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a. Cable diameter
b. Cable Voltage/Power
2. What is the International standard for aircraft DC systems and how is a positive charging
voltage established.
4. Identify typical AC/DC sources of electrical power in an aircraft and how each can be
converted to the opposite.
a. Typical Sources
b. Conversion
Component Function DC AC
Relay/Contactor
Essential Services
Non-Essential
Services
Bus Tie Breaker
Split System Breaker
(SSB)
Isolation Relay
a. ..
b. …
c. ..
d.
7. What is a Bus Bar Supply priority system and state the method
d. Emergency DC Bus
9. Determine the function of a Parallel Bus system and the common distribution component
10. What must be taken into account when Paralleling AC systems to ensure correct operation
11. Sate the advantage of the Split Parallel system over the Parallel Bus System
DC Power Generation
ii. ..
iii. ..
Voltage Regulation
d. Determine what will happen if the Current Regulator spring tension is too high
15. Refer to the diagram of the carbon pile regulator and answer the following:
a. What is the condition of the carbon pile during
normal operation
c. State the effect of the spring pressure on the carbon pile reducing to zero (will the
regulator produce over or undervoltages.
d. How can minor adjustment of the voltage coil be made and when is it used
a. What state will the Control Transistor (TR2) and Zenner diode (ZD1) be during
normal operation of the generator
b. On an under-voltage from the generator , what will be the condition of TR2 & ZD1
c. Analyse and state the effect of the resistor going short circuit in the circuit
18. Look at the Reverse Current Cut Out (RCCO) Relay diagram in your notes:
d. Explain what happens on the detection of reverse current from the battery to
generator
e. If the Current coil goes open circuit, evaluate the effect on the circuit
Overvoltage Protection
20. Identify the two fault conditions that an Over Voltage relay should detect
i. ..
ii. ..
b. Latching mechanism
23. How can the Overvoltage relay be reset, once the fault has been repaired.
24. What is used in addition to Voltage regulators to maintain a balanced load between two
generators.
25. In a balanced generator system supplying a total load of 120Amps, what would you calculate
each generator to be supplying.
26. When would you expect the Equalizing Relays to be energized in a parallel system
Field Coil
Voltage Coil
Equlaising
Coil
Carbon Pile
Interpole Coil
a. Which generator is currently supplying the highest Load (explain your answer)
b. Analyse and explain what happens to the CP, FC, VC and EC to regain a balanced
load in the circuit.
c. Why are the voltages in the equalizing circuit minus or negative voltages
29. In the vibrating contact load sharing circuit, identify the additional coil, which is used for
load sharing circuit connection.
30. Determine and explain what happens if the voltage output rises from generator No1 to the
“D” coil and “Eq” coil and how this affects the overall operation of the circuit of the vibrating
contact circuit.
AC POWER GENERATION
35. Complete the table below for Star & Delta Interconnection of Phases:
36. Refer to the diagram of a Brushless Generator, then identify the location and:
Constant Speed Drive Unit (CSDU) & Integrated Drive Generator (IDG)
38. What actions can the pilot carry out on the failure of a CSDU?
41. If the hydraulic pump variable wobbler plate is at the “straight drive” position what happens
(in relation to the input and output of the CSDU)?
44. State the angle of the Wobbler Plate if the engine speed:
a. Increase
b. Decreases
45. Label the diagram for the different Drive states, direction of rotation and calculate the
differential speeds:
Governing System
c. Flyweights
d. Governor Stem
1. Give examples of the indications that a pilot may see in the cockpit:
3. An aircraft CSDU has a mechanical seizure, how can the pilot disconnect it and what other
protection method is available for seizure
6. When the disconnect switch is operated, what causes the input shaft to move away from
the input splined shaft
7. When can the electro-mechanical CSD disconnection system be reset in flight, explain your
answer
48. Refer to your notes and the diagram below to answer the following:
49. Identify the difference between a VSCF generator system and a conventional hydro-
mechanical CSDU.
b. Identify the module that produces a Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) Waveform
51. In a Variable frequency system which type of loads are affected by the variable frequency
and which are not
52. State typical frequency ranges and outputs of a frequency wild system generator and the
two major assemblies.
53. Refer to the Servicing/Warning/Cautions Pages for Generator Maintenance in your notes
and highlight the critical areas, ready for Instructor or Peer evaluation of your
understanding.
54. Identify a minimum of three control and protection systems a Generator Control Unit (GCU)
will provide.
i. ..
ii. ..
iii. .
i. ..
ii. ..
56. Identify the field current regulation below and write a brief description
Voltage
Regulation Error Detector
Frequency
Governor with Flyweights CSDU
Regulation
PRR
Over Voltage (OV) >125v OV Unit GCU
GCR
PRR
Under Voltage (UV)
GCR
PRR
Over Frequency (OF) GCU
GCR
PRR
365/375Hz
GCR
PRR
GCR
Out-Of- Generator PRR
Over Current (OC) 169A
Tolerance Feeder Line GCR
Protection Ground
PRR
20-30A DPCT/Load
GCR
DPCT
Incorrect Phase
PRR
Sequence
Generator PRR
Feeder Line GCR
Shorted Rotating PRR
GCU
Diode GCR
PRR
GCR
i. .
ii. .
iii. .
59. State the conditions for manual paralleling of generators and two methods that can be used
62. Calculate the Power Factor of a circuit having a Real Current of 10A & Actual Current of 15A
64. What determines the Real Load that a generator will take during operation in a paralleled
system and how can this be controlled.
65. Calculate the Total Reactive Load in the case of a Total Real Load of 3A & Actual Load of 5A
66. What determines the Reactive Load that a generator will take during operation in a
paralleled system and how can this be controlled.
67. Which aircraft are Starter Generators normally fitted too and why?
68. What makes starter generators different from a standard shunt wound generator?
a. Explain the requirement for a series and a shunt winding in the generator
d. The engine start switch is set to “Start”, what happens next (order of contactor and
relay operation)?
e. An open circuit develops between “C” on the Starter Generator and the “M”
terminal on the reverse Current & Motor Relay control unit, explain what happens in
the circuit
f. The Under Current Relay is stuck closed, meaning that the first indication of the fault
will be when?
72. What is the purpose of the two variable resistors in the Rotary Inverter
74. For each stage of a static or “solid state” Inverter, explain the purpose of the:
c. Filter circuit
i. .
ii. .
i. .
ii. .
79. What happens if the frequency at a fixed voltage for a transformer is:
i. Increased
ii. Decreased
80. What is a Transformer Rectifier Unit used for and provide typical operating parameters:
i. .
ii. .
ii. ,
iii. .
iv.
Emergency Power
Location Activated Output
Generation Source
Engine Driven
115v, 400Hz
Hydraulically operated
Motor/Generator
Batteries
86. Calculate the voltage and capacity for the following connected cell arrangements, 2v each
cell, rated at 1.5A/H
87. Complete the table below for the characteristics of Lead Acid Batteries:
PbO2 H2SO4
Lead-Acid Charged (Lead Concentrated
Dioxide) Sulphuric Acid
PbSO4 H2SO4
Lead-Acid 1.8v 1.150 (Lead Weak Sulphuric
Sulphate) Acid
89. What are the three indicates that a Lead Acid Battery has discharged:
i. .
ii. .
iii. .
90. When measuring electrolyte relative density (RD), corrections should be made for
temperature variation. Calculate the following RD allowing for the indicated temperature:
91. Under what circumstances would you normally carry out a capacity test
KOH
Ni2O2 & Ni2O3
Nickel- (Potassiumhydroxide)
Charged (Nickel unaffected
Cadmium
Oxides)
by state of charge
Cd(OH)2
Nickel- (Cadmium
Discharged
Cadmium Hydroxide)
96. Identify the difference when determining the fully charged state of a Lead-Acid Battery
when compared to a Nickle Cadmium Battery
97. What is the advantage of Constant Current Charging compared to Constant Voltage charging
99. When charging, what will happen to the electrolyte level in a Nickel Cadmium battery
100. Describe what battery Recycling is and the difference compared to Cell Balancing.
102. Determine the check used to detect high resistance connections and short circuits in a
battery.
104. Which method of aircraft system battery charging charges in constant voltage mode after
reaching a terminal voltage of 31 – 32Volts
a. Battery Ventilation
b. Battery Traps
a. When are the batteries isolated from the Battery Busbar (Essential Services)
d. The battery relay develops a short circuit to earth, what will be the result of this
c. An open circuit occurs in the coil of the battery switching relay, state the effect on
the aircraft circuit
c. An open circuit occurs on the External Power Relay, what is the result
111. In a multiple DC Busbar system, what faults will cause the No3 Bus Tie Contact to remain
open on application of external power.
112. What is the purpose of the smaller two pins in an aircraft AC Power Receptacle
113. Determine the parameters which are monitored for in a ground power system
c. What will be the effect of an open circuit in the control relay coil and when will this
first be observed.
116. When does the Power Ready Relay (PR) operate and what indications does it control
117. How can the “ELEC” page be displayed on the ECAM display
119. Determine the difference between a standard AC parallel system and the NBPT
Circuit Protection
121. Describe what can happen if the high current flow in a circuit caused by a fault is not
corrected.
122. How does a fuse work to protect an electrical circuit and identify three types of
fusing links
i. ..
ii. ..
iii. .
iv. ..
i. ..
ii. ..
iii. ..
125. State the difference between a “Slow Blow Fuse” and a “Current Limiter”.
Circuit Breakers
i. ..
ii. ..
iii. ..
127. Identify the three main parts of a Circuit Breaker in the diagram below:
128. Is it true to state that a circuit breaker is a thermal tripping device, why?
129. How do you know that a Circuit Breaker has tripped and how would you reset it
b. Determine the conditions that must be present for the Reverse Current Circuit
Breaker (RCCB) to operate
c. Will the Reverse Current Circuit Breaker operate (Latch operation) during normal
shut down of a generator.
d. If the Line Contactor remains closed, what effect will this have on the circuit And
when would it be observed.
133. State the differences between a Remote Controlled Circuit Breaker and normal
Power Contactor.
134. In the diagram in your notes what will be the result of:
i. An open circuit into the “And” Gate from the Sensing & Control
Galley Power
139. Identify typical Galley power supplies and which Busbars they are supplied from
140. What are the typical Power Consumption figures for Galleys
141. What would happen if the Galley Power Push Switch remained in the Open Position
with the aircraft on the ground being supplied with external power
142. With the aircraft on the ground being supplied with external power, If the earth
connection in GBCR2 was to open circuit, what would be the effect on circuit
operation.
143. State what would happen with the aircraft on the ground and the APU Generator
supplying power if the APPR failed to energise.
144. How does the GLPPR remain energized with both Generators on-line with the
aircraft in the air
Buses
145. Name the three types of Bus and compare their main function
146. Identify aircraft operations phases when you would use the Ground Handling Bus.
147. Provide examples of four systems the Ground Handling Bus supplies.
i. .
ii. .
iii. .
iv. .
149. How are the requirements for Category III Auto-Land systems met
150. Provide an example of an Electrical Power Management System (shown below) and
identify a function of these systems.
151. Explain the purpose of the ELMS Electronic Unit (EEU) and why it is linked to the
ARINC629 data bus system.
i. .
ii. .
152. What is the function of the Electronic Load Control Units (ELCU)
153. What type of electrical system does the B737 use and what does this mean
154. Looking at the B737 electrical panel, explain the function of the indicators and the
rotary switches below them.
155. When will the Galley switch be selected to the “ON” mode
156. Locate and State the purpose of the “Residual Volts” Push button
158. Identify in your notes and explain the function of the “Temp Rise” switch
159. Locate the panel and when the “Grd Power Available” Blue caption will illuminate
160. Explain what happens when the Generator switches are selected to “On”.
161. Describe what happens when the “Grd Power” switch is selected to On.
162. Investigate and Summarize what will happen if there is a failure of a single generator
(No1) when both generators are selected to On and the “ Bus Transfer” switch is
selected to “Auto”.
164. In the diagrams below of an aircraft Generator Feeder Line and Electrical/Avionic
compartment layout determine the location of the missing descriptors for the
component parts of the systems: