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What manuals are referenced for aircraft electrical systems maintenance?
What manuals are referenced for aircraft electrical systems maintenance?
- Airplane Operation Manual, Engineering Design Manual, Safety Procedures Manual, Maintenance logs
- Service Manuals, Flight Operation Manuals, Pilot Manuals, Cabin Crew Manuals
- Technical Brochures, Marketing Materials, Customer Support Manuals, Employee Handbooks
- Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Wiring Diagrams Manual, Illustrated Parts Catalogue, component vendor manuals (correct)
Under which chapters of the ATA Specification Reference do transport aircraft maintenance manual systems comply?
Under which chapters of the ATA Specification Reference do transport aircraft maintenance manual systems comply?
- ATA 50 Cabin Systems and ATA 60 Communications
- ATA 15 Fuel Systems and ATA 40 Flight Controls
- ATA 20 Standard Practices and ATA 24 Electrical Power (correct)
- ATA 10 Engine Systems and ATA 30 Air Conditioning
How is the negative terminal of the aircraft battery typically connected?
How is the negative terminal of the aircraft battery typically connected?
- Through an intermediary electrical panel
- To a separate battery grounding system
- To a standalone grounding rod
- Directly to the metallic portion of the aircraft structure (correct)
What type of power does a typical large aircraft electrical system make and supply?
What type of power does a typical large aircraft electrical system make and supply?
What type of system provides normal and emergency power in an aircraft?
What type of system provides normal and emergency power in an aircraft?
What is the main function of the charge relief valve in the hydraulic system?
What is the main function of the charge relief valve in the hydraulic system?
Where is the oil cooler located and what does it use to cool the CSD oil?
Where is the oil cooler located and what does it use to cool the CSD oil?
What is the purpose of a single-wire earth return system in aircraft?
What is the purpose of a single-wire earth return system in aircraft?
What triggers the opening of the pressure-operated bypass valve in the oil cooler?
What triggers the opening of the pressure-operated bypass valve in the oil cooler?
What happens to the oil that is de-aerated in the hydraulic system reservoir?
What happens to the oil that is de-aerated in the hydraulic system reservoir?
What warning does the scavenge filter housing contain to alert of a potential issue?
What warning does the scavenge filter housing contain to alert of a potential issue?
Why is it crucial not to ignore the warning from the differential pressure indicator?
Why is it crucial not to ignore the warning from the differential pressure indicator?
What is the function of a Ram Air Turbine (RAT) on twin-engine passenger aircraft?
What is the function of a Ram Air Turbine (RAT) on twin-engine passenger aircraft?
When does the RAT automatically deploy on some aircraft?
When does the RAT automatically deploy on some aircraft?
What components make up the hydraulic electrical generating system mentioned in the text?
What components make up the hydraulic electrical generating system mentioned in the text?
In case both engines or engine-driven hydraulic pumps fail, what supplies hydraulic pressure to the aircraft’s main hydraulic system?
In case both engines or engine-driven hydraulic pumps fail, what supplies hydraulic pressure to the aircraft’s main hydraulic system?
What is the purpose of the Constant Speed Motor in the hydraulic electrical generating system?
What is the purpose of the Constant Speed Motor in the hydraulic electrical generating system?
What happens if both engine-driven generators fail on an aircraft equipped with a RAT?
What happens if both engine-driven generators fail on an aircraft equipped with a RAT?
What is the main function of the harmonic filter in a static inverter?
What is the main function of the harmonic filter in a static inverter?
Which component ensures that the correct voltage and frequency are maintained in a static inverter?
Which component ensures that the correct voltage and frequency are maintained in a static inverter?
How does a 400 Hz oscillator contribute to a static inverter?
How does a 400 Hz oscillator contribute to a static inverter?
Why are static inverters now relatively small and lightweight?
Why are static inverters now relatively small and lightweight?
What role do transformers play in changing AC voltage and current?
What role do transformers play in changing AC voltage and current?
Where should static inverters be sent for repair according to the text?
Where should static inverters be sent for repair according to the text?
What is the purpose of a Bus Tie Breaker (BTB) in a twin-engine split DC bus system?
What is the purpose of a Bus Tie Breaker (BTB) in a twin-engine split DC bus system?
How is the battery charged in a simple single-generator system?
How is the battery charged in a simple single-generator system?
What is the function of a Transformer Rectifier Unit (TRU) in a twin-engine split AC bus system?
What is the function of a Transformer Rectifier Unit (TRU) in a twin-engine split AC bus system?
If an AC supply fails in an aircraft system, what would the static inverter do?
If an AC supply fails in an aircraft system, what would the static inverter do?
What occurs in a split bus configuration when one generator fails?
What occurs in a split bus configuration when one generator fails?
What is unique about a twin-engine split AC bus system compared to other configurations?
What is unique about a twin-engine split AC bus system compared to other configurations?
