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11.6 Electrical Power (ATA 24)
MODULE 11 AEROPLANE AERODYNAMICS, STRUCTURES AND

SYSTEMS Correct Answer is parallel so load shedding will lower
current consumption.
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11.06. Electrical Power (ATA 24). Explanation. All loads on an aircraft are wired in
parallel.
Q. 1. A lead-acid battery is considered to be fully
charged when the. Q. 7. A fuse-type current limiter.
A. cells begin to gas freely. A. can be used as a radio suppressor.
B. SG and voltage remain constant for specified B. limits current flow to a load.
period. C. opens a circuit after a time/current condition has
C. SG reaches 1.180. been exceeded.
Correct Answer is. SG and voltage remain constant for Correct Answer is. opens a circuit after a
specified period. time/current condition has been exceeded.
Explanation. EEL/1-1 4.4.8 and Pallett Aircraft Explanation. See Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems
Electrical Systems 3rd Edition Page 23. 3rd Edition Page 112, or, Aircraft Electricity and
Electronics, Eismin Page 99. However, another type of
Q. 2. The preferred method of battery charging a Ni- current limiter holds the current but does and open the
Cad battery is constant. circuit see Aircraft Electricity and Electronics Eismin
A. voltage. Page 202.
B. current. Q. 8. When a load is shed from a busbar, the.
C. power. A. busbar voltage decreases.
Correct Answer is. current. B. current consumption from the bar decreases.
Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1-5 Para 4.1. C. busbar voltage increases.
Correct Answer is. current consumption from the bar
decreases.
Q. 3. When a current transformer is disconnected, Explanation. Aircraft Electricity and Electronics,
what should be done?. Eismin, Page 241. Load shedding reduces current
A. Terminals shorted. consumption.
B. Resistor placed across terminals.
C. Left open circuit. Q. 9. In unparalleled AC generation systems, the
Correct Answer is. Terminals shorted. phase rotation of one generator in relation to the
Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems 3rd others.
Edition Page 61. A. must be synchronised prior to paralleling.
B. is unimportant.
Q. 4. What does the differential sensing coil sense?. C. must be BCA.
Correct Answer is. is unimportant.
A. Power. Explanation. Phase relationship is unimportant in an
B. Volts. unparalleled system (although answer b says it will be
C. Current. paralleled, thereby changing the question???).
Correct Answer is. Current.
Explanation. NIL. Q. 10. In a multi-generator system, the generator
which takes more than its reactive power share is
Q. 5. Where does the GCU gets its power?. protected by.
A. RAT. A. over-voltage and under-voltage protection
B. Battery. circuits.
C. PMG. B. over-current and under-current protection
Correct Answer is. PMG. circuits.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Airframe C. over-excitation and under-excitation protection
Textbook Page 7-24. PMG is main supply for GCU, circuits.
battery is back up power for GCU. Correct Answer is. over-voltage and under-voltage
protection circuits.
Q. 6. Galley loads are wired in. Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems 3rd
A. parallel so load shedding will lower current Edition Page 49.
consumption.
B. either series or parallel depending on the design. Q. 11. Sharing of electrical loads by paralleled DC
Page
C. series. generators is controlled by.
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A. equalising circuits which control the field excitation http://homepages.which.net/~paul.hills/Solenoids/Sole

of the generators. noidsBody.html
B. automatic load shedding. Q. 17. Which fault does not always trip the GCR?.
C. equalising circuits which control the speed of the

generators. A. Under-frequency and under-volts.
Correct Answer is. equalising circuits which control B. Over-frequency and over-volts.
the field excitation of the generators. C. Over-frequency and under-frequency.
Explanation. Changing the speed would also change Correct Answer is. Over-frequency and under-
the frequency and thus the phase relationship. frequency.
Generators are always controlled by adjusting the field Explanation. A and b are both wrong because under
strength. and over voltage will both trip the relay. On some
Q. 12. Excessive commutator sparking can be caused aircraft, under frequency will NOT trip the relay, so c is
by. the 'least incorrect'.
A. rotating field diode failure.
B. brushes positioned on MNA. Q. 18. Differential protection in a generating
C. weak spring tension. system.
Correct Answer is. weak spring tension. A. detects current difference between source and
Explanation. Weak spring tension of the brushes can load.
cause excessive sparking. B. detects voltage difference between source and
load.
Q. 13. Before checking the SG of a battery recently C. uses the volts coil to trip the GCR.
removed from an aircraft. Correct Answer is. detects current difference
A. take the temperature of the electrolyte. between source and load.
B. carry out a capacity test. Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems 3rd
C. allow to stabilise for one hour. Edition Page 121.
Correct Answer is. take the temperature of the
electrolyte. Q. 19. Open phase sensing on a current transformer.
Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1-1.
A. is detected on generator neutral circuit.
Q. 14. On an AC external power plug, the interlock B. is detected using all phases.
circuit is controlled by pins. C. is detected using any phase.
A. AB. Correct Answer is. is detected on generator neutral
B. CD. circuit.
C. EF. Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems 3rd
Correct Answer is. EF. Edition Page 121, & B737 Manual.
Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems 3rd
Edition Page 72. Q. 20. If the battery is switched off in flight, the.
Q. 15. Over-voltage protection circuits are A. captain's instruments will be powered from the
activated. standby bus.
A. before the over voltage limit is exceeded. B. battery is disconnected from bus.
B. after a fixed time delay. C. generator voltage falls to zero.
C. dependent on the magnitude of the overvoltage. Correct Answer is. battery is disconnected from
Correct Answer is. dependent on the magnitude of the bus.
overvoltage. Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems 3rd
Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems 3rd Edition Page 4.
Edition Page 119.
Q. 21. To flash a generator field the.
Q. 16. A diode connected across a coil will. A. generator is on line and producing a voltage less
A. suppress arching when relay is opening and than the flashing voltage.
closing. B. generator rotates but is not on line.
B. prevent back EMF and allow faster switching. C. generator must be stationary.
C. prevent the coil being fitted the wrong way. Correct Answer is. generator must be stationary.
Correct Answer is. prevent back EMF and allow faster Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems 3rd
switching. Edition Page 4.
Page
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 22. Voltage is controlled by. C. voltage spikes of sufficient magnitude to trigger GCU
A. the constant speed drive. overvoltage circuits.
B. the voltage regulator. Correct Answer is. overloading the generator drive
C. the swashplate. and shearing of splines.

Correct Answer is. the voltage regulator. Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems 3rd
Explanation. The voltage is controlled by the voltage Edition Page 52.
regulator.
Q. 29. Consumer loads are connected to a busbar.
Q. 23. The ground interlock pins are numbered.
A. A and B. A. in series so when loads are shed voltage is
B. C and N. reduced.
C. E and F. B. in parallel so when loads are shed current is
Correct Answer is. E and F. reduced.
Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems 3rd C. in series so when loads are shed current is
Edition Page 72. reduced.
Correct Answer is. in parallel so when loads are shed
current is reduced.
Explanation. All loads are connected in parallel with
Q. 24. Distilled water should be added to a ni-cad each other.
battery.
A. only in the battery workshop.
B. at any time. Q. 30. A current transformer connected on the neutral
C. when fully charged. star point of a generator is for.
Correct Answer is. only in the battery workshop. A. overload protection.
Explanation. CAIP EEL/1-3 para 4. B. differential current protection.
C. negative sequence protection.
Q. 25. Overflowing electrolyte in a ni-cad battery Correct Answer is. differential current protection.
indicates. Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems 3rd
A. not enough charging current. Edition Page 121.
B. excessive charging current.
C. low electrolyte temperature. Q. 31. Differential protection as applied to AC
Correct Answer is. excessive charging current. generation systems compares.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Airframe Technician Page A. generator current to busbar current.
7-31, 7-32. B. generator voltage to busbar voltage.
Q. 26. During a normal engine shutdown, generator C. ambient pressure to cabin pressure.
tripping is initiated by. Correct Answer is. generator current to busbar
A. undervoltage. current.
B. underfrequency. Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems 3rd
C. overcurrent. Edition Page 121.
Correct Answer is. undervoltage.
Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems 3rd Q. 32. In an AC generation system, the frequency and
Edition Page 120. phase rotation.
A. must be synchronised prior to paralleling.
Q. 27. What would you use to neutralise nicad battery B. is of no consequence after paralleling.
spillage?. C. must be out of phase prior to paralleling.
A. Boric acid. Correct Answer is. must be synchronised prior to
B. Distilled water. paralleling.
C. Bicarbonate of soda. Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems 3rd
Correct Answer is. Boric acid. Edition Page 48.
Explanation. Boric acid.
Q. 33. Diodes are placed across a contactor to.
Q. 28. Before operating generators in parallel, their A. ensure smooth contactor operation.
voltages should be matched to prevent. B. prevent contact bounce.
A. large circulating currents developing. C. speed up operation by reducing back EMF.
B. overloading the generator drive and shearing of Correct Answer is. speed up operation by reducing
Page
splines. back EMF.
Explanation. NIL. Q. 38. The output frequency of a hydraulically driven

http://homepages.which.net/~paul.hills/Solenoids/Sole standby generator is controlled by.
noidsBody.html A. an hydraulically actuated swash plate.
Q. 34. Placing the battery master switch to off during B. a CSD.

flight will. C. an IDG.
A. isolate the battery from the main busbar. Correct Answer is. an hydraulically actuated swash
B. shut down the APU. plate.
C. disconnect all power to the main busbar. Explanation. NIL.
Correct Answer is. isolate the battery from the main
busbar.
Explanation. The Battery master switch simply Q. 39. An AC generator used with a CSD.
connects the battery to the main busbar, allowing it to A. needs a voltage controller to maintain voltage with
be charged from the generator(s). increasing load.
B. does not need a voltage controller because current
is kept constant.
C. does not need a voltage controller because voltage
is kept constant.
Correct Answer is. needs a voltage controller to
Q. 35. Whilst operating paralleled AC constant maintain voltage with increasing load.
frequency generators, it is important to maintain Explanation. NIL.
generator outputs at the same voltage.
A. to prevent a circulating current of considerable
magnitude developing between two or more
generators.
B. to prevent CSD shock loading. Q. 40. Power to a GCU is supplied.
C. to prevent a circulating current developing between A. initially by a 'field tickling' supply and then PMG
two or more TRUs. output.
Correct Answer is. to prevent a circulating current of B. by the battery bus or rectified generator output.
considerable magnitude developing between two or C. by the generator output only.
more generators. Correct Answer is. initially by a 'field tickling' supply
Explanation. NIL. and then PMG output.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Airframe
Q. 36. A voltage regulator installed in series with a Textbook Page 7-24. PMG is main supply for GCU,
generator field. battery is back up power for GCU.
A. uses a voltage coil in series with generator
output. Q. 41. Trip signals for a GCR are.
B. uses a voltage coil in parallel with generator A. overfrequency and undervoltage.
output. B. differential protection and undervoltage.
C. uses a current coil in parallel with generator C. underfrequency and overcurrent.
output. Correct Answer is. differential protection and
Correct Answer is. uses a voltage coil in parallel with undervoltage.
generator output. Explanation. NIL.
Explanation. Aircraft Electricity and Electronics,
Eismin page 199-200. Q. 42. Abnormal CSD operation is monitored on the
flight deck by observing indications of.
Q. 37. CSD warning lights on the flight deck normally A. low oil quantity / low oil temperature.
indicate. B. high oil temperature / low oil pressure.
A. high oil pressure, low oil temperaturelow oil C. High oil temperature / low oil quantity.
pressure, high oil temperature. Correct Answer is. high oil temperature / low oil
B. low oil pressure, low oil temperature. pressure.
C. low oil pressure, high oil temperature. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Airframe Technician
Correct Answer is. low oil pressure, high oil Textbook , page 7-50.
temperature.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Airframe Technician Q. 43. Wires in hot temperature areas should be
Textbook , page 7-50. bound with.
Page
A. Teflon.
B. Nomex. Q. 49. What will happen if the aircraft battery

C. PVC. becomes overheated?.
Correct Answer is. Teflon. A. The power supply to the battery charger will be
Explanation. This is probably referring to the Teflon interrupted.

tape referred to in Aircraft Electricity and Electronics B. The battery charger will switch to trickle charge
by Eismin 5th Edition Page 69. Also AC43 Para.11.96 z mode.
and Appendix 1 (Teflon is Dupont tradename for C. The hot battery bus will be disconnected from the
PTFE). battery.
Correct Answer is. The battery charger will switch to
Q. 44. A heat gun should be operated at. trickle charge mode.
A. 100C above the specified. Explanation. B737 switches to trickle charge.
B. 100C below the specified. However, see Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems 3rd
C. the specified temperature. Edition Figure 1.32 for charger disconnect system.
Correct Answer is. the specified temperature.
Explanation. A heat gun should be operated at the
specified temperature, or 100C (approx) above the
heatshrink temperature.
Q. 50. When the temperature increases in a lead acid

battery, the SG will.
A. decrease.
B. increase.
Q. 45. High voltages on a generator in a parallel C. remain the same.
system should be prevented because. Correct Answer is. decrease.
A. it will trip the GCR. Explanation. Since volume increases, but mass
B. it will damage the drive shaft. remains constant, with temperature, density
C. it will cause high circulating current in the bus / decreases.
other generators.
Correct Answer is. it will trip the GCR. Q. 51. On testing a generator it is found to require
Explanation. NIL. adjusting, where would you adjust it?.
A. In the cockpit on the flight engineers panel.
Q. 46. Over-voltage condition trips the generator. The B. On the GCU.
time taken to trip the GCU depends on. C. By means of a remote trimmer.
A. amplitude of voltage. Correct Answer is. By means of a remote trimmer.
B. closing of fuel and hydraulic valves. Explanation. Adjusted with a remote trimmer.
C. time delay circuit.
Correct Answer is. amplitude of voltage. Q. 52. Control of hydraulically powered emergency
Explanation. Inverse time delay - c could also be electrical generator frequency is.
considered correct. Aircraft Electricity and Electronics, A. by CSU.
Eismin, page 203. B. by angle of swash plate.
C. by IDG.
Q. 47. Speed of an HMG is controlled by a. Correct Answer is. by angle of swash plate.
A. CSD unit. Explanation. Control of an HPG is via a swashplate.
B. swashplate.
C. ID unit. Q. 53. When a ni-cad battery is fully charged.
Correct Answer is. swashplate. A. the electrolyte level is higher level than normal.
Explanation. Speed of an HMG is controlled by a B. the electrolyte level is lower than normal.
swashplate. C. the electrolyte level stays the same.
Correct Answer is. the electrolyte level is higher level
Q. 48. A permanent magnet should have. than normal.
A. low retentivity, low coercivity. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Airframe
B. high retentivity, low coercivity. Textbook 7-32.
C. low retentivity, high coercivity.
Correct Answer is. high retentivity, low coercivity. Q. 54. Electrical load on aircraft is controlled by.
Explanation. NIL.
Page
A. a BPCU.
B. an IRS. Explanation. AWN 81 para 3.1.2 - now transferred to

C. a GCU. CAP 747 GR no 4.
Correct Answer is. a BPCU.
Explanation. B767 MM 42-41-00 quote: 'The BPCU

shares status information with the GCU's. The BPCU
controls all electrical buses and controls load
shedding.'. Q. 60. An external power plug has two short pins.
These are used for.
A. ground handling bus.
B. the interlock circuit.
C. a guide for correct alignment of the plug in the
Q. 55. A 4:1 step-up transformer receives 120VAC in socket.
its primary and has 1600 Ohms resistance in its Correct Answer is. the interlock circuit.
secondary. What is the current drawn from the Explanation. Aircraft Instruments and Integrated
source?. Systems, Pallett Page 290.
A. 1.2 A.
B. 0.3 A. Q. 61. The purpose of a synchronising bus bar is.
C. 3 A. A. to allow monitoring and trimming from the flight
Correct Answer is. 1.2 A. deck.
Explanation. Find current in secondary I = V/R = B. to enable two propeller systems to be
480/1600 = 3/10A. Next find current in Primary = 4 x synchronised.
3/10 = 12/10 = 1.2A. C. to monitor total current load.
Correct Answer is. to allow monitoring and trimming
Q. 56. After engine start using a Ni-Cad battery, the from the flight deck.
pilot observes on the battery charger indicator, an Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems Pallett Page
initial high current draw followed by a rapid decrease in 51 and 52.
current.
A. there is a problem with the charging circuit and he Q. 62. To confirm the state of charge of a ni-cad
must shut-down the engines. battery.
B. the battery is faulty. A. measure the discharge time.
C. no cause for concern. B. subject the battery to load, check voltage and check
Correct Answer is. no cause for concern. the SG of each cell.
Explanation. This is normal. C. subject the battery to load and check the
voltage.
Q. 57. Topping up a Ni-Cad battery in situ. Correct Answer is. measure the discharge time.
A. is not allowed. Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1-3 4.5.6 and 4.7.
B. is only allowed in the shop.
C. is permitted. Q. 63. Circulating currents are associated with.
Correct Answer is. is not allowed. A. AC and DC generators in parallel.
Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1-3 Para 6.4. B. AC generators in parallel.
C. DC generators in parallel.
Q. 58. In a lead-acid battery after numerous checks, Correct Answer is. AC generators in parallel.
one cell has low reading. Explanation. NIL.
A. It needs topping up.
B. It must be replaced. Q. 64. Generator brush bedding.
C. It is defective. A. should only be done if 50% of the width and 80% of
Correct Answer is. It must be replaced. the length is already being done.
Explanation. NIL. B. should not be done on the aircraft.
C. can be done on the aircraft.
Q. 59. A short range passenger aircraft has complete Correct Answer is. can be done on the aircraft.
electrical failure. What time duration would the battery Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1-4 4.3.6 (Does not say that it
be expected to power essential equipment?. cannot be done on the aircraft - but would be
A. 30 minutes. difficult).
B. Forever.
C. 60 minutes.
Page
Correct Answer is. 30 minutes.
Correct Answer is. 144 degrees F.

Explanation. NIL.
Q. 65. What is the amperage at point '' to the nearest Q. 71. If an aircraft has no battery charger, the
amp?. battery is charged by. A. constant current until a
predetermined limit when it automatically switches to
A. 100 Amps. constant voltage.
B. 101 Amps. B. constant current.
C. 102 Amps. C. constant voltage.
Correct Answer is. 101 Amps. Correct Answer is. constant voltage.
Explanation. 100 volts accross far right load, Explanation. NIL.
therefore 100 volts also accross 100ohm load (parallel
circuit theory) I = V/R = 100/100 = 1A through 100 ohm Q. 72. The output of a carbon pile regulator with no
load. (Ohms Law) Total current at '' is 100 + 1 = 101 variation of loading is.
Amps. (Kirkchoff's Law). A. stationary.
B. pulse width modulating.
Q. 66. Pitot tubes are heated by. C. fluctuating.
A. DC. Correct Answer is. stationary.
B. AC. Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1-2 3.1.1.
C. AC or DC.
Correct Answer is. AC or DC. Q. 73. In a transistor voltage regulator, the voltage
Explanation. Aircraft Instruments and Integrated output is controlled by. A. zeners and transistors.
Systems, Pallett 3rd edition Page 32. B. diodes and transformers.
C. transformers and transistors.
Q. 67. Paralleling is used for. Correct Answer is. zeners and transistors.
A. AC and DC electrical generators. Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1-2 3.3.1.
B. DC electrical generators only.
C. AC electrical generators only. Q. 74. A paralleled relay for a DC system is energised
Correct Answer is. AC and DC electrical generators. and connected by. A. voltage coil.
Explanation. NIL. B. current coil.
C. voltage and current coil.
Q. 68. Battery charging procedures can be found in Correct Answer is. voltage and current coil.
ATA. Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems Page
A. Chapter 24 Section 21. 16, 17, 18.
B. Chapter 24 Section 31.
C. Chapter 31 Section 21.
Correct Answer is. Chapter 24 Section 31. Q. 75. Increasing the real load primarily.
Explanation. NIL. A. increases output voltage and increases frequency.
B. decreases output voltage.
Q. 69. In a carbon pile regulator, the resistive C. decreases frequency.
element is. Correct Answer is. decreases frequency.
A. in series with the field and changes resistance with Explanation. NIL.
surface area contact.
B. in parallel with the field and changes resistance with
changing length. Q. 76. Inductive reactive load causes.
C. in series with the field and changes resistance with A. no effect on torque but produces extra heat
changing length. dissipated.
Correct Answer is. in series with the field and changes B. increase in torque only.
resistance with surface area contact. C. increase in torque and increase in heat
Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1-2 3.1. dissipated.
Correct Answer is. no effect on torque but produces
Q. 70. Maximum battery temperature on charging extra heat dissipated.
before protection circuit starts is. Explanation. NIL.
A. 144 degrees C.
B. 144 degrees F.
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C. 71 degrees F. Q. 77. The power factor of an AC generator identifies
the proportion of. B. CSD driveshaft had sheared.

A. apparent power from the generator that does C. phase sequence detection circuit has operated.
work. Correct Answer is. CSD driveshaft had sheared.
B. real power from the generator that does work. Explanation. NIL.
C. reactive power from the generator that does
work.
Correct Answer is. real power from the generator that Q. 83. Assuming all systems are operating normally, as
does work. aircraft electrical load increases, generator output
Explanation. NIL. voltage will.
A. increases and amperage output increases.
B. remain constant and amperage output increases.
Q. 78. Differential protection in an AC system C. decrease and amperage output increases.
protects against. Correct Answer is. remain constant and amperage
A. line-line, line-line-line, line-earth faults. output increases.
B. short circuits. Explanation. NIL.
C. a reverse current flowing from the battery.
Correct Answer is. short circuits.
Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems. Pallett Page Q. 84. When installing multiple batteries on aircraft,
121. they are connected in.
A. series.
B. either parallel or series and switched between as an
Q. 79. When resetting the CSD on the ground, the option.
engine should be. C. parallel.
A. rotating at Nsync. Correct Answer is. either parallel or series and
B. rotating at idle. switched between as an option.
C. stationary. Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems. Pallett Page
Correct Answer is. stationary. 23/26/27.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 85. What is the small pin on the DC ground power

Q. 80. One of the main purposes of a CSD is to. connector?.
A. prevent engine overload. A. Positive to external power relay.
B. enable generators to be paralleled. B. Positive to battery relay.
C. maintain constant load on the generator. C. Ground or earth.
Correct Answer is. enable generators to be Correct Answer is. Positive to external power relay.
paralleled. Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems. Pallett Page
Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems Page 70.
37.
Q. 86. How is RAT driven?.

Q. 81. In an undervolt condition in an AC generator A. Airstream.
system, the most likely consequence is. B. Compressor.
A. activation of the time delay circuit. C. Fan.
B. energise the bus tie relay. Correct Answer is. Airstream.
C. deactivation of the field regulatory TRs. Explanation. Ram Air Turbine.
Correct Answer is. activation of the time delay
circuit. Q. 87. How is an aircraft battery rated?.
Explanation. NIL. A. Ampere hours.
B. Joules.
C. Watts.
Q. 82. If voltage and frequency of the generator drop Correct Answer is. Ampere hours.
to zero in flight, it would be an indication that the. Explanation. Aircrfat Electrical Systems Pallett Page
21.
Page
A. bus tie interlock is inoperative.
Q. 88. A reduction in field strength of a DC shunt C. positive.

motor driving a constant load will result in. Correct Answer is. positive.
A. reduced torque and increased speed. Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems Pallett Page
B. increased torque and speed. 70.

C. increased torque and reduced speed.
Correct Answer is. increased torque and speed.
Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems Pallett Page Q. 94. When an overvolt is present on an AC generator
138 (reduces Back EMF). system, the tripping circuit.
A. trips after a time delay inversely proportional to
Q. 89. What are the 2 short prongs on an AC plug overvolt amplitude.
for?. B. trips after a time delay.
A. Using AC current to pull on interlock circuit. C. trips at a set level.
B. To prevent arcing during plug connection / Correct Answer is. trips after a time delay inversely
disconnection. proportional to overvolt amplitude.
C. To help plug location/fit. Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems Pallett Page
Correct Answer is. To prevent arcing during plug 119/120.
connection / disconnection.
Explanation. The short prongs are for DC only. Aircraft
Electrical System, Pallett pg 72. Q. 95. In an AC distribution system, the purpose of
the synchronising bus-bar is to.
Q. 90. A vibration contact voltage regulator consists A. provide a means of monitoring the load.
of a shunt winding and a. B. provide interconnection between the generator load
A. current regulation coil in series. busbars.
B. voltage regulating coil in series. C. supply essential services.
C. voltage regulating coil in parallel. Correct Answer is. provide interconnection between
Correct Answer is. current regulation coil in series. the generator load busbars.
Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems. Pallett Page Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems Pallett Page
11. 81.
Q. 91. What is the purpose of diode in a power Q. 96. Vibrating contact voltage regulator sensing coil
GCR?. is.
A. To allow flow in the event of failure of the relay. A. across the generator output.
B. To speed up the operation. B. in series with the field windings.
C. To prevent back-flow of current in the EMF coil. C. in parallel with the field windings.
Correct Answer is. To prevent back-flow of current in Correct Answer is. in parallel with the field
the EMF coil. windings.
Explanation. The diode is to prevent the high current Explanation. EEL/1-2 Page 5, Aircraft Electrical
flow in the coil due to induction as the relay switches Systems Page 11.
off.
Q. 92. Eddy currents are.

A. circulating currents. Q. 97. A current transformer connected across the
B. caused by heating effect of the coil. neutral of a 3 phase generator is for.
C. caused by resistance of the coil. A. load monitoring.
Correct Answer is. circulating currents. B. phase sequence monitoring.
Explanation. NIL. C. differential protection.
http://www.google.com/search?q=define:Eddy+Current Correct Answer is. differential protection.
s Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems Pallett Page
121.
Q. 93. The small pins in the power connector plug

are. Q. 98. Zener diodes are for.
A. negative. A. voltage stabilisation.
Page
B. neutral. B. voltage regulation.
C. rectification.
Correct Answer is. voltage regulation. Q. 103. Which components within a generator control
Explanation. An old Module 4 question. Although unit connects the output of the field power supply to
Zener diodes can be used (back-to-back) to protect the generator exciter?.
equipment from voltage spikes (voltage stabilisation) A. Generator power pilot relay.
they are more commonly associated with voltage B. Generator line contactor.
regulation. C. Generator control relay.
Correct Answer is. Generator control relay.
Explanation. Not sure of the point of this question.
Q. 99. AC generator output indications are measured The GCR is the only one which is (sometimes) 'within'
in. the GCU. (Never heard of a 'generator power pilot
A. KVA & KW. relay').
B. KW & KVAR.
C. KW.
Correct Answer is. KVA & KW. Q. 104. In what units are static inverters rated?.
Explanation. An AC generator is rated in KVA and KW A. kVA.
(or KVA and power factor, from which KW can be B. kVAR.
calculated). However, a DC generator is rated in KW C. kW.
only. Correct Answer is. kVA.
Explanation. VA or KVA, just like an AC generator.
Q. 100. Load shedding allows.

A. less current to the busbar. Q. 105. In a generator system, a stability winding is
B. more current to the busbar. used.
C. more voltage to the busbar. A. in series with the field to prevent oscillations.
Correct Answer is. less current to the busbar. B. to control output current.
Explanation. Load shedding is carried out to reduce C. to prevent voltage overshoot.
current (voltage is constant). Correct Answer is. to prevent voltage overshoot.
Explanation. EEL/1-2 3.4.5 (d).
Q. 101. How may the output of a transistorised

voltage regulator be described?. Q. 106. On engine shutdown, what prevents GCR
A. Variable AC. being tripped?.
B. Pulse width modulated DC. A. Under-volt.
C. Slightly variable DC. B. Under-frequency.
Correct Answer is. Pulse width modulated DC. C. Under-current.
Explanation. A voltage regulator has two outputs, one Correct Answer is. Under-frequency.
to the generator field (pulse width modulated on a Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems Pallett page
transistorised regulator) and one to the busbar 120.
(constant voltage but variable current depending on
load). The answer here depends upon which output they
are referring.
Q. 107. How is real and reactive load sharing achieved
in an AC parallel generator system?.
Q. 102. In the event of complete AC generator failure A. Real load by control of the constant speed drives,
in an AC split bus-bar generation system, how is power reactive load by adjustment of generator fields.
maintained to the essential AC bus-bar?. B. Real and reactive loads by control of the constant
A. By power fed from a battery supplied static speed drives only. Output voltage is controlled by
inverter. adjustment of generator fields.
B. By power fed from a hot battery bus-bar only. C. Real load by control of generator fields, Reactive
C. By power fed from static inverter only. loads by adjustment of the constant speed drives.
Correct Answer is. By power fed from a battery Correct Answer is. Real load by control of the
supplied static inverter. constant speed drives, reactive load by adjustment of
Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems Pallett Page generator fields.
78 Fig. 5.2. Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems Pallett page
Page
48 and 49.
Eismin, has full descriptions of all 3 units.

Q. 108. Other than when there is a fault in an aircraft
battery or its charging system, when is the charger Q. 114. Specific Gravity in a lead acid battery should
switched off automatically?. give an indication of.
A. When the battery is used for excessively high A. charge.
discharge currents such as in starting. B. electrolyte temperature.
B. When the alternators are fully loaded. C. electrolyte level.
C. When there is a failure of one alternator in a split- Correct Answer is. charge.
bus bar system. Explanation. Nil.
Correct Answer is. When the battery is used for
excessively high discharge currents such as in Q. 115. During normal engine shut-down, the
starting. generator.
Explanation. NIL. A. breaker and control relay are both tripped.
B. breaker is tripped only.
Q. 109. The trimmer resister in a carbon pile volts C. control relay is tripped only.
regulator is. Correct Answer is. breaker is tripped only.
A. in series with the generator field. Explanation. B757 Maintenance Training Manual.
B. in series with the generator volts coil.
C. in parallel with the generator volts coil. Q. 116. The generator warning light will come on
Correct Answer is. in series with the generator volts when.
coil. A. voltage is too high.
Explanation. EEL/1-2 Fig 1. B. voltage is above battery voltage.
C. voltage is below battery voltage.
Q. 110. When a field relay trips the generator off- Correct Answer is. voltage is below battery voltage.
line, it can be reset. Explanation. NIL.
A. after the fault has been cleared.
B. by cycling the generator switch.
C. on the ground only. Q. 117. When replacing a current transformer.
Correct Answer is. on the ground only. A. it can be fitted any way round.
Explanation. NIL. B. voltage/current selection must be made prior to
fitting.
C. it can only be fitted one way round.
Q. 111. In a paralleled AC generator system both A Correct Answer is. it can only be fitted one way
phases must be in synchronisation and. round.
A. CBA must equal ABC. Explanation. NIL.
B. phase rotation does not matter.
C. CBA must equal CBA. Q. 118. The economy coil on a relay.
Correct Answer is. CBA must equal CBA. A. reduces current required to hold closed.
Explanation. NIL. B. makes it cheaper to make.
C. reduces current required to close.
Correct Answer is. reduces current required to hold
Q. 112. When loads are shed from a busbar closed.
automatically. Explanation. NIL.
A. bus bar current decreases.
B. bus bar current rises.
C. bus bar voltage rises. Q. 119. What is the function of the generator control
Correct Answer is. bus bar current decreases. relay?.
Explanation. NIL. A. Bring the generator on-line.
B. Connect the generator to the busbar.
Q. 113. What controls output from the generator?. C. Control output voltage.
Correct Answer is. Bring the generator on-line.
A. BPCU. Explanation. NIL.
B. GCU.
C. ELCU.
Correct Answer is. GCU. Q. 120. The current consumed by a DC starter motor
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Explanation. Aircraft Electricity and Electronics, will.
A. remain constant. Q. 126. The reactive load circuit in a multi-engined

B. increase as the engine speed increases. AC generator system.
C. decrease as the engine speed increases. A. modifies generator field excitation current.
Correct Answer is. decrease as the engine speed B. modifies generator drive speed.
increases. C. modifies generator field excitation voltage.
Explanation. Decreases due to the back EMF as engine Correct Answer is. modifies generator field excitation
speed increases. current.
Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems, Pallett Page
49.
Q. 121. A neutralising agent for sulphuric acid is.
A. borax powder.
B. citric acid. Q. 127. A vibrating type voltage regulator uses a volts
C. sodium bicarbonate. coil.
Correct Answer is. sodium bicarbonate. A. in series with the generator output.
Explanation. Jeppesen A & P Technician Airframe B. in series with the current coil.
Textbook p 7-30 refers. C. in parallel with the generator output.
Correct Answer is. in parallel with the generator
Q. 122. In a split bus power distribution system. output.
A. each generator supplies its own bus and distribution Explanation. EEL/1-2 3.2.1.
system in normal operation.
B. generators are paralleled on connection to the tie Q. 128. The purpose of the economy contacts in a
bus. relay is to.
C. power is split between 115V AC and 28V DC. A. prevent contact pitting and burning.
Correct Answer is. each generator supplies its own bus B. reduce the current required to hold the contacts
and distribution system in normal operation. closed.
Explanation. NIL. C. close the auxiliary contacts before the main
contacts.
Correct Answer is. reduce the current required to
Q. 123. Flashing a generator field. hold the contacts closed.
A. decreases resistance. Explanation. NIL.
B. restores magnetism.
C. increases resistance. Q. 129. A vibrating contact voltage regulator has.
Correct Answer is. restores magnetism.
Explanation. NIL. A. a resistor in series with the points.
Q. 124. When checking SG of electrolyte of lead acid B. a volts coil in parallel with the points.
battery, what should be taken into account?. C. a resister in parallel with the points.
A. Electrolyte temperature. Correct Answer is. a resister in parallel with the
B. Battery charge. points.
C. Ambient temperature. Explanation. EEL/1-2 Figure 3.
Correct Answer is. Electrolyte temperature. Q. 130. Brush bedding-in on a starter generator can
Explanation. EEL/1-1 4.3.4. be carried out.
A. when 80 percent of the brush area has been
previously bedded in, on the bench.
Q. 125. How do you check condition of Ni-Cad battery B. only off the aircraft.
in situ?. C. during flight.
A. By voltmeter connected to the battery terminal. Correct Answer is. only off the aircraft.
B. By voltmeter in the cockpit when battery is off Explanation. NIL.
load.
C. By voltmeter in the cockpit, when battery is on Q. 131. What would be the cause of a low electrolyte
load. level in a nicad battery?.
Correct Answer is. By voltmeter in the cockpit, when A. Evaporation.
battery is on load. B. Over charging current.
Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems, Pallett Page C. Undercharging current.
23. Correct Answer is. Over charging current.
Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1.3 Page 3 Para 3.4.1.
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Q. 132. An AC generator connected to a CSD

requires.
A. a separate voltage regulator. Q. 136. The equalizing coils on voltage regulators

B. no voltage regulator as the CSD will control will.
generator frequency. A. be connected to each other when the generators are
C. no voltage regulator as the CSD will control the paralleled.
voltage. B. have current passing through them only when the
Correct Answer is. a separate voltage regulator. generators are not paralleled.
Explanation. NIL. C. have current passing through them from the higher
loaded generator to the lower.
Q. 133. If electrolyte from a lead-acid battery is Correct Answer is. have current passing through them
spilled in the battery compartment, which procedure from the higher loaded generator to the lower.
should be followed?. Explanation. Aircraft Electricity and Electronics
A. Apply sodium bicarbonate solution to the affected Thomas Eismin 5th Edition page 200.
are followed by a water rinse.
B. Apply boric acid solution to the affected area
followed by a water rinse. Q. 137. A fully charged lead-acid battery will not
C. Rinse the affected area thoroughly with clean freeze until extremely low temperatures are reached
water. because.
Correct Answer is. Apply sodium bicarbonate solution A. the acid is in the plates, thereby increasing the
to the affected are followed by a water rinse. specific gravity of the solution.
Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1-1 4.1.4. B. increased internal resistance generates sufficient
heat to prevent freezing.
Q. 134. Which statement regarding the hydrometer C. most of the acid is in the solution.
reading of a lead-acid storage battery electrolyte is Correct Answer is. most of the acid is in the
true?. solution.
A. A specific gravity correction should be subtracted Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1-1 4.6.2.
from the hydrometer reading if the electrolyte
temperature is above 20C.
B. The hydrometer reading will give a true indication of Q. 138. What determines the amount of current which
the capacity of the battery regardless of the electrolyte will flow through a battery while it is being charged by
temperature. a constant voltage source?.
C. The hydrometer reading does not require a A. The total plate area of the battery.
temperature correction if the electrolyte temperature B. The state-of-charge of the battery.
is 60F. C. The ampere-hour capacity of the battery.
Correct Answer is. The hydrometer reading does not Correct Answer is. The state-of-charge of the
require a temperature correction if the electrolyte battery.
temperature is 60F. Explanation. NIL.
Explanation. CAIPS EEL/1-1 4.3.4 (American Text such
as Jeppesen AandP Technician Airframe Textbook Page
7-27 specify 80F as the standard, but CAIPs specifies Q. 139. The method used to rapidly charge a nickel-
60F as standard - take your pick). cadmium battery utilizes.
A. constant current and varying voltage.
B. constant voltage and varying current.
Q. 135. An increase in the speed of a DC generator C. constant current and constant voltage.
will cause the voltage to rise with the following Correct Answer is. constant voltage and varying
resultant action in the voltage regulator:-. current.
A. The volts coil to exert more pull thus increasing the Explanation. Aircraft Electricity and Electronics
current in the generator field. Eismin Page 52. CAIPs EEL/1-3 4.5.1.
B. The volts coil to increase its magnetic field thus
decreasing the field excitation.
C. The volts coil to exert less pull thus increasing the Q. 140. The presence of small amounts of potassium
resistance of the carbon pile. carbonate deposits on the top of nickel-cadmium
Correct Answer is. The volts coil to increase its battery cells that have been in service for time is an
magnetic field thus decreasing the field excitation. indication of.
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Explanation. EEL/1-2 3.1.1. A. normal operation.
B. excessive gassing. Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems, Pallett Page

C. excessive plate sulphation. 48-49.
Correct Answer is. excessive gassing.

Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems Page 23 and
Aircraft Electricity and Electronics Eismin Page 50 but Q. 145. A constant speed drive unit has a warning
see also CAIPs EEL/1-3 4.2 (h). light indication.
A. for low speed.
B. for low oil pressure.
Q. 141. The servicing and charging of nickel-cadmium C. for when it is disconnected from the generator.
and lead-acid batteries together in the same service Correct Answer is. for low oil pressure.
area is likely to result in. Explanation. NIL.
A. contamination of both types of batteries.
B. increased explosion and/or fire hazard.
C. normal battery service life. Q. 146. The electrolyte of a nickel-cadmium battery is
Correct Answer is. contamination of both types of the lowest when the battery is.
batteries. A. being charged.
Explanation. CAIPs EEL/2-1 Page 1 Para 2.11. B. under load condition.
C. in a discharged condition.
Correct Answer is. in a discharged condition.
Q. 142. If the current drawn from No.1 generator of a Explanation. EEL/1-3 3.4.2.
twin generator DC system is less than that drawn from
No.2 generator, the current in the No.2 generator
equalizing coil will flow. Q. 147. Nickel-cadmium batteries which are stored for
A. in the same direction as the current flow in the a long period of time will show a low fluid level because
voltage coil, reducing the output of No.2 generator. the.
B. in the same direction as the current flow in the A. fluid evaporates through vents.
voltage coil, increasing the output of No.2 generator. B. electrolyte becomes absorbed in the plates.
C. in the opposite direction to the current flow in the C. fluid level was not periodically replenished.
voltage coil, reducing the output of No.2 generator. Correct Answer is. electrolyte becomes absorbed in
Correct Answer is. in the same direction as the the plates.
current flow in the voltage coil, reducing the output of Explanation. Jeppesen AandP Technician Airframe
No.2 generator. Textbook page 7-32 and 7-33. a) could also be correct.
Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1-3 4.2 (h).
Q. 148. The purpose of 'field flashing' is to.

Q. 143. On a C.S. driven generator, operation of the A. test the insulation resistance of a field winding with
Disconnect Solenoid will disconnect the generator drive a 1000V supply.
and. B. measure the residual magnetism in a field winding
A. it will automatically reset itself when the fault is 24 hours after the field supply is removed.
rectified. C. change the polarity of residual magnetism in a field
B. it can only be reset when all loads are switched winding.
off. Correct Answer is. change the polarity of residual
C. resetting can only be carried out on the ground. magnetism in a field winding.
Correct Answer is. resetting can only be carried out Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems, Pallett Page
on the ground. 4.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 149. The purpose of an inverter is to convert.

A. DC to AC.
Q. 144. In a constant frequency AC system, real load B. AC to DC.
sharing is achieved by regulating the. C. AC to a higher frequency AC.
A. generator drive torque. Correct Answer is. DC to AC.
B. generator speed. Explanation. NIL.
C. voltage regulator.
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Correct Answer is. generator drive torque.
Q. 150. How can the state-of-charge of a nickel-

cadmium battery be determined?. Q. 155. In a constant frequency AC system, reactive
A. By the level of the electrolyte. load sharing is achieved by regulating the.

B. By measuring the specific gravity of the A. generator speed.
electrolyte. B. generator drive torque.
C. By measuring discharge. C. voltage regulator.
Correct Answer is. By measuring discharge. Correct Answer is. voltage regulator.
Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1-3 4.5.6. Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems Page
48.
Q. 151. What may result if water is added to a nickel-

cadmium battery when it is not fully charged?. Q. 156. Under-frequency in an AC supply would
A. Excessive spewing will occur during the charging cause.
cycle. A. overheating of inductive devices.
B. The cell temperature will run too low for proper B. overvoltage of capacitive devices.
output. C. overspeeding of AC motors.
C. No adverse results since water may be added Correct Answer is. overheating of inductive
anytime. devices.
Correct Answer is. Excessive spewing will occur during Explanation. Inductive devices will pass more current
the charging cycle. if it is lower frequency.
Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1-3 4.3.
Q. 157. The electrolyte in a lead-acid battery

Q. 152. In nickel-cadmium batteries, a rise in cell contains.
temperature. A. nitric acid.
A. causes an increase in internal resistance. B. sulphuric acid.
B. increases cell voltage. C. hydrochloric acid.
C. causes a decrease in internal resistance. Correct Answer is. sulphuric acid.
Correct Answer is. causes a decrease in internal Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1-1 4.1.4.
resistance.
Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1-3 4.5.8 (a). Q. 158. In the procedure to be followed after spillage
of battery acid, neutralizing may be carried out.
A. by applying a coating of petroleum jelly.
Q. 153. When a charging current is applied to a B. with a dilute solution of sodium bicarbonate.
nickel-cadmium battery, the cells emit gas only. C. by washing with distilled water.
A. toward the end of the charging cycle. Correct Answer is. with a dilute solution of sodium
B. when the electrolyte level is low. bicarbonate.
C. if they are defective. Explanation. NIL.
Correct Answer is. toward the end of the charging
cycle. Q. 159. Frequency (Hz) is the number of cycles per.
Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1-3 4.5.5.
A. revolution.
B. second.
C. minute.
Correct Answer is. second.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 154. The equalising coil in the carbon pile Q. 160. The three voltages of a three phase generator
regulator. are.
A. modifies the effect of the voltage sensing coil. A. 90 degrees apart.
B. becomes inoperative when the undervolt relay B. 120 degrees apart.
energises. C. 180 degrees apart.
C. is connected in series with the carbon pile. Correct Answer is. 120 degrees apart.
Correct Answer is. modifies the effect of the voltage Explanation. NIL.
sensing coil.
Explanation. NIL.
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Q. 161. To restore the level of electrolyte which has
been lost due to normal gassing during battery Correct Answer is. decrease and the amperage output
charging. will increase.
A. sulphuric acid must be added. Explanation. Assuming no voltage regulator is

B. electrolyte of the same specific gravity as that considered, otherwise b is the answer.
contained in the battery must be added.
C. distilled water must be added.
Correct Answer is. distilled water must be added. Q. 167. When checking the specific gravity of the
Explanation. CAIPS EEL/1-1 4.6.1. electrolyte in a battery.
A. one cell only need be checked as the remainder will
read the same.
Q. 162. A 12 volt lead-acid battery. B. each cell should be checked as the readings may
A. has 24 cells. differ.
B. has 6 cells. C. only the end cells need be checked as they contain
C. has 12 cells. the terminals.
Correct Answer is. has 6 cells. Correct Answer is. each cell should be checked as the
Explanation. NIL. readings may differ.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 163. The active component of an A.C. circuit is 4

amps and the reactive is 3 amps. Ammeter reading will Q. 168. A lead-acid battery is considered to be fully
be. charged when the.
A. 3.4 amps. A. S.G. and voltage remain constant for specified
B. 7 amps. period.
C. 5 amps. B. cells begin to gas freely.
Correct Answer is. 5 amps. C. S.G. reaches 1.180.
Explanation. Total current is the vector sum of active Correct Answer is. S.G. and voltage remain constant
(real) and reactive currents. 3, 4, 5 triangle in this case. for specified period.
Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1-1 4.7.
Q. 164. In a delta connected generator.

A. line volts equals 1.73 phase volts. Q. 169. Which aircraft circuit would be most likely to
B. phase volts equals 1.73 line volts. use frequency wild 200V AC?.
C. line volts equals phase volts. A. Hydraulic pump.
Correct Answer is. line volts equals phase volts. B. Standby compass.
Explanation. NIL. C. Windscreen heating.
Correct Answer is. Windscreen heating.
Explanation. Any heating or lighting circuit can be
frequency wild.
Q. 165. The only practical method of maintaining a
constant voltage output from an aircraft generator
under varying conditions of speed and load is to vary
the. Q. 170. To prevent corrosion at the terminals of a
A. speed at which the armature rotates. lead-acid battery.
B. number of conductors in the armature. A. petroleum jelly may be applied to the
C. strength of the magnetic field. connections.
Correct Answer is. strength of the magnetic field. B. the connectors may be painted.
Explanation. NIL. C. copper connectors are used.
Correct Answer is. petroleum jelly may be applied to
the connections.
Q. 166. As the generator load is increased (within its Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1-1 4.2 (vi).
rated capacity), the voltage will.
A. remain constant and the amperage output will
decrease. Q. 171. Before taking S.G. readings of a lead-acid
B. remain constant and the amperage output will battery recently removed from an aircraft.
increase. A. the electrolyte temperature must be noted.
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C. decrease and the amperage output will increase. B. a period of 1 hour should have elapsed to allow the
S.G. to stabilize. C. 12V with 50 ampere hour capacity.

C. the battery must be charged at the 10 hour rate for Correct Answer is. 24V with 25 ampere hour
one hour. capacity.

Correct Answer is. the electrolyte temperature must Explanation. NIL.
be noted.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 177. As an installed battery becomes fully charged
by the aircraft generator.
Q. 172. The output of a DC generator is controlled by A. the battery voltage nears its nominal level so the
varying the. charging current decreases.
A. armature current. B. the battery contactor isolates the battery from the
B. engine speed. generator.
C. field current. C. the generator voltage decreases to supply the
Correct Answer is. field current. steadily decreasing current.
Explanation. NIL. Correct Answer is. the battery voltage nears its
nominal level so the charging current decreases.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 173. A generator rated at 30 kVA power factor 0.8
has a maximum continuous power output of.
A. 37.5 kW. Q. 178. On a DC shunt generator without a voltage
B. 30 kW. regulator, if the load increases the generator output
C. 24 kW. voltage will.
Correct Answer is. 24 kW. A. increase.
Explanation. PF = TP/AP 0.8 = TP/30 TP = 24. B. remain constant.
C. decrease.
Correct Answer is. decrease.
Q. 174. The specific gravity of the electrolyte in a Explanation. NIL.
lead-acid battery.
A. remains constant with changes in the state of charge
but is a useful guide to the amount of acid contained in Q. 179. For battery charging, the electrical supply
the electrolyte. connected to the battery must be.
B. remains substantially constant regardless of the A. AC at 50 c.p.s.
state of charge and is not therefore a guide to the state B. AC at 400 c.p.s.
of charge. C. DC.
C. changes with the state of charge and is therefore a Correct Answer is. DC.
measure of the state of charge. Explanation. NIL.
Correct Answer is. changes with the state of charge
and is therefore a measure of the state of charge.
Explanation. NIL. Q. 180. When using A.C. power on the bus bar you
require 28V D.C. for battery charging.
A. an A.C. inverter would be required.
Q. 175. A battery which is assumed to be 100% B. an A.C. transformer and rectifier would be
efficient and to have a capacity of 60 ampere-hours at required.
the 10 hour rate will deliver. C. a D.C. transformer and rectifier would be
A. 6 amps for 10 hours. required.
B. 60 amps for 10 hours or 6 amps for 10 hours Correct Answer is. an A.C. transformer and rectifier
depending upon the rate of demand. would be required.
C. 60 amps for 10 hours. Explanation. NIL.
Correct Answer is. 6 amps for 10 hours.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 181. Two similar 12V batteries connected in
parallel will produce.
Q. 176. Two 12V 25 ampere batteries connected in A. 24V e.m.f. with the same capacity as each
series will produce. battery.
A. 12V with 25 ampere hour capacity. B. 12V e.m.f. with twice the capacity of each
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B. 24V with 25 ampere hour capacity. battery.
C. 24V e.m.f. with twice the capacity of each Q. 187. The correct way to determine the state of
battery. charge of a nickel-cadmium battery is.
Correct Answer is. 12V e.m.f. with twice the capacity A. by checking the specific gravity of each cell.
of each battery. B. by checking the voltage of each cell under load.
Explanation. NIL. C. by a complete discharge and a measured
recharge.
Correct Answer is. by a complete discharge and a
Q. 182. If a nicad battery overheats, it is an indication measured recharge.
of. Explanation. EEL/1-3 4.5.6.
A. the generator voltage regulator setting is too low.
B. the generator is not connected to the bus bar. Q. 188. A DC generator will be connected to the
C. thermal runaway. busbar after the RCCO contacts close due to.
Correct Answer is. thermal runaway. A. increasing battery voltage.
Explanation. NIL. B. increasing generator voltage.
C. a differential voltage of 0.5V battery voltage higher
than generator.
Q. 183. When checking a nicad battery in situ for Correct Answer is. increasing generator voltage.
serviceability. Explanation. NIL.
A. a load is applied to the battery and the voltmeter
reading noted. Q. 189. Spillage of a lead acid electrolyte is detected
B. a hydrometer must be used. by.
C. the electrical circuits must be isolated before A. indicating paper that turns red.
installing shorting strips. B. indicating paper that turns blue.
Correct Answer is. a load is applied to the battery and C. litmus paper that turns black.
the voltmeter reading noted. Correct Answer is. indicating paper that turns red.
Explanation. NIL. Explanation. Acid turns litmus paper red.
Q. 184. The output from an AC generator is taken Q. 190. To restore electrolyte after spillage.
from. A. add a mixture of acid and water of the same s.g. as
A. slip rings. that in the battery.
B. slip rings via commutator. B. add acid only.
C. connections on the stator. C. add distilled water only.
Correct Answer is. connections on the stator. Correct Answer is. add a mixture of acid and water of
Explanation. NIL. the same s.g. as that in the battery.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 185. Load sharing on a DC generation system is
achieved by.
A. circulating currents affecting the carbon pile for Q. 191. When a DC generator fails, the pilot will
voltage trimming. receive the following indications:-.
B. the load differences causing torque signals to vary A. Rising voltage and current discharge with a red
the engine speed. PFWL.
C. tachogenerators varying the generators outputs as B. An audio bell and red PFWL.
the engine speed varies. C. Zero current on the ammeter and a red PFWL.
Correct Answer is. circulating currents affecting the Correct Answer is. Zero current on the ammeter and a
carbon pile for voltage trimming. red PFWL.
Explanation. NIL. Explanation. NIL.
Q. 186. If a nickel cadmium aircraft battery is not
required for immediate service, it should be stored.
Q. 192. The purpose of an inverter is to convert.
A. in the fully discharged condition. A. DC to AC.
B. in a totally dry condition. B. AC to a higher frequency AC.
C. in the fully charged condition. C. AC to DC.
Correct Answer is. in the fully discharged Correct Answer is. DC to AC.
condition. Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems Pallett Page
Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1-3 8. 66.
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A. discharging while maintaining the voltage constant

Q. 193. With a vibrating-contact type voltage by varying a resistor in the circuit and checking the time
regulator the adjustment of generator voltage is carried to be discharged.

out by. B. discharging at a constant current and checking the
A. adjustment of voltage coil resistance. time taken to reach the discharged state.
B. alteration of contact spring tension. C. measuring the terminal voltage whilst on load and
C. alteration of the field resistance. multiplying by the current drawn.
Correct Answer is. alteration of contact spring Correct Answer is. discharging while maintaining the
tension. voltage constant by varying a resistor in the circuit and
Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems, Pallett Page checking the time to be discharged.
12, and Aircraft Electricity and Electronics - Eismin Page Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems Page
199. 21.
Q. 194. Battery SG is measured using a. Q. 199. The frequency of an AC generator is

A. hygrometer. dependant on the.
B. hypsometer. A. number of pairs of poles and the speed of the
C. hydrometer. rotor.
Correct Answer is. hydrometer. B. number of conductors and the field strength.
Explanation. NIL. C. field strength and the speed of the generator.
Correct Answer is. number of pairs of poles and the
speed of the rotor.
Q. 195. A battery for use on aircraft must have a Explanation. NIL.
capacity of.
A. 0.8.
B. 0.5. Q. 200. To adjust the voltage output of an AC
C. 0.9. generator, whilst maintaining constant frequency, it is
Correct Answer is. 0.8. necessary to.
Explanation. NIL. A. alter the reactance of the stator winding circuit.
http://www.energysys.com/defense/documents/aft_m B. alter the field current.
anual.pdf C. alter the driving speed.
Correct Answer is. alter the field current.
Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems Page
Q. 196. When connecting aircraft batteries, the last 46.
lead to connect is the.
A. negative.
B. positive earth. Q. 201. In a paralleled AC generation system load
C. positive. sharing is for.
Correct Answer is. negative. A. reactive load only.
Explanation. Aircraft Electricity and Electronics B. real load only.
Eismin Page 43. C. real and reactive load.
Correct Answer is. real and reactive load.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 197. Polarization in a cell is.

A. the fact that hydrogen bubbles form on the -ve Q. 202. Single phase components in a 3 phase system
plate. may be connected between.
B. the fact that as a battery discharges, the -ve plate's A. phases A and B only.
potential approaches that of the +ve plate's. B. the phase and earth only.
C. the establishing of a potential across the cell. C. any phase and earth or between any two phases.
Correct Answer is. the fact that hydrogen bubbles Correct Answer is. any phase and earth or between
form on the -ve plate. any two phases.
Explanation. NIL. Explanation. NIL.
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Q. 198. Battery capacity is checked by. Q. 203. A frequency wild supply would be suitable
for. C. power rating.

A. instruments and navigation systems. Correct Answer is. power factor.
B. deicing loads. Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems Page

C. 3-phase torque motors. 3.
Correct Answer is. deicing loads.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 210. Apparent power is measured in.
A. Volt Amps.
Q. 204. Three 12V, 40Ah accumulators in series would B. Kilovolts.
give. C. Watts.
A. 36V 120Ah. Correct Answer is. Volt Amps.
B. 12V 120Ah. Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems Page
C. 36V 40Ah. 35.
Correct Answer is. 36V 40Ah.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 211. A Ni-Cad battery consists of 19, 1.2 volt cells.
What will be the nominal battery output?.
Q. 205. Three 12V, 40Ah accumulators in parallel A. 20V.
would give. B. 24V.
A. 12V 40Ah. C. 22V.
B. 12V 120Ah. Correct Answer is. 22V.
C. 36V 120Ah. Explanation. NIL.
Correct Answer is. 12V 120Ah.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 212. The preferred method of battery charging a
Ni-Cad battery is constant.
Q. 206. An inverter can be an AC generator driven A. speed.
by. B. current.
A. an AC motor. C. voltage.
B. either an AC or DC motor. Correct Answer is. current.
C. a DC motor. Explanation. NIL.
Correct Answer is. a DC motor.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 207. When mixing electrolyte for lead acid Q. 213. When operating two AC generators
batteries. unparalleled, the phase of each.
A. the method of mixing is unimportant. A. is unimportant.
B. add acid to water. B. must be in opposition to one another.
C. add water to acid. C. must be synchronized.
Correct Answer is. add acid to water. Correct Answer is. is unimportant.
Explanation. NIL. Explanation. It says 'UNparalleled'.
Q. 208. The RPM of a 6 pole, 400 Hz alternator is. Q. 214. When the GPU is connected to the aircraft.
A. 6000. A. it supplies essential services.

B. 8000. B. it is not paralleled with the aircraft generator.
C. 4000. C. it is paralleled with the aircraft generator.
Correct Answer is. 8000. Correct Answer is. it is not paralleled with the aircraft
Explanation. 400/3 x 60. generator.
Explanation. Nil.
Q. 209. The ratio between apparent power and true

power is the. Q. 215. A lead-acid battery with 12 cells connected in
A. efficiency. series (no-load voltage = 2.1 volts per cell) furnishes 10
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B. power factor. amperes to a load of 2 ohms resistance. The internal
resistance of the battery in this instance is.

A. 5.0 ohms. Q. 221. Frequency wild' alternators supply.
B. 2.52 ohms. A. capacitive circuits.

C. 0.52 ohms. B. inductive circuits.
Correct Answer is. 0.52 ohms. C. resistive circuits.
Explanation. OCV = 2.1 x 12 = 25.2 CCV = 10 x 2 = 20. Correct Answer is. resistive circuits.
Internal voltage drop = 5.2 V. Internal R=V/I = 5.2/10 = Explanation. NIL.
0.52.
Q. 222. The real load of an alternator is directly
related to.
Q. 216. The rating of an aircraft alternator is 40 KVA A. output voltage.
at PF 0.8 lagging. B. output shaft rpm.
A. The maximum load under all conditions is 40KVA. C. output shaft torque.
B. The maximum load under all conditions is 40KW. Correct Answer is. output shaft torque.
C. The maximum load permitted is 32KW. Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems Page
Correct Answer is. The maximum load permitted is 48.
32KW.
Explanation. PF = TP/AP 0.8 = TP/40 AP = 40 x 0.8 = Q. 223. How is initial voltage build-up ensured in a
32 KW. brushless generating system, before full output is
available from the voltage regulator?.
A. Excitation form the DC busbars is automatically
Q. 217. An I.D.G (integrated drive generator). provided during the start sequence.
A. does not require a CSDU. B. A switch must be operated by the crew to provide
B. incorporates the alternator and CSD as one unit. excitation form the dc busbar to bring generator on
C. has separate CSDU. line.
Correct Answer is. incorporates the alternator and C. Permanent magnets are mounted between the
CSD as one unit. exciter field poles.
Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems Page Correct Answer is. Permanent magnets are mounted
43. between the exciter field poles.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 224. Insulation resistance of electrical machines
Q. 218. A P.M.G (Permanent Magnet Generator) is a is.
small built in generator which. A. normally lower when the machine is hot.
A. only rotates after starting. B. not affected by change of temperature of
B. only rotates during starting. machine.
C. provides initial excitation. C. normally higher when the machine is hot.
Correct Answer is. provides initial excitation. Correct Answer is. normally higher when the machine
Explanation. NIL. is hot.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 219. To parallel an alternator with another
alternator the alternators must have the same.
A. frequency, voltage and phase relationship. Q. 225. The purpose of a thermistor in a brushless AC
B. frequency, RPM and speed. generator is to.
C. frequency, RPM and phase relationship. A. keep the resistance of the rectifiers nearly constant
Correct Answer is. frequency, voltage and phase at varying temperatures.
relationship. B. keep the exciter field resistance nearly constant at
Explanation. NIL. varying temperatures.
C. compensate for temperature changes in the main AC
Q. 220. Speed of an alternator may be controlled stator windings.
by. Correct Answer is. keep the exciter field resistance
A. keeping engine rpm constant. nearly constant at varying temperatures.
B. varying the field current. Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems, Pallett Page
C. CSDU (constant speed drive unit). 45 and diagram.
Correct Answer is. CSDU (constant speed drive
unit).
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Explanation. NIL. Q. 226. The term 'random paralleling' means the
incoming alternator's output voltage frequency and Correct Answer is. is adjusted with the engine
phase relationship is. stationary.
A. not the same. Explanation. NIL.

B. the outputs are constant.
C. the same.
Correct Answer is. not the same. Q. 232. An external ground power supply can be used
Explanation. NIL. for.
A. all normal services required by flight and ground
crew.
Q. 227. One lamp is connected across corresponding B. only the ground handling busbar services.
phases of two alternators. They will be synchronised C. only the emergency busbar services.
when. Correct Answer is. all normal services required by
A. the lamp is maximum brightness. flight and ground crew.
B. the lamp is extinguished. Explanation. NIL.
C. the lamp is either at maximum brightness or is
extinguished.
Correct Answer is. the lamp is extinguished. Q. 233. The APU generator can normally be.
Explanation. NIL. A. connected in parallel with the aircraft's main
generators.
B. used during flight as a back up supply if the main
Q. 228. Automatic synchronising means that the aircraft supply fails.
incoming alternator's voltage and frequency. C. connected in parallel with the ground power
A. can be synchronised using the two lamps provided at supply.
the system's panel. Correct Answer is. used during flight as a back up
B. cannot be checked. supply if the main aircraft supply fails.
C. an be checked at the system's electrical panel by Explanation. NIL.
selecting the relevant alternator.
Correct Answer is. an be checked at the system's
electrical panel by selecting the relevant alternator. Q. 234. The impedance on a run of co-axial cable is.
Explanation. NIL.
A. inversely proportional to the length of cable.
B. not affected by length of cable.
C. proportional to the length of cable.
Q. 229. The danger of random paralleling is the Correct Answer is. not affected by length of cable.
possibility of. Explanation. NIL.
A. crash engagement. http://www.epanorama.net/documents/wiring/cable_i
B. disconnection of the other alternators. mpedance.html
C. ground power disconnection.
Correct Answer is. crash engagement.
Explanation. NIL. Q. 235. Galley loads are supplied from the.
A. ground service bus.
B. main bus bar.
Q. 230. What is monitored in a constant speed C. battery bus bar.
drive?. Correct Answer is. main bus bar.
A. Hi oil temperature and low oil press. Explanation. NIL.
B. Low oil press and CSD speed.
C. Low oil temperature and low oil press.
Correct Answer is. Hi oil temperature and low oil Q. 236. A ni-cad battery is stored in the.
press. A. fully discharged condition.
Explanation. NIL. B. dry condition.
C. fully charged condition.
Correct Answer is. fully discharged condition.
Q. 231. The CSD or IDG speed governor setting. Explanation. NIL.
A. is adjusted with the engine running.
B. is adjusted with the engine stationary.
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C. is not allowed to be adjusted. Q. 237. Transformer rectifier unit (TRUs) change.
A. three phase AC to direct current.

B. direct current to AC.

C. single phase to direct current.
Correct Answer is. single phase to direct current.
Explanation. CAAIPS Leaflet 6-4 Page 13.
Q. 238. A frequency wild AC generator is used for.
A. fluorescent lights.
B. instruments.
C. deicing loads.
Correct Answer is. deicing loads.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 239. What should you do if the electrolyte is found

to be low in one cell of a lead acid battery?.
A. Cell is defective, replace the battery.
B. Replace the defective cell.
C. Top-up the individual cell with distilled water.
Correct Answer is. Top-up the individual cell with
distilled water.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 240. What is the purpose of the diode on a

contactor?.
A. Prevent spikes.
B. Prevent bounce.
C. To prevent current going the wrong way.
Correct Answer is. Prevent spikes.
Explanation. It is known as a 'flywheel diode'.
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IN - DGCA CAR -66 MODULE 11 PART -05

MODULE 11 AEROPLANE AERODYNAMICS, STRUCTURES AND

C. series. generators is controlled by.

A. equalising circuits which control the field excitation http://homepages.which.net/~paul.hills/Solenoids/Sole

C. equalising circuits which control the speed of the

C. the swashplate. and shearing of splines.

splines. back EMF.

Explanation. NIL. Q. 38. The output frequency of a hydraulically driven

Q. 34. Placing the battery master switch to off during B. a CSD.

B. Nomex. Q. 49. What will happen if the aircraft battery

Explanation. This is probably referring to the Teflon interrupted.

Q. 50. When the temperature increases in a lead acid

B. an IRS. Explanation. AWN 81 para 3.1.2 - now transferred to

Explanation. B767 MM 42-41-00 quote: 'The BPCU

Correct Answer is. 30 minutes.

Correct Answer is. 144 degrees F.

C. 71 degrees F. Q. 77. The power factor of an AC generator identifies

the proportion of. B. CSD driveshaft had sheared.

Q. 85. What is the small pin on the DC ground power

Q. 86. How is RAT driven?.

A. bus tie interlock is inoperative.

Q. 88. A reduction in field strength of a DC shunt C. positive.

B. increased torque and speed. 70.

Q. 92. Eddy currents are.

Q. 93. The small pins in the power connector plug

B. neutral. B. voltage regulation.

Q. 100. Load shedding allows.

Q. 101. How may the output of a transistorised

Eismin, has full descriptions of all 3 units.

Explanation. Aircraft Electricity and Electronics, will.

A. remain constant. Q. 126. The reactive load circuit in a multi-engined

Q. 132. An AC generator connected to a CSD

A. a separate voltage regulator. Q. 136. The equalizing coils on voltage regulators

Explanation. EEL/1-2 3.1.1. A. normal operation.

B. excessive gassing. Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems, Pallett Page

Correct Answer is. excessive gassing.

Q. 148. The purpose of 'field flashing' is to.

Q. 149. The purpose of an inverter is to convert.

Correct Answer is. generator drive torque.

Q. 150. How can the state-of-charge of a nickel-

A. By the level of the electrolyte. load sharing is achieved by regulating the.

Q. 151. What may result if water is added to a nickel-

Q. 157. The electrolyte in a lead-acid battery

Q. 161. To restore the level of electrolyte which has

A. sulphuric acid must be added. Explanation. Assuming no voltage regulator is

Q. 163. The active component of an A.C. circuit is 4

Q. 164. In a delta connected generator.

S.G. to stabilize. C. 12V with 50 ampere hour capacity.

one hour. capacity.

B. 24V with 25 ampere hour capacity. battery.

A. discharging while maintaining the voltage constant

regulator the adjustment of generator voltage is carried to be discharged.

Q. 194. Battery SG is measured using a. Q. 199. The frequency of an AC generator is

Q. 197. Polarization in a cell is.

for. C. power rating.

B. deicing loads. Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems Page

A. 6000. A. it supplies essential services.

Q. 209. The ratio between apparent power and true