.
- Acts as a fuse. Once failed, must be replaced.
- Provides isolation of the GEN in the event of a GEN bus fault.
ELECTRICAL
What indication is provided to alert the operator that an external power plug is connected to the airplane?
An EXT PWR light
ELECTRICAL
To protect the battery from damage, the external power voltage must not go over what value for more than two minutes?
30 volts
ELECTRICAL
How much continuous current should the external power unit be capable of supplying?
300 amperes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Where is the external power connector located?
Under the right wing, outboard of the engine nacelle
ELECTRICAL
What is the minimum required battery voltage before using an external power unit?
20 volts
ELECTRICAL
GEN CONTROL UNIT
What are the 6 functions of the GEN CONTROL UNIT?
What are the 6 functions of the GEN CONTROL UNIT?
- GEN paralleling
- Line contactor relay control
- Over Excitation Protection
- Overvoltage protection
- Reverse current sensing / control
- Voltage regulation
ELECTRICAL
When a generator is off line, what indication is present?
An amber DC GEN light is on
SYSTEMS ELECTRICAL
When an engine is being started, in what position should its GEN switch be?
OFF
ELECTRICAL
How is a generator turned on?
Hold switch to RESET for 1 sec and release to ON
ELECTRICAL
What is the individual generator rating?
28-volt, 250-ampere
ELECTRICAL
Where are the generator switches located?
Under a gang bar on the pilot’s left subpanel
ELECTRICAL
Which items are on the Hot Batt Bus?
Which items are on the Hot Batt Bus?
- BATT Relay
- Clocks
- Ext entry / Threshold lights
- EXT PWR Sensing
- Firewall Shutoff Valves
ELECTRICAL
What is the rating of each inverter?
115-volt and 26-volt, 400 Hz
ELECTRICAL
Where is the INVERTER switch located?
On the pilot’s left subpanel
ELECTRICAL
How many inverters are there?
2
ELECTRICAL
After starting the right engine and turning the right generator on, what should the load meter reading decrease to before starting the left engine?
50% (.50 )
ELECTRICAL
To protect the battery from damage, the external power voltage must not go over what value for more than two minutes?
30 volts
FIRE DETECTION
What does a “L ENG FIRE” (ILLUM) light on the Master Caution Warning Panel indicate?
Fire in Left Engine Compartment
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel is heated prior to entering the fuel control unit by:
Engine oil, through an oil-to-fuel heat exchanger
FUEL SYSTEM
When is cross-feed use authorized?
For single-engine operation
FUEL SYSTEM
Which of the following is not affected when the cross-feed switch is moved to the right or left?
auxiliary fuel transfer override function
FUEL SYSTEM
Which of the fuel pumps is electrically powered?
Standby boost pump
FUEL SYSTEM
The fuel panel check tests electrical continuity to which items?
- Standby boost pumps
- Cross-feed valve
- Firewall Shutoff Valves
FUEL SYSTEM
Operation of the engine with the FUEL PRESS light illuminated is limited to:
10 hours - main engine fuel pump overhaul or replacement.
FUEL SYSTEM
Which limitations applies to operation with aviation gas?
- Max FL200 with 1 standby pump inop
- 150 hours between overhauls
FUEL
Name the 4 fuel pumps
Name the 4 fuel pumps
- Engine driven pump - accessory case prior to FCU.
- Engine driven boost pump
- Electric standby boost pump
- Transfer jet pump.
FUEL
Fuel System Description
Fuel System Description
- Separate fuel system each engine
- Main and Auxiliary system
- Each system - 4 fuel pumps
- Main - nacelle / 5 interconnected tanks
- Fuel supplied to engine from nacelle tank
- AUX - 1 tank located between nacelle / fuselage
- Transfer pump transfers fuel from the AUX tank
FUEL SYSTEM
Which of the following is a function of the electric standby boost pump?
- Primary boost pump failure
- Aviation gas - > FL200
- X-feed operation
GENERAL
What is the width of gear?
17’ 2”
GENERAL
What is the length from nose to tail
43’ 10”