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Question: When the AC generators are connected in parallel, the reactive loads are balanced by means of the: energizing

current. torque of the constant speed drive (CSD). frequency. voltage. Question: In order to produce an alternating voltage of 400 Hz, the number of pairs of poles required in an AC generator running at 6000 rpm is: -12 -24 -8 -4 Question: In an AC power generation system, the Constant Speed Drive (CSD): 1- can be disconnected from the engine shaft. 2- can be disconnected from the generator. 3- is a hydro-mechanical system. 4is an electronic system. 5- can not be disconnected in flight. 6- can be disconnected in flight. The combination regrouping all the correct statements is : -2, 3, 4 -1, 3, 6 -1, 4, 5 -1, 2, 5 Question: The accessory units driven by the accessory gearbox of a turbo-jet engine are the: 1. thrust reverser pneumatic motors 2. AC generator through its constant speed drive (CSD) 3. oil pumps 4. hydraulic pumps 5. high pressure fuel pumps The combination regrouping all the correct statements is: -1, 2, 3, 4. -1, 2, 3, 4, 5. -2, 3, 4, 5. -2, 3, 4. Question: In an aircraft electrical system where AC generators are not paralleled mounted, the changeover relay allows: -connection of the AC generator to its distribution busbar. -connection of the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) to its main busbar. -power supply to the faulty AC generators busbar. -connection of the ground power truck to its distribution busbar. Question: Pulling the fire shutoff handle causes a number of devices to disconnect. In respect of the AC generator it can be said that the: -exciter control relay opens. -exciter control relay and the generator breaker open. -exciter control relay, the generator breaker and the tie breaker open. -generator breaker opens. Question: The auxiliary power unit (APU) has its own AC generator that: -Is driven at constant speed through a constant speed drive (CSD), in the same way as the main AC generator. -Is excited by its generator control unit (GCU) as soon as the APU starts up. -Must have the same characteristics as the main AC generator so that it can be easily coupled with the latter. -Supplies the aircraft with three-phase 115-200 V, 400 Hz AC.

Question: In flight, if the constant speed drive (CSD) temperature indicator is in the red arc the: . pilot must disconnect it, and the generator is not available for the rest of flight. . pilot must disconnect it and manually control the alternator. -pilot has to throttle back. -pilot can disconnect it to allow it to cool and use it again Question: The advantages of alternating current on board an aircraft are: 1. simple connection 2. high starting torque 3. flexibility in use 4. lighter weight of equipment 5. easy to convert into direct current 6. easy maintenance of machines The combination of correct statements is: . 3, 4, 5, 6 . 1, 4, 6 . 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Question: On detection of a persistent overvoltage fault on an AC generator connected to the aircraft AC busbars, the on-board protection device opens: . The generator breaker and tie breaker. . The generator breaker. . the exciter breaker, the generator breaker and tie breaker. the exciter breaker and the generator breaker. Question: When a persistent top excitation limit fault on an AC generator connected to the mains with another AC generator, the overexcitation protection device opens: . the generator breaker. . the exciter breaker, the generator breaker and the tie breaker. . the tie breaker. the exciter breaker and the generator breaker. Question: When an underspeed fault is detected on an AC generator connected to the aircraft AC busbar, the protection device opens the: . exciter breaker, generator breaker and tie breaker. . exciter breaker and generator breaker. . generator breaker. exciter breaker. Question: During start of an engine fitted with a brushless AC generator with no commutator rings, the generator is activated by: . a set of permanent magnets. . the stabiliser winding jointly with the voltage regulator. . the auxiliary winding. the main field winding. Question: A thermal circuit breaker: . can be re-engaged without any danger even if the fault remains. . protects the system in the event of overload/overheating. . uses electromagnetic trip system to prevent over heating. limits any overcurrent. Question: A magnetic circuit-breaker is: . is a system with a slow response time. . permits an overcurrent limited in time. . can be reset without any danger even when fault remains. a protection system that has a quick tripping response.

Question: The speed of an asynchronous four-pole motor fed at a frequency of 400 Hertz is: . 6000 revolutions per minute. . 800 revolutions per minute. . 1600 revolutions per minute. 12000 revolutions per minute. Question: When a persistent underexcitation fault is detected on an AC generator connected to the aircraft mains with another AC generator, the protection device opens: . the generator breaker and the tie breaker. . the generator control relay and the generator breaker. . the exciter control relay, the generator breaker and the tie breaker. the tie breaker. Question: The alternators, when connected, are usually connected: . In series mode . Dependant on the type of generator . In parallel mode Dependant on the type of engine Question: When the AC generators are connected in parallel, the reactive loads are balanced by means of the: . voltage controller. . torque of the constant speed drive (CSD). . frequency or load controller. excitation current.

Question: A Constant Speed Drive aims at ensuring: . that the CSD remains at a constant RPM not withstanding the generator RPM. . that the electric generator produces a constant frequency. . equal AC voltage from all generators. that the starter-motor maintains a constant RPM not withstanding the acceleration of Question: The moving part in an AC generator is usually referred to as the: . rotor. . slip ring. . oscillator. stator. Question: The function of a constant speed drive (CSD) is to ensure: . that the generator produces a constant frequency. . an equal AC voltage output from all generators. . that the starter-motor maintains a constant RPM irrespective of engine acceleration/deceleration. that the CSD output remains at a constant RPM irrespective of generator RPM. Question: If two constant frequency AC generators are operating independently, then the phase relation between both generators: . must be 120 out of phase. . must be 240 out of phase. . is unimportant. must be synchronised.

Question: To ensure correct load sharing between AC generators operating in parallel: . the matching of loads is unimportant. . both real and reactive loads must be matched. . only real loads need to be matched. only reactive loads need to be matched. Question: A CSD of an AC generator may be disconnected in flight. The primary reason(s) for disconnection are : . excessive variation of voltage and kVAR. . illumination of the CSD disconnect warning light. . low oil pressure and/or high oil temperature of the generator drive. slight variation about the normal operating frequency. Question: A CSD unit which has been disconnected in flight : . automatically resets in flight providing engine rpm is below a given value. . automatically resets at engine shut-down. . may be reset in flight using the reset mechanism. may be reset on the ground only, after engine shut-down. Question: The purpose of a voltage regulator is to control the output voltage of the: . TRU. . generator at varying loads and speeds. . generators at varying speeds and the batteries at varying loads. batteries at varying loads. Question: A 3 phase AC generator has 3 separate stator windings spaced at: . 90. . 60. . 45. 120. Question: A CSD unit is normally provided with means of monitoring during flight the: . oil temperature and pressure. . output voltage and oil pressure. . oil temperature and quantity only. oil temperature and synchronous speed. Question: An AC generator driven by a CSD unit: . requires a voltage controller to maintain constant frequency. . does not need a voltage controller since an AC generator voltage cannot alter under load. . does not need a voltage controller since the CSD will ensure constant voltage. requires a voltage controller to maintain constant voltage under load. Question: Assuming a CSD fault is indicated, the CSD should be disconnected : . at flight idle engine rpm. . on the ground only. . provided the engine is running. when the AC generator voltage is outside limits. Question: The phase relationship between two unparalleled AC generators: . is unimportant. . must be 90 out of synchronisation. . must be synchronous.

must be in opposition. Question: AC generators operated in parallel must have the same: . voltage and phase. . amperage and kVAR. . frequency and amperage. voltage and amperage. Question: The measured output power components of a constant frequency AC system are: . amperes and kilowatts. . kVA and kVAR. . volts and kilowatts. volts and amperes.

Question: "Frequency wild" in relation to a AC generation system means the generator: . output frequency varies with engine speed. . output frequency is too high. . output frequency is too low. voltage regulator is out of adjustment. Question: When the AC voltage across a capacitor is kept constant and the frequency is increased, the current through the capacitor will: . remain the same. . decrease. . increase. be zero. Question: In an aeroplane fitted with a constant frequency AC power supply, DC power is obtained from a: . 3 phase current transformer unit. . static inverter. . rotary converter. transformer rectifier unit (TRU). Question: On an aeroplane using AC as primary power supply, the batteries are charged in flight from: . a Transformer Rectifier Unit. . the AC bus via current limiters. . a DC transformer and rectifier. a static inverter. Question: The function of a CSD in an AC generating system is to: . drive the generator at a constant speed. . directly maintain a constant proportion between the rpm of engine and generator. . vary the engine rpm (within limits) to compensate for various AC loads. vary generator rpm in order to compensate for various AC loads. Question: The frequency of an AC generator is dependent on the: . number of individual poles and the field strength. . field strength and the speed of the moving part. . number of individual poles only. number of pairs of poles and the speed of the moving part.

Question: The power required for field excitation of the main rotor in modern constant-frequency alternators is directly controlled by: . a battery. . an AC generator. . the voltage regulator. an excitation alternator with a permanent magnet generator. Question: A capacitor in parallel with breaker points: . induces a very high current across the secondary windings. . induces a very high current across the primary windings. . induces a very high voltage across the secondary windings. permits arcing across the points Question: Generators, when connected to the same bus bar, are usually connected: . dependent on the type of engine. . in parallel mode. . dependent on the type of generator. in series mode. Question: Because of the connection in parallel of electrical equipments on an AC bus bar, isolation of individual equipments: . decreases the bus bar voltage. . decreases the bus bar current consumption. . increases the bus bar voltage. increases the bus bar current consumption.

Question: A composite structural component consists of: . aluminium alloy with a covering layer of pure aluminium. . a matrix and fibres. . two metal sheets bonded together. two thin metal sheets and a light core material. Question: A sandwich type structure is often used in aircraft because of its: . ease of deformation under load. . high temperature resistance. . low mass and high stiffness. low mass and low stiffness. Question: If one of the 12 cells of a lead-acid battery is dead, the battery: . has 1/12 less capacity, but can still be used. . has 1/12 less voltage and less capacity, but can still be used. . is unserviceable. has 1/12 less voltage, but can still be used. Question: An inverter is a: . filter against radio interference. . device for reversing the polarity of the static charge. . unit used to convert DC into AC. static discharger.

Question: A relay is: . An electrical security switch. . An electromagnetically operated switch. . An electrical energy conversion unit. A switch specially designed for AC circuits. Question: If the electrical load of an AC generator providing a constant output voltage increases, the voltage regulator will: . change the direction of the excitation current. . increase the intensity of the excitation current. . decrease the intensity of the excitation current. maintain the intensity of the excitation current constant. Question: The so-called "hot buses" or "direct buses" are: . kept in operating conditions by an electrical resistance in the case of energy failure. . providing an alternative current. . directly connected to the battery. automatically connected to the battery if generators have failed. Question: The reason for using inverters in an electrical system is .. . To change AC into DC. . To change DC into AC. . To avoid a short circuit. To change the DC voltage. Question: The essential difference between aircraft AC alternators and DC generators (dynamos) is that the: . The alternators generate much less power than DC generators. . induced windings of the alternators are rotating (rotor), and the dynamos have a rotary inductor coil. . alternators supply all of the output current through the commutators and brush assemblies. induced (output) windings of the alternators are fixed (stator), and the dynamos have a fixed inductor (field) coil. Question: In an alternator rotor coil you can find : . DC. . Only induced current. . Three-phase AC. AC. Question: The type of windings commonly used in DC starter motors are: . series wound. . series shunt wound. . compound wound. shunt wound. Question: The power output of a generator is controlled by: . varying the length of wire in the armature windings. . the reverse current relay circuit breaker. . varying the speed of the engine. varying the field strength.

Question: The voltage of a fully charged lead-acid battery cell is: . 2.2 volts. . 1.8 volts. . 1.2 volts. 1.4 volts. Question: The capacity of a battery is given in: . Amperes/volts. . Ohms. . Watts Ampere hours. Question: One indication of inadequate bonding of aircraft components may be: . a circuit breaker pops out. . there is heavy corrosion on the fuselage skin mountings. . there is interference on the VOR receiver static noises can be heard on the radio. Question: A feeder fault on a direct current circuit results from a flux unbalance between the: . voltage coil and the series winding. . generator and the series winding turn. . shunt exciter and the series winding turn. voltage coil and the series winding turn. Question: The voltage regulator of a DC generator is connected in: . parallel with the shunt field coil. . parallel with the armature. . series with the armature. series with the shunt field coil. Question: The advantages of grounding the negative pole of the aircraft structure are: 1. Weight saving 2. Easy fault detection 3. Increase of short-circuit risk 4. Reduction of short-circuit risk 5. Circuits are not single-wired lines The combination regrouping all the correct statements is : . 1, 3, 5 . 1, 2, 3 . 2, 3, 5 1, 2, 4

Question: Electrical bonding of an aircraft is used to: 1. protect the aircraft against lightning effects. 2. reset the electrostatic potential of the aircraft to a value approximating 0 volt 3. reduce radio interference on radio communication systems 4. set the aircraft to a single potential The combination regrouping all the correct statements is:

. 3, 4 . 1, 3, 4 . 2, 4 1, 2, 3

Question: The capacity of an accumulator is:


. The intensity withstood by the battery during charging. . The no-load voltage of the battery multiplied by its rated output current. . The number of cycles (charging and discharging) that a battery can withstand without deterioration of its cells. The quantity of electricity that the battery can supply during discharge.

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