Aircraft Electrical System Maintenance

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What does the equalising coil do in each voltage regulator?

  • Strengthen or weaken the effect of the voltage coil (correct)
  • Increase the resistance in the ground lead
  • Control the generator output mechanically
  • Regulate the load current

How is load current shared equally among generators?

  • By increasing resistance in the ground lead
  • By regulating battery positive to the field winding
  • By using a solid-state voltage regulator
  • By controlling generator output voltages (correct)

What causes a potential difference between the negative terminals of generators?

  • Equalising coil strength
  • Regulator type
  • Presence of an equalising bus
  • Difference in load current (correct)

What is the purpose of the low-resistance shunt in the ground lead of each generator?

<p>Create a potential difference between generators (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which regulator type does the regulator control battery positive going to the field winding?

<p>Grounded field type (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the grounded regulator type in generators?

<p>Controls battery ground to field winding (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will happen if both generators become inoperative?

<p>Essential AC loads will be supplied by the static inverter (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the changeover relay between the no. 1 generator bus and the essential AC bus?

<p>To supply essential AC loads with power from the static inverter (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will happen if the system operates for a long period of time under certain conditions?

<p>The battery will become discharged (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the circuit's battery relay is turned 'off'?

<p>The aircraft operates on emergency DC power only (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is there confusion surrounding relays and solenoids in aircraft systems?

<p>They are used interchangeably by aircraft manufacturers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are relays usually used for in aircraft systems?

<p>Low-current switching applications (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is used as a return path to the battery in aircraft electrical systems?

<p>Metallic portion of the aircraft structure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which manuals provide reference to electrical power during aircraft maintenance?

<p>Aircraft Maintenance Manual, The Wiring Diagrams Manual (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ATA chapters do transport aircraft maintenance manuals comply with for electrical power systems?

<p>ATA 20 Standard Practices and ATA 24 Electrical Power (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of system do aircraft, almost without exception, use for electrical returns?

<p>Negative-ground or single-wire earth return system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of power does a typical large aircraft electrical power system make and supply?

<p>AC and DC power (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What provides normal and emergency power in an aircraft's electrical system?

<p>Standby AC and/or DC system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the filter in a static inverter?

<p>To provide a clean DC voltage to the 400 Hz oscillator (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component ensures that static inverters maintain the correct voltage and frequency?

<p>Regulator circuit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the harmonic filter in a static inverter?

<p>Removes everything that is not 400 Hz (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do transformers allow the values of AC voltage and current to be changed?

<p>Using mutual inductance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is responsible for conditioning the signal for use as a pure sine wave in a static inverter?

<p>Harmonic filter (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should static inverters be sent to an approved facility for repairs?

<p>To ensure the correct work is performed on them (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using current limiters in large aircraft?

<p>To protect the aircraft's power distribution leads (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a circuit breaker differ from a fuse in terms of functionality?

<p>A fuse destroys itself while a circuit breaker can be reset (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component houses the spring-biased moving magnetic core inside a magnetic circuit breaker?

<p>Non-magnetic delay tube (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the core of a magnetic circuit breaker when the circuit's current exceeds the rated current?

<p>The core moves towards the pole piece (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the armature do in a magnetic circuit breaker?

<p>Links the contacts to the coil mechanism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a magnetic circuit breaker respond to an increase in current above its rated level?

<p>Magnetic field strength increases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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