11.06. Electrical Power (ATA 24).

Question Number. 1. A lead-acid battery is considered to be fully charged when the.

Option A. cells begin to gas freely.
Option B. SG and voltage remain constant for specified period.
Option C. SG reaches 1.180.
Correct Answer is. SG and voltage remain constant for specified period.
Explanation. EEL/1-1 4.4.8 and Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems 3rd Edition Page 23.
Question Number. 2. The preferred method of battery charging a Ni-Cad battery is constant.
Option A. voltage.
Option B. current.
Option C. power.
Correct Answer is. current.
Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1-5 Para 4.1.

Question Number. 3. When a current transformer is disconnected, what should be done?.

Option A. Terminals shorted.
Option B. Resistor placed across terminals.
Option C. Left open circuit.
Correct Answer is. Terminals shorted.
Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems 3rd Edition Page 61.

Question Number. 4. What does the differential sensing coil sense?.

Option A. Power.
Option B. Volts.
Option C. Current.
Correct Answer is. Current.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 5. Where does the GCU gets its power?.

Option A. RAT.
Option B. Battery.
Option C. PMG.
Correct Answer is. PMG.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Airframe Textbook Page 7-24. PMG is main supply for
GCU, battery is back up power for GCU.

Question Number. 6. Galley loads are wired in.

Option A. parallel so load shedding will lower current consumption.
Option B. either series or parallel depending on the design.
Option C. series.

Correct Answer is parallel so load shedding will lower current consumption.

Explanation. All loads on an aircraft are wired in parallel.

Question Number. 7. A fuse-type current limiter.

Option A. can be used as a radio suppressor.
Option B. limits current flow to a load.
Option C. opens a circuit after a time/current condition has been exceeded.
Correct Answer is. opens a circuit after a time/current condition has been exceeded.
Explanation. See Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems 3rd Edition Page 112, or, Aircraft
Electricity and Electronics, Eismin Page 99. However, another type of current limiter holds the
current but does and open the circuit see Aircraft Electricity and Electronics Eismin Page 202.
Question Number. 8. When a load is shed from a busbar, the.
Option A. busbar voltage decreases.
Option B. current consumption from the bar decreases.
Option C. busbar voltage increases.
Correct Answer is. current consumption from the bar decreases.
Explanation. Aircraft Electricity and Electronics, Eismin, Page 241. Load shedding reduces
current consumption.

Question Number. 9. In unparalleled AC generation systems, the phase rotation of one

generator in relation to the others.
Option A. must be synchronised prior to paralleling.
Option B. is unimportant.
Option C. must be BCA.
Correct Answer is. is unimportant.
Explanation. Phase relationship is unimportant in an unparalleled system (although answer b
says it will be paralleled, thereby changing the question???).
Question Number. 10. In a multi-generator system, the generator which takes more than its
reactive power share is protected by.
Option A. over-voltage and under-voltage protection circuits.
Option B. over-current and under-current protection circuits.
Option C. over-excitation and under-excitation protection circuits.
Correct Answer is. over-voltage and under-voltage protection circuits.
Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems 3rd Edition Page 49.
Question Number. 11. Sharing of electrical loads by paralleled DC generators is controlled
by.
Option A. equalising circuits which control the field excitation of the generators.
Option B. automatic load shedding.
Option C. equalising circuits which control the speed of the generators.
Correct Answer is. equalising circuits which control the field excitation of the generators.
Explanation. Changing the speed would also change the frequency and thus the phase
relationship. Generators are always controlled by adjusting the field strength.
Question Number. 12. Excessive commutator sparking can be caused by.
Option A. rotating field diode failure.
Option B. brushes positioned on MNA.
Option C. weak spring tension.
Correct Answer is. weak spring tension.
Explanation. Weak spring tension of the brushes can cause excessive sparking.

Question Number. 13. Before checking the SG of a battery recently removed from an aircraft.
Option A. take the temperature of the electrolyte.
Option B. carry out a capacity test.
Option C. allow to stabilise for one hour.
Correct Answer is. take the temperature of the electrolyte.
Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1-1.

Question Number. 14. On an AC external power plug, the interlock circuit is controlled by
pins.
Option A. AB.
Option B. CD.
Option C. EF.
Correct Answer is. EF.
Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems 3rd Edition Page 72.
Question Number. 15. Over-voltage protection circuits are activated.
Option A. before the over voltage limit is exceeded.
Option B. after a fixed time delay.
Option C. dependent on the magnitude of the overvoltage.
Correct Answer is. dependent on the magnitude of the overvoltage.
Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems 3rd Edition Page 119.
Question Number. 16. A diode connected across a coil will.
Option A. suppress arching when relay is opening and closing.
Option B. prevent back EMF and allow faster switching.
Option C. prevent the coil being fitted the wrong way.
Correct Answer is. prevent back EMF and allow faster switching.
Explanation. NIL. http://homepages.which.net/~paul.hills/Solenoids/SolenoidsBody.html
Question Number. 17. Which fault does not always trip the GCR?.
Option A. Under-frequency and under-volts.
Option B. Over-frequency and over-volts.
Option C. Over-frequency and under-frequency.
Correct Answer is. Over-frequency and under-frequency.
Explanation. A and b are both wrong because under and over voltage will both trip the relay.
On some aircraft, under frequency will NOT trip the relay, so c is the 'least incorrect'.
Question Number. 18. Differential protection in a generating system.
Option A. detects current difference between source and load.
Option B. detects voltage difference between source and load.
Option C. uses the volts coil to trip the GCR.
Correct Answer is. detects current difference between source and load.
Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems 3rd Edition Page 121.
Question Number. 19. Open phase sensing on a current transformer.
Option A. is detected on generator neutral circuit.
Option B. is detected using all phases.
Option C. is detected using any phase.
Correct Answer is. is detected on generator neutral circuit.
Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems 3rd Edition Page 121, & B737 Manual.
Question Number. 20. If the battery is switched off in flight, the.
Option A. captain's instruments will be powered from the standby bus.
Option B. battery is disconnected from bus.
Option C. generator voltage falls to zero.
Correct Answer is. battery is disconnected from bus.
Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems 3rd Edition Page 4.
Question Number. 21. To flash a generator field the.
Option A. generator is on line and producing a voltage less than the flashing voltage.
Option B. generator rotates but is not on line.
Option C. generator must be stationary.
Correct Answer is. generator must be stationary.
Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems 3rd Edition Page 4.
Question Number. 22. Voltage is controlled by.
Option A. the constant speed drive.
Option B. the voltage regulator.
Option C. the swashplate.
Correct Answer is. the voltage regulator.
Explanation. The voltage is controlled by the voltage regulator.
Question Number. 23. The ground interlock pins are numbered.
Option A. A and B.
Option B. C and N.
Option C. E and F.
Correct Answer is. E and F.
Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems 3rd Edition Page 72.
Question Number. 24. Distilled water should be added to a ni-cad battery.
Option A. only in the battery workshop.
Option B. at any time.
Option C. when fully charged.
Correct Answer is. only in the battery workshop.
Explanation. CAIP EEL/1-3 para 4.
Question Number. 25. Overflowing electrolyte in a ni-cad battery indicates.
Option A. not enough charging current.
Option B. excessive charging current.
Option C. low electrolyte temperature.
Correct Answer is. excessive charging current.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Airframe Technician Page 7-31, 7-32.
Question Number. 26. During a normal engine shutdown, generator tripping is initiated by.
Option A. undervoltage.
Option B. underfrequency.
Option C. overcurrent.
Correct Answer is. undervoltage.
Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems 3rd Edition Page 120.
Question Number. 27. What would you use to neutralise nicad battery spillage?.
Option A. Boric acid.
Option B. Distilled water.
Option C. Bicarbonate of soda.
Correct Answer is. Boric acid.
Explanation. Boric acid.
Question Number. 28. Before operating generators in parallel, their voltages should be
matched to prevent.
Option A. large circulating currents developing.
Option B. overloading the generator drive and shearing of splines.
Option C. voltage spikes of sufficient magnitude to trigger GCU overvoltage circuits.
Correct Answer is. overloading the generator drive and shearing of splines.
Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems 3rd Edition Page 52.
Question Number. 29. Consumer loads are connected to a busbar.
Option A. in series so when loads are shed voltage is reduced.
Option B. in parallel so when loads are shed current is reduced.
Option C. in series so when loads are shed current is reduced.
Correct Answer is. in parallel so when loads are shed current is reduced.
Explanation. All loads are connected in parallel with each other.
Question Number. 30. A current transformer connected on the neutral star point of a
generator is for.
Option A. overload protection.
Option B. differential current protection.
Option C. negative sequence protection.
Correct Answer is. differential current protection.
Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems 3rd Edition Page 121.
Question Number. 31. Differential protection as applied to AC generation systems compares.
Option A. generator current to busbar current.
Option B. generator voltage to busbar voltage.
Option C. ambient pressure to cabin pressure.
Correct Answer is. generator current to busbar current.
Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems 3rd Edition Page 121.
Question Number. 32. In an AC generation system, the frequency and phase rotation.
Option A. must be synchronised prior to paralleling.
Option B. is of no consequence after paralleling.
Option C. must be out of phase prior to paralleling.
Correct Answer is. must be synchronised prior to paralleling.
Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems 3rd Edition Page 48.
Question Number. 33. Diodes are placed across a contactor to.
Option A. ensure smooth contactor operation.
Option B. prevent contact bounce.
Option C. speed up operation by reducing back EMF.
Correct Answer is. speed up operation by reducing back EMF.
Explanation. NIL. http://homepages.which.net/~paul.hills/Solenoids/SolenoidsBody.html
Question Number. 34. Placing the battery master switch to off during flight will.
Option A. isolate the battery from the main busbar.
Option B. shut down the APU.
Option C. disconnect all power to the main busbar.
Correct Answer is. isolate the battery from the main busbar.
Explanation. The Battery master switch simply connects the battery to the main busbar,
allowing it to be charged from the generator(s).
Question Number. 35. Whilst operating paralleled AC constant frequency generators, it is
important to maintain generator outputs at the same voltage.
Option A. to prevent a circulating current of considerable magnitude developing between two
or more generators.
Option B. to prevent CSD shock loading.
Option C. to prevent a circulating current developing between two or more TRUs.
Correct Answer is. to prevent a circulating current of considerable magnitude developing
between two or more generators.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 36. A voltage regulator installed in series with a generator field.
Option A. uses a voltage coil in series with generator output.
Option B. uses a voltage coil in parallel with generator output.
Option C. uses a current coil in parallel with generator output.
Correct Answer is. uses a voltage coil in parallel with generator output.
Explanation. Aircraft Electricity and Electronics, Eismin page 199-200.
Question Number. 37. CSD warning lights on the flight deck normally indicate.
Option A. high oil pressure, low oil temperaturelow oil pressure, high oil temperature.
Option B. low oil pressure, low oil temperature.
Option C. low oil pressure, high oil temperature.
Correct Answer is. low oil pressure, high oil temperature.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Airframe Technician Textbook , page 7-50.
Question Number. 38. The output frequency of a hydraulically driven standby generator is
controlled by.
Option A. an hydraulically actuated swash plate.
Option B. a CSD.
Option C. an IDG.
Correct Answer is. an hydraulically actuated swash plate.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 39. An AC generator used with a CSD.

Option A. needs a voltage controller to maintain voltage with increasing load.
Option B. does not need a voltage controller because current is kept constant.
Option C. does not need a voltage controller because voltage is kept constant.
Correct Answer is. needs a voltage controller to maintain voltage with increasing load.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 40. Power to a GCU is supplied.
Option A. initially by a 'field tickling' supply and then PMG output.
Option B. by the battery bus or rectified generator output.
Option C. by the generator output only.
Correct Answer is. initially by a 'field tickling' supply and then PMG output.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Airframe Textbook Page 7-24. PMG is main supply for
GCU, battery is back up power for GCU.
Question Number. 41. Trip signals for a GCR are.
Option A. overfrequency and undervoltage.
Option B. differential protection and undervoltage.
Option C. underfrequency and overcurrent.
Correct Answer is. differential protection and undervoltage.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 42. Abnormal CSD operation is monitored on the flight deck by observing
indications of.
Option A. low oil quantity / low oil temperature.
Option B. high oil temperature / low oil pressure.
Option C. High oil temperature / low oil quantity.
Correct Answer is. high oil temperature / low oil pressure.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Airframe Technician Textbook , page 7-50.
Question Number. 43. Wires in hot temperature areas should be bound with.
Option A. Teflon.
Option B. Nomex.
Option C. PVC.
Correct Answer is. Teflon.
Explanation. This is probably referring to the Teflon tape referred to in Aircraft Electricity and
Electronics by Eismin 5th Edition Page 69. Also AC43 Para.11.96 z and Appendix 1 (Teflon is
Dupont tradename for PTFE).
Question Number. 44. A heat gun should be operated at.
Option A. 100°C above the specified.
Option B. 100°C below the specified.
Option C. the specified temperature.
Correct Answer is. the specified temperature.
Explanation. A heat gun should be operated at the specified temperature, or 100°C (approx)
above the heatshrink temperature.
Question Number. 45. High voltages on a generator in a parallel system should be prevented
because.
Option A. it will trip the GCR.
Option B. it will damage the drive shaft.
Option C. it will cause high circulating current in the bus / other generators.
Correct Answer is. it will trip the GCR.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 46. Over-voltage condition trips the generator. The time taken to trip the
GCU depends on.
Option A. amplitude of voltage.
Option B. closing of fuel and hydraulic valves.
Option C. time delay circuit.
Correct Answer is. amplitude of voltage.
Explanation. Inverse time delay - c could also be considered correct. Aircraft Electricity and
Electronics, Eismin, page 203.
Question Number. 47. Speed of an HMG is controlled by a.
Option A. CSD unit.
Option B. swashplate.
Option C. ID unit.
Correct Answer is. swashplate.
Explanation. Speed of an HMG is controlled by a swashplate.
Question Number. 48. A permanent magnet should have.
Option A. low retentivity, low coercivity.
Option B. high retentivity, low coercivity.
Option C. low retentivity, high coercivity.
Correct Answer is. high retentivity, low coercivity.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 49. What will happen if the aircraft battery becomes overheated?.
Option A. The power supply to the battery charger will be interrupted.
Option B. The battery charger will switch to trickle charge mode.
Option C. The hot battery bus will be disconnected from the battery.
Correct Answer is. The battery charger will switch to trickle charge mode.
Explanation. B737 switches to trickle charge. However, see Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems
3rd Edition Figure 1.32 for charger disconnect system.
Question Number. 50. When the temperature increases in a lead acid battery, the SG will.
Option A. decrease.
Option B. increase.
Option C. remain the same.
Correct Answer is. decrease.
Explanation. Since volume increases, but mass remains constant, with temperature, density
decreases.
Question Number. 51. On testing a generator it is found to require adjusting, where would
you adjust it?.
Option A. In the cockpit on the flight engineers panel.
Option B. On the GCU.
Option C. By means of a remote trimmer.
Correct Answer is. By means of a remote trimmer.
Explanation. Adjusted with a remote trimmer.
Question Number. 52. Control of hydraulically powered emergency electrical generator
frequency is.
Option A. by CSU.
Option B. by angle of swash plate.
Option C. by IDG.
Correct Answer is. by angle of swash plate.
Explanation. Control of an HPG is via a swashplate.
Question Number. 53. When a ni-cad battery is fully charged.
Option A. the electrolyte level is higher level than normal.
Option B. the electrolyte level is lower than normal.
Option C. the electrolyte level stays the same.
Correct Answer is. the electrolyte level is higher level than normal.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Airframe Textbook 7-32.
Question Number. 54. Electrical load on aircraft is controlled by.
Option A. a BPCU.
Option B. an IRS.
Option C. a GCU.
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.'.
Question Number. 55. A 4:1 step-up transformer receives 120VAC in its primary and has
1600 Ohms resistance in its secondary. What is the current drawn from the source?.
Option A. 1.2 A.
Option B. 0.3 A.
Option C. 3 A.
Correct Answer is. 1.2 A.
Explanation. Find current in secondary I = V/R = 480/1600 = 3/10A. Next find current in
Primary = 4 x 3/10 = 12/10 = 1.2A.
Question Number. 56. After engine start using a Ni-Cad battery, the pilot observes on the
battery charger indicator, an initial high current draw followed by a rapid decrease in current.
Option A. there is a problem with the charging circuit and he must shut-down the engines.
Option B. the battery is faulty.
Option C. no cause for concern.
Correct Answer is. no cause for concern.
Explanation. This is normal.
Question Number. 57. Topping up a Ni-Cad battery in situ.
Option A. is not allowed.
Option B. is only allowed in the shop.
Option C. is permitted.
Correct Answer is. is not allowed.
Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1-3 Para 6.4.
Question Number. 58. In a lead-acid battery after numerous checks, one cell has low reading.
Option A. It needs topping up.
Option B. It must be replaced.
Option C. It is defective.
Correct Answer is. It must be replaced.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 59. A short range passenger aircraft has complete electrical failure. What
time duration would the battery be expected to power essential equipment?.
Option A. 30 minutes.
Option B. Forever.
Option C. 60 minutes.
Correct Answer is. 30 minutes.
Explanation. AWN 81 para 3.1.2 - now transferred to CAP 747 GR no 4.
Question Number. 60. An external power plug has two short pins. These are used for.
Option A. ground handling bus.
Option B. the interlock circuit.
Option C. a guide for correct alignment of the plug in the socket.
Correct Answer is. the interlock circuit.
Explanation. Aircraft Instruments and Integrated Systems, Pallett Page 290.
Question Number. 61. The purpose of a synchronising bus bar is.
Option A. to allow monitoring and trimming from the flight deck.
Option B. to enable two propeller systems to be synchronised.
Option C. to monitor total current load.
Correct Answer is. to allow monitoring and trimming from the flight deck.
Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems Pallett Page 51 and 52.
Question Number. 62. To confirm the state of charge of a ni-cad battery.
Option A. measure the discharge time.
Option B. subject the battery to load, check voltage and check the SG of each cell.
Option C. subject the battery to load and check the voltage.
Correct Answer is. measure the discharge time.
Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1-3 4.5.6 and 4.7.
Question Number. 63. Circulating currents are associated with.
Option A. AC and DC generators in parallel.
Option B. AC generators in parallel.
Option C. DC generators in parallel.
Correct Answer is. AC generators in parallel.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 64. Generator brush bedding.
Option A. should only be done if 50% of the width and 80% of the length is already being
done.
Option B. should not be done on the aircraft.
Option C. can be done on the aircraft.
Correct Answer is. can be done on the aircraft.
Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1-4 4.3.6 (Does not say that it cannot be done on the aircraft - but
would be difficult).
Question Number. 65. What is the amperage at point '' to the nearest amp?.

Option A. 100 Amps.

Option B. 101 Amps.
Option C. 102 Amps.
Correct Answer is. 101 Amps.
Explanation. 100 volts accross far right load, therefore 100 volts also accross 100ohm load
(parallel circuit theory) I = V/R = 100/100 = 1A through 100 ohm load. (Ohms Law) Total
current at '' is 100 + 1 = 101 Amps. (Kirkchoff's Law).

Question Number. 66. Pitot tubes are heated by.

Option A. DC.
Option B. AC.
Option C. AC or DC.
Correct Answer is. AC or DC.
Explanation. Aircraft Instruments and Integrated Systems, Pallett 3rd edition Page 32.

Question Number. 67. Paralleling is used for.

Option A. AC and DC electrical generators.
Option B. DC electrical generators only.
Option C. AC electrical generators only.
Correct Answer is. AC and DC electrical generators.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 68. Battery charging procedures can be found in ATA.
Option A. Chapter 24 Section 21.
Option B. Chapter 24 Section 31.
Option C. Chapter 31 Section 21.
Correct Answer is. Chapter 24 Section 31.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 69. In a carbon pile regulator, the resistive element is.
Option A. in series with the field and changes resistance with surface area contact.
Option B. in parallel with the field and changes resistance with changing length.
Option C. in series with the field and changes resistance with changing length.
Correct Answer is. in series with the field and changes resistance with surface area contact.
Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1-2 3.1.

Question Number. 70. Maximum battery temperature on charging before protection circuit
starts is.
Option A. 144 degrees C.
Option B. 144 degrees F.
Option C. 71 degrees F.
Correct Answer is. 144 degrees F.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 71. If an aircraft has no battery charger, the battery is charged by. Option
A. constant current until a predetermined limit when it automatically switches to constant
voltage.
Option B. constant current.
Option C. constant voltage.
Correct Answer is. constant voltage.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 72. The output of a carbon pile regulator with no variation of loading is.
Option A. stationary.
Option B. pulse width modulating.
Option C. fluctuating.
Correct Answer is. stationary.
Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1-2 3.1.1.

Question Number. 73. In a transistor voltage regulator, the voltage output is controlled by.
Option A. zeners and transistors.
Option B. diodes and transformers.
Option C. transformers and transistors.
Correct Answer is. zeners and transistors.
Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1-2 3.3.1.

Question Number. 74. A paralleled relay for a DC system is energised and connected by.
Option A. voltage coil.
Option B. current coil.
Option C. voltage and current coil.
Correct Answer is. voltage and current coil.
Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems Page 16, 17, 18.

Question Number. 75. Increasing the real load primarily.

Option A. increases output voltage and increases frequency.
Option B. decreases output voltage.
Option C. decreases frequency.
Correct Answer is. decreases frequency.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 76. Inductive reactive load causes.

Option A. no effect on torque but produces extra heat dissipated.
Option B. increase in torque only.
Option C. increase in torque and increase in heat dissipated.
Correct Answer is. no effect on torque but produces extra heat dissipated.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 77. The power factor of an AC generator identifies the proportion of.
Option A. apparent power from the generator that does work.
Option B. real power from the generator that does work.
Option C. reactive power from the generator that does work.
Correct Answer is. real power from the generator that does work.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 78. Differential protection in an AC system protects against.

Option A. line-line, line-line-line, line-earth faults.
Option B. short circuits.
Option C. a reverse current flowing from the battery.
Correct Answer is. short circuits.
Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems. Pallett Page 121.

Question Number. 79. When resetting the CSD on the ground, the engine should be.
Option A. rotating at Nsync.
Option B. rotating at idle.
Option C. stationary.
Correct Answer is. stationary.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 80. One of the main purposes of a CSD is to.
Option A. prevent engine overload.
Option B. enable generators to be paralleled.
Option C. maintain constant load on the generator.
Correct Answer is. enable generators to be paralleled.
Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems Page 37.

Question Number. 81. In an undervolt condition in an AC generator system, the most likely
consequence is.
Option A. activation of the time delay circuit.
Option B. energise the bus tie relay.
Option C. deactivation of the field regulatory TRs.
Correct Answer is. activation of the time delay circuit.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 82. If voltage and frequency of the generator drop to zero in flight, it
would be an indication that the.
Option A. bus tie interlock is inoperative.
Option B. CSD driveshaft had sheared.
Option C. phase sequence detection circuit has operated.
Correct Answer is. CSD driveshaft had sheared.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 83. Assuming all systems are operating normally, as aircraft electrical load
increases, generator output voltage will.
Option A. increases and amperage output increases.
Option B. remain constant and amperage output increases.
Option C. decrease and amperage output increases.
Correct Answer is. remain constant and amperage output increases.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 84. When installing multiple batteries on aircraft, they are connected in.
Option A. series.
Option B. either parallel or series and switched between as an option.
Option C. parallel.
Correct Answer is. either parallel or series and switched between as an option.
Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems. Pallett Page 23/26/27.

Question Number. 85. What is the small pin on the DC ground power connector?.
Option A. Positive to external power relay.
Option B. Positive to battery relay.
Option C. Ground or earth.
Correct Answer is. Positive to external power relay.
Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems. Pallett Page 70.

Question Number. 86. How is RAT driven?.

Option A. Airstream.
Option B. Compressor.
Option C. Fan.
Correct Answer is. Airstream.
Explanation. Ram Air Turbine.

Question Number. 87. How is an aircraft battery rated?.

Option A. Ampere hours.
Option B. Joules.
Option C. Watts.
Correct Answer is. Ampere hours.
Explanation. Aircrfat Electrical Systems Pallett Page 21.

Question Number. 88. A reduction in field strength of a DC shunt motor driving a constant
load will result in.
Option A. reduced torque and increased speed.
Option B. increased torque and speed.
Option C. increased torque and reduced speed.
Correct Answer is. increased torque and speed.
Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems Pallett Page 138 (reduces Back EMF).

Question Number. 89. What are the 2 short prongs on an AC plug for?.
Option A. Using AC current to pull on interlock circuit.
Option B. To prevent arcing during plug connection / disconnection.
Option C. To help plug location/fit.
Correct Answer is. To prevent arcing during plug connection / disconnection.
Explanation. The short prongs are for DC only. Aircraft Electrical System, Pallett pg 72.

Question Number. 90. A vibration contact voltage regulator consists of a shunt winding and
a.
Option A. current regulation coil in series.
Option B. voltage regulating coil in series.
Option C. voltage regulating coil in parallel.
Correct Answer is. current regulation coil in series.
Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems. Pallett Page 11.
Question Number. 91. What is the purpose of diode in a power GCR?.
Option A. To allow flow in the event of failure of the relay.
Option B. To speed up the operation.
Option C. To prevent back-flow of current in the EMF coil.
Correct Answer is. To prevent back-flow of current in the EMF coil.
Explanation. The diode is to prevent the high current flow in the coil due to induction as the
relay switches off.

Question Number. 92. Eddy currents are.

Option A. circulating currents.
Option B. caused by heating effect of the coil.
Option C. caused by resistance of the coil.
Correct Answer is. circulating currents.
Explanation. NIL. http://www.google.com/search?q=define:Eddy+Currents

Question Number. 93. The small pins in the power connector plug are.
Option A. negative.
Option B. neutral.
Option C. positive.
Correct Answer is. positive.
Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems Pallett Page 70.

Question Number. 94. When an overvolt is present on an AC generator system, the tripping
circuit.
Option A. trips after a time delay inversely proportional to overvolt amplitude.
Option B. trips after a time delay.
Option C. trips at a set level.
Correct Answer is. trips after a time delay inversely proportional to overvolt amplitude.
Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems Pallett Page 119/120.

Question Number. 95. In an AC distribution system, the purpose of the synchronising bus-bar
is to.
Option A. provide a means of monitoring the load.
Option B. provide interconnection between the generator load busbars.
Option C. supply essential services.
Correct Answer is. provide interconnection between the generator load busbars.
Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems Pallett Page 81.

Question Number. 96. Vibrating contact voltage regulator sensing coil is.
Option A. across the generator output.
Option B. in series with the field windings.
Option C. in parallel with the field windings.
Correct Answer is. in parallel with the field windings.
Explanation. EEL/1-2 Page 5, Aircraft Electrical Systems Page 11.

Question Number. 97. A current transformer connected across the neutral of a 3 phase
generator is for.
Option A. load monitoring.
Option B. phase sequence monitoring.
Option C. differential protection.
Correct Answer is. differential protection.
Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems Pallett Page 121.

Question Number. 98. Zener diodes are for.

Option A. voltage stabilisation.
Option B. voltage regulation.
Option C. rectification.
Correct Answer is. voltage regulation.
Explanation. An old Module 4 question. Although Zener diodes can be used (back-to-back) to
protect equipment from voltage spikes (voltage stabilisation) they are more commonly associated
with voltage regulation.

Question Number. 99. AC generator output indications are measured in.

Option A. KVA & KW.
Option B. KW & KVAR.
Option C. KW.
Correct Answer is. KVA & KW.
Explanation. An AC generator is rated in KVA and KW (or KVA and power factor, from which
KW can be calculated). However, a DC generator is rated in KW only.

Question Number. 100. Load shedding allows.

Option A. less current to the busbar.
Option B. more current to the busbar.
Option C. more voltage to the busbar.
Correct Answer is. less current to the busbar.
Explanation. Load shedding is carried out to reduce current (voltage is constant).

Question Number. 101. How may the output of a transistorised voltage regulator be
described?.
Option A. Variable AC.
Option B. Pulse width modulated DC.
Option C. Slightly variable DC.
Correct Answer is. Pulse width modulated DC.
Explanation. A voltage regulator has two outputs, one to the generator field (pulse width
modulated on a transistorised regulator) and one to the busbar (constant voltage but variable
current depending on load). The answer here depends upon which output they are referring.

Question Number. 102. In the event of complete AC generator failure in an AC split bus-bar
generation system, how is power maintained to the essential AC bus-bar?.
Option A. By power fed from a battery supplied static inverter.
Option B. By power fed from a hot battery bus-bar only.
Option C. By power fed from static inverter only.
Correct Answer is. By power fed from a battery supplied static inverter.
Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems Pallett Page 78 Fig. 5.2.

Question Number. 103. Which components within a generator control unit connects the
output of the field power supply to the generator exciter?.
Option A. Generator power pilot relay.
Option B. Generator line contactor.
Option C. Generator control relay.
Correct Answer is. Generator control relay.
Explanation. Not sure of the point of this question. The GCR is the only one which is
(sometimes) 'within' the GCU. (Never heard of a 'generator power pilot relay').

Question Number. 104. In what units are static inverters rated?.

Option A. kVA.
Option B. kVAR.
Option C. kW.
Correct Answer is. kVA.
Explanation. VA or KVA, just like an AC generator.

Question Number. 105. In a generator system, a stability winding is used.

Option A. in series with the field to prevent oscillations.
Option B. to control output current.
Option C. to prevent voltage overshoot.
Correct Answer is. to prevent voltage overshoot.
Explanation. EEL/1-2 3.4.5 (d).

Question Number. 106. On engine shutdown, what prevents GCR being tripped?.
Option A. Under-volt.
Option B. Under-frequency.
Option C. Under-current.
Correct Answer is. Under-frequency.
Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems Pallett page 120.

Question Number. 107. How is real and reactive load sharing achieved in an AC parallel
generator system?.
Option A. Real load by control of the constant speed drives, reactive load by adjustment of
generator fields.
Option B. Real and reactive loads by control of the constant speed drives only. Output voltage
is controlled by adjustment of generator fields.
Option C. Real load by control of generator fields, Reactive loads by adjustment of the
constant speed drives.
Correct Answer is. Real load by control of the constant speed drives, reactive load by
adjustment of generator fields.
Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems Pallett page 48 and 49.

Question Number. 108. Other than when there is a fault in an aircraft battery or its charging
system, when is the charger switched off automatically?.
Option A. When the battery is used for excessively high discharge currents such as in starting.
Option B. When the alternators are fully loaded.
Option C. When there is a failure of one alternator in a split-bus bar system.
Correct Answer is. When the battery is used for excessively high discharge currents such as in
starting.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 109. The trimmer resister in a carbon pile volts regulator is.
Option A. in series with the generator field.
Option B. in series with the generator volts coil.
Option C. in parallel with the generator volts coil.
Correct Answer is. in series with the generator volts coil.
Explanation. EEL/1-2 Fig 1.

Question Number. 110. When a field relay trips the generator off-line, it can be reset.
Option A. after the fault has been cleared.
Option B. by cycling the generator switch.
Option C. on the ground only.
Correct Answer is. on the ground only.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 111. In a paralleled AC generator system both A phases must be in

synchronisation and.
Option A. CBA must equal ABC.
Option B. phase rotation does not matter.
Option C. CBA must equal CBA.
Correct Answer is. CBA must equal CBA.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 112. When loads are shed from a busbar automatically.
Option A. bus bar current decreases.
Option B. bus bar current rises.
Option C. bus bar voltage rises.
Correct Answer is. bus bar current decreases.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 113. What controls output from the generator?.

Option A. BPCU.
Option B. GCU.
Option C. ELCU.
Correct Answer is. GCU.
Explanation. Aircraft Electricity and Electronics, Eismin, has full descriptions of all 3 units.

Question Number. 114. Specific Gravity in a lead acid battery should give an indication of.
Option A. charge.
Option B. electrolyte temperature.
Option C. electrolyte level.
Correct Answer is. charge.
Explanation. Nil.

Question Number. 115. During normal engine shut-down, the generator.

Option A. breaker and control relay are both tripped.
Option B. breaker is tripped only.
Option C. control relay is tripped only.
Correct Answer is. breaker is tripped only.
Explanation. B757 Maintenance Training Manual.

Question Number. 116. The generator warning light will come on when.
Option A. voltage is too high.
Option B. voltage is above battery voltage.
Option C. voltage is below battery voltage.
Correct Answer is. voltage is below battery voltage.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 117. When replacing a current transformer.

Option A. it can be fitted any way round.
Option B. voltage/current selection must be made prior to fitting.
Option C. it can only be fitted one way round.
Correct Answer is. it can only be fitted one way round.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 118. The economy coil on a relay.

Option A. reduces current required to hold closed.
Option B. makes it cheaper to make.
Option C. reduces current required to close.
Correct Answer is. reduces current required to hold closed.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 119. What is the function of the generator control relay?.
Option A. Bring the generator on-line.
Option B. Connect the generator to the busbar.
Option C. Control output voltage.
Correct Answer is. Bring the generator on-line.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 120. The current consumed by a DC starter motor will.

Option A. remain constant.
Option B. increase as the engine speed increases.
Option C. decrease as the engine speed increases.
Correct Answer is. decrease as the engine speed increases.
Explanation. Decreases due to the back EMF as engine speed increases.

Question Number. 121. A neutralising agent for sulphuric acid is.

Option A. borax powder.
Option B. citric acid.
Option C. sodium bicarbonate.
Correct Answer is. sodium bicarbonate.
Explanation. Jeppesen A & P Technician Airframe Textbook p 7-30 refers.

Question Number. 122. In a split bus power distribution system.

Option A. each generator supplies its own bus and distribution system in normal operation.
Option B. generators are paralleled on connection to the tie bus.
Option C. power is split between 115V AC and 28V DC.
Correct Answer is. each generator supplies its own bus and distribution system in normal
operation.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 123. Flashing a generator field.

Option A. decreases resistance.
Option B. restores magnetism.
Option C. increases resistance.
Correct Answer is. restores magnetism.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 124. When checking SG of electrolyte of lead acid battery, what should be
taken into account?.
Option A. Electrolyte temperature.
Option B. Battery charge.
Option C. Ambient temperature.
Correct Answer is. Electrolyte temperature.
Explanation. EEL/1-1 4.3.4.

Question Number. 125. How do you check condition of Ni-Cad battery in situ?.
Option A. By voltmeter connected to the battery terminal.
Option B. By voltmeter in the cockpit when battery is off load.
Option C. By voltmeter in the cockpit, when battery is on load.
Correct Answer is. By voltmeter in the cockpit, when battery is on load.
Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems, Pallett Page 23.

Question Number. 126. The reactive load circuit in a multi-engined AC generator system.
Option A. modifies generator field excitation current.
Option B. modifies generator drive speed.
Option C. modifies generator field excitation voltage.
Correct Answer is. modifies generator field excitation current.
Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems, Pallett Page 49.

Question Number. 127. A vibrating type voltage regulator uses a volts coil.
Option A. in series with the generator output.
Option B. in series with the current coil.
Option C. in parallel with the generator output.
Correct Answer is. in parallel with the generator output.
Explanation. EEL/1-2 3.2.1.

Question Number. 128. The purpose of the economy contacts in a relay is to.
Option A. prevent contact pitting and burning.
Option B. reduce the current required to hold the contacts closed.
Option C. close the auxiliary contacts before the main contacts.
Correct Answer is. reduce the current required to hold the contacts closed.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 129. A vibrating contact voltage regulator has.

Option A. a resistor in series with the points.
Option B. a volts coil in parallel with the points.
Option C. a resister in parallel with the points.
Correct Answer is. a resister in parallel with the points.
Explanation. EEL/1-2 Figure 3.
Question Number. 130. Brush bedding-in on a starter generator can be carried out.
Option A. when 80 percent of the brush area has been previously bedded in, on the bench.
Option B. only off the aircraft.
Option C. during flight.
Correct Answer is. only off the aircraft.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 131. What would be the cause of a low electrolyte level in a nicad
battery?.
Option A. Evaporation.
Option B. Over charging current.
Option C. Undercharging current.
Correct Answer is. Over charging current.
Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1.3 Page 3 Para 3.4.1.

Question Number. 132. An AC generator connected to a CSD requires.

Option A. a separate voltage regulator.
Option B. no voltage regulator as the CSD will control generator frequency.
Option C. no voltage regulator as the CSD will control the voltage.
Correct Answer is. a separate voltage regulator.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 133. If electrolyte from a lead-acid battery is spilled in the battery
compartment, which procedure should be followed?.
Option A. Apply sodium bicarbonate solution to the affected are followed by a water rinse.
Option B. Apply boric acid solution to the affected area followed by a water rinse.
Option C. Rinse the affected area thoroughly with clean water.
Correct Answer is. Apply sodium bicarbonate solution to the affected are followed by a water
rinse.
Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1-1 4.1.4.

Question Number. 134. Which statement regarding the hydrometer reading of a lead-acid
storage battery electrolyte is true?.
Option A. A specific gravity correction should be subtracted from the hydrometer reading if the
electrolyte temperature is above 20°C.
Option B. The hydrometer reading will give a true indication of the capacity of the battery
regardless of the electrolyte temperature.
Option C. The hydrometer reading does not require a temperature correction if the electrolyte
temperature is 60°F.
Correct Answer is. The hydrometer reading does not require a temperature correction if the
electrolyte temperature is 60°F.
Explanation. CAIPS EEL/1-1 4.3.4 (American Text such as Jeppesen AandP Technician
Airframe Textbook Page 7-27 specify 80°F as the standard, but CAIPs specifies 60°F as standard
- take your pick).
Question Number. 135. An increase in the speed of a DC generator will cause the voltage to
rise with the following resultant action in the voltage regulator:-.
Option A. The volts coil to exert more pull thus increasing the current in the generator field.
Option B. The volts coil to increase its magnetic field thus decreasing the field excitation.
Option C. The volts coil to exert less pull thus increasing the resistance of the carbon pile.
Correct Answer is. The volts coil to increase its magnetic field thus decreasing the field
excitation.
Explanation. EEL/1-2 3.1.1.

Question Number. 136. The equalizing coils on voltage regulators will.

Option A. be connected to each other when the generators are paralleled.
Option B. have current passing through them only when the generators are not paralleled.
Option C. have current passing through them from the higher loaded generator to the lower.
Correct Answer is. have current passing through them from the higher loaded generator to the
lower.
Explanation. Aircraft Electricity and Electronics Thomas Eismin 5th Edition page 200.

Question Number. 137. A fully charged lead-acid battery will not freeze until extremely low
temperatures are reached because.
Option A. the acid is in the plates, thereby increasing the specific gravity of the solution.
Option B. increased internal resistance generates sufficient heat to prevent freezing.
Option C. most of the acid is in the solution.
Correct Answer is. most of the acid is in the solution.
Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1-1 4.6.2.

Question Number. 138. What determines the amount of current which will flow through a
battery while it is being charged by a constant voltage source?.
Option A. The total plate area of the battery.
Option B. The state-of-charge of the battery.
Option C. The ampere-hour capacity of the battery.
Correct Answer is. The state-of-charge of the battery.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 139. The method used to rapidly charge a nickel-cadmium battery utilizes.
Option A. constant current and varying voltage.
Option B. constant voltage and varying current.
Option C. constant current and constant voltage.
Correct Answer is. constant voltage and varying current.
Explanation. Aircraft Electricity and Electronics Eismin Page 52. CAIPs EEL/1-3 4.5.1.
Question Number. 140. The presence of small amounts of potassium carbonate deposits on
the top of nickel-cadmium battery cells that have been in service for time is an indication of.
Option A. normal operation.
Option B. excessive gassing.
Option C. excessive plate sulphation.
Correct Answer is. excessive gassing.
Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems Page 23 and Aircraft Electricity and Electronics
Eismin Page 50 but see also CAIPs EEL/1-3 4.2 (h).

Question Number. 141. The servicing and charging of nickel-cadmium and lead-acid
batteries together in the same service area is likely to result in.
Option A. contamination of both types of batteries.
Option B. increased explosion and/or fire hazard.
Option C. normal battery service life.
Correct Answer is. contamination of both types of batteries.
Explanation. CAIPs EEL/2-1 Page 1 Para 2.11.

Question Number. 142. If the current drawn from No.1 generator of a twin generator DC
system is less than that drawn from No.2 generator, the current in the No.2 generator equalizing
coil will flow.
Option A. in the same direction as the current flow in the voltage coil, reducing the output of
No.2 generator.
Option B. in the same direction as the current flow in the voltage coil, increasing the output of
No.2 generator.
Option C. in the opposite direction to the current flow in the voltage coil, reducing the output
of No.2 generator.
Correct Answer is. in the same direction as the current flow in the voltage coil, reducing the
output of No.2 generator.
Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1-3 4.2 (h).

Question Number. 143. On a C.S. driven generator, operation of the Disconnect Solenoid will
disconnect the generator drive and.
Option A. it will automatically reset itself when the fault is rectified.
Option B. it can only be reset when all loads are switched off.
Option C. resetting can only be carried out on the ground.
Correct Answer is. resetting can only be carried out on the ground.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 144. In a constant frequency AC system, real load sharing is achieved by
regulating the.
Option A. generator drive torque.
Option B. generator speed.
Option C. voltage regulator.
Correct Answer is. generator drive torque.
Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems, Pallett Page 48-49.

Question Number. 145. A constant speed drive unit has a warning light indication.
Option A. for low speed.
Option B. for low oil pressure.
Option C. for when it is disconnected from the generator.
Correct Answer is. for low oil pressure.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 146. The electrolyte of a nickel-cadmium battery is the lowest when the
battery is.
Option A. being charged.
Option B. under load condition.
Option C. in a discharged condition.
Correct Answer is. in a discharged condition.
Explanation. EEL/1-3 3.4.2.

Question Number. 147. Nickel-cadmium batteries which are stored for a long period of time
will show a low fluid level because the.
Option A. fluid evaporates through vents.
Option B. electrolyte becomes absorbed in the plates.
Option C. fluid level was not periodically replenished.
Correct Answer is. electrolyte becomes absorbed in the plates.
Explanation. Jeppesen AandP Technician Airframe Textbook page 7-32 and 7-33. a) could also
be correct.

Question Number. 148. The purpose of 'field flashing' is to.

Option A. test the insulation resistance of a field winding with a 1000V supply.
Option B. measure the residual magnetism in a field winding 24 hours after the field supply is
removed.
Option C. change the polarity of residual magnetism in a field winding.
Correct Answer is. change the polarity of residual magnetism in a field winding.
Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems, Pallett Page 4.
Question Number. 149. The purpose of an inverter is to convert.
Option A. DC to AC.
Option B. AC to DC.
Option C. AC to a higher frequency AC.
Correct Answer is. DC to AC.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 150. How can the state-of-charge of a nickel-cadmium battery be

determined?.
Option A. By the level of the electrolyte.
Option B. By measuring the specific gravity of the electrolyte.
Option C. By measuring discharge.
Correct Answer is. By measuring discharge.
Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1-3 4.5.6.

Question Number. 151. What may result if water is added to a nickel-cadmium battery when
it is not fully charged?.
Option A. Excessive spewing will occur during the charging cycle.
Option B. The cell temperature will run too low for proper output.
Option C. No adverse results since water may be added anytime.
Correct Answer is. Excessive spewing will occur during the charging cycle.
Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1-3 4.3.

Question Number. 152. In nickel-cadmium batteries, a rise in cell temperature.

Option A. causes an increase in internal resistance.
Option B. increases cell voltage.
Option C. causes a decrease in internal resistance.
Correct Answer is. causes a decrease in internal resistance.
Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1-3 4.5.8 (a).

Question Number. 153. When a charging current is applied to a nickel-cadmium battery, the
cells emit gas only.
Option A. toward the end of the charging cycle.
Option B. when the electrolyte level is low.
Option C. if they are defective.
Correct Answer is. toward the end of the charging cycle.
Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1-3 4.5.5.
Question Number. 154. The equalising coil in the carbon pile regulator.
Option A. modifies the effect of the voltage sensing coil.
Option B. becomes inoperative when the undervolt relay energises.
Option C. is connected in series with the carbon pile.
Correct Answer is. modifies the effect of the voltage sensing coil.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 155. In a constant frequency AC system, reactive load sharing is achieved
by regulating the.
Option A. generator speed.
Option B. generator drive torque.
Option C. voltage regulator.
Correct Answer is. voltage regulator.
Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems Page 48.

Question Number. 156. Under-frequency in an AC supply would cause.

Option A. overheating of inductive devices.
Option B. overvoltage of capacitive devices.
Option C. overspeeding of AC motors.
Correct Answer is. overheating of inductive devices.
Explanation. Inductive devices will pass more current if it is lower frequency.

Question Number. 157. The electrolyte in a lead-acid battery contains.

Option A. nitric acid.
Option B. sulphuric acid.
Option C. hydrochloric acid.
Correct Answer is. sulphuric acid.
Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1-1 4.1.4.

Question Number. 158. In the procedure to be followed after spillage of battery acid,
neutralizing may be carried out.
Option A. by applying a coating of petroleum jelly.
Option B. with a dilute solution of sodium bicarbonate.
Option C. by washing with distilled water.
Correct Answer is. with a dilute solution of sodium bicarbonate.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 159. Frequency (Hz) is the number of cycles per.

Option A. revolution.
Option B. second.
Option C. minute.
Correct Answer is. second.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 160. The three voltages of a three phase generator are.
Option A. 90 degrees apart.
Option B. 120 degrees apart.
Option C. 180 degrees apart.
Correct Answer is. 120 degrees apart.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 161. To restore the level of electrolyte which has been lost due to normal
gassing during battery charging.
Option A. sulphuric acid must be added.
Option B. electrolyte of the same specific gravity as that contained in the battery must be
added.
Option C. distilled water must be added.
Correct Answer is. distilled water must be added.
Explanation. CAIPS EEL/1-1 4.6.1.

Question Number. 162. A 12 volt lead-acid battery.

Option A. has 24 cells.
Option B. has 6 cells.
Option C. has 12 cells.
Correct Answer is. has 6 cells.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 163. The active component of an A.C. circuit is 4 amps and the reactive is
3 amps. Ammeter reading will be.
Option A. 3.4 amps.
Option B. 7 amps.
Option C. 5 amps.
Correct Answer is. 5 amps.
Explanation. Total current is the vector sum of active (real) and reactive currents. 3, 4, 5
triangle in this case.

Question Number. 164. In a delta connected generator.

Option A. line volts equals 1.73 phase volts.
Option B. phase volts equals 1.73 line volts.
Option C. line volts equals phase volts.
Correct Answer is. line volts equals phase volts.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 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.
Option A. speed at which the armature rotates.
Option B. number of conductors in the armature.
Option C. strength of the magnetic field.
Correct Answer is. strength of the magnetic field.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 166. As the generator load is increased (within its rated capacity), the
voltage will.
Option A. remain constant and the amperage output will decrease.
Option B. remain constant and the amperage output will increase.
Option C. decrease and the amperage output will increase.
Correct Answer is. decrease and the amperage output will increase.
Explanation. Assuming no voltage regulator is considered, otherwise b is the answer.

Question Number. 167. When checking the specific gravity of the electrolyte in a battery.
Option A. one cell only need be checked as the remainder will read the same.
Option B. each cell should be checked as the readings may differ.
Option C. only the end cells need be checked as they contain the terminals.
Correct Answer is. each cell should be checked as the readings may differ.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 168. A lead-acid battery is considered to be fully charged when the.
Option A. S.G. and voltage remain constant for specified period.
Option B. cells begin to gas freely.
Option C. S.G. reaches 1.180.
Correct Answer is. S.G. and voltage remain constant for specified period.
Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1-1 4.7.

Question Number. 169. Which aircraft circuit would be most likely to use frequency wild
200V AC?.
Option A. Hydraulic pump.
Option B. Standby compass.
Option C. Windscreen heating.
Correct Answer is. Windscreen heating.
Explanation. Any heating or lighting circuit can be frequency wild.

Question Number. 170. To prevent corrosion at the terminals of a lead-acid battery.

Option A. petroleum jelly may be applied to the connections.
Option B. the connectors may be painted.
Option C. copper connectors are used.
Correct Answer is. petroleum jelly may be applied to the connections.
Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1-1 4.2 (vi).

Question Number. 171. Before taking S.G. readings of a lead-acid battery recently removed
from an aircraft.
Option A. the electrolyte temperature must be noted.
Option B. a period of 1 hour should have elapsed to allow the S.G. to stabilize.
Option C. the battery must be charged at the 10 hour rate for one hour.
Correct Answer is. the electrolyte temperature must be noted.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 172. The output of a DC generator is controlled by varying the.

Option A. armature current.
Option B. engine speed.
Option C. field current.
Correct Answer is. field current.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 173. A generator rated at 30 kVA power factor 0.8 has a maximum
continuous power output of.
Option A. 37.5 kW.
Option B. 30 kW.
Option C. 24 kW.
Correct Answer is. 24 kW.
Explanation. PF = TP/AP 0.8 = TP/30 TP = 24.

Question Number. 174. The specific gravity of the electrolyte in a lead-acid battery.
Option A. remains constant with changes in the state of charge but is a useful guide to the
amount of acid contained in the electrolyte.
Option B. remains substantially constant regardless of the state of charge and is not therefore a
guide to the state of charge.
Option C. changes with the state of charge and is therefore a measure of the state of charge.
Correct Answer is. changes with the state of charge and is therefore a measure of the state of
charge.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 175. A battery which is assumed to be 100% efficient and to have a
capacity of 60 ampere-hours at the 10 hour rate will deliver.
Option A. 6 amps for 10 hours.
Option B. 60 amps for 10 hours or 6 amps for 10 hours depending upon the rate of demand.
Option C. 60 amps for 10 hours.
Correct Answer is. 6 amps for 10 hours.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 176. Two 12V 25 ampere batteries connected in series will produce.
Option A. 12V with 25 ampere hour capacity.
Option B. 24V with 25 ampere hour capacity.
Option C. 12V with 50 ampere hour capacity.
Correct Answer is. 24V with 25 ampere hour capacity.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 177. As an installed battery becomes fully charged by the aircraft
generator.
Option A. the battery voltage nears its nominal level so the charging current decreases.
Option B. the battery contactor isolates the battery from the generator.
Option C. the generator voltage decreases to supply the steadily decreasing current.
Correct Answer is. the battery voltage nears its nominal level so the charging current decreases.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 178. On a DC shunt generator without a voltage regulator, if the load
increases the generator output voltage will.
Option A. increase.
Option B. remain constant.
Option C. decrease.
Correct Answer is. decrease.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 179. For battery charging, the electrical supply connected to the battery
must be.
Option A. AC at 50 c.p.s.
Option B. AC at 400 c.p.s.
Option C. DC.
Correct Answer is. DC.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 180. When using A.C. power on the bus bar you require 28V D.C. for
battery charging.
Option A. an A.C. inverter would be required.
Option B. an A.C. transformer and rectifier would be required.
Option C. a D.C. transformer and rectifier would be required.
Correct Answer is. an A.C. transformer and rectifier would be required.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 181. Two similar 12V batteries connected in parallel will produce.
Option A. 24V e.m.f. with the same capacity as each battery.
Option B. 12V e.m.f. with twice the capacity of each battery.
Option C. 24V e.m.f. with twice the capacity of each battery.
Correct Answer is. 12V e.m.f. with twice the capacity of each battery.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 182. If a nicad battery overheats, it is an indication of.

Option A. the generator voltage regulator setting is too low.
Option B. the generator is not connected to the bus bar.
Option C. thermal runaway.
Correct Answer is. thermal runaway.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 183. When checking a nicad battery in situ for serviceability.
Option A. a load is applied to the battery and the voltmeter reading noted.
Option B. a hydrometer must be used.
Option C. the electrical circuits must be isolated before installing shorting strips.
Correct Answer is. a load is applied to the battery and the voltmeter reading noted.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 184. The output from an AC generator is taken from.

Option A. slip rings.
Option B. slip rings via commutator.
Option C. connections on the stator.
Correct Answer is. connections on the stator.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 185. Load sharing on a DC generation system is achieved by.

Option A. circulating currents affecting the carbon pile for voltage trimming.
Option B. the load differences causing torque signals to vary the engine speed.
Option C. tachogenerators varying the generators outputs as the engine speed varies.
Correct Answer is. circulating currents affecting the carbon pile for voltage trimming.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 186. If a nickel cadmium aircraft battery is not required for immediate
service, it should be stored.
Option A. in the fully discharged condition.
Option B. in a totally dry condition.
Option C. in the fully charged condition.
Correct Answer is. in the fully discharged condition.
Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1-3 8.

Question Number. 187. The correct way to determine the state of charge of a nickel-cadmium
battery is.
Option A. by checking the specific gravity of each cell.
Option B. by checking the voltage of each cell under load.
Option C. by a complete discharge and a measured recharge.
Correct Answer is. by a complete discharge and a measured recharge.
Explanation. EEL/1-3 4.5.6.

Question Number. 188. A DC generator will be connected to the busbar after the RCCO
contacts close due to.
Option A. increasing battery voltage.
Option B. increasing generator voltage.
Option C. a differential voltage of 0.5V battery voltage higher than generator.
Correct Answer is. increasing generator voltage.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 189. Spillage of a lead acid electrolyte is detected by.

Option A. indicating paper that turns red.
Option B. indicating paper that turns blue.
Option C. litmus paper that turns black.
Correct Answer is. indicating paper that turns red.
Explanation. Acid turns litmus paper red.

Question Number. 190. To restore electrolyte after spillage.

Option A. add a mixture of acid and water of the same s.g. as that in the battery.
Option B. add acid only.
Option C. add distilled water only.
Correct Answer is. add a mixture of acid and water of the same s.g. as that in the battery.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 191. When a DC generator fails, the pilot will receive the following
indications:-.
Option A. Rising voltage and current discharge with a red PFWL.
Option B. An audio bell and red PFWL.
Option C. Zero current on the ammeter and a red PFWL.
Correct Answer is. Zero current on the ammeter and a red PFWL.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 192. The purpose of an inverter is to convert.

Option A. DC to AC.
Option B. AC to a higher frequency AC.
Option C. AC to DC.
Correct Answer is. DC to AC.
Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems Pallett Page 66.

Question Number. 193. With a vibrating-contact type voltage regulator the adjustment of
generator voltage is carried out by.
Option A. adjustment of voltage coil resistance.
Option B. alteration of contact spring tension.
Option C. alteration of the field resistance.
Correct Answer is. alteration of contact spring tension.
Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems, Pallett Page 12, and Aircraft Electricity and
Electronics - Eismin Page 199.

Question Number. 194. Battery SG is measured using a.

Option A. hygrometer.
Option B. hypsometer.
Option C. hydrometer.
Correct Answer is. hydrometer.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 195. A battery for use on aircraft must have a capacity of.
Option A. 0.8.
Option B. 0.5.
Option C. 0.9.
Correct Answer is. 0.8.
Explanation. NIL. http://www.energysys.com/defense/documents/aft_manual.pdf

Question Number. 196. When connecting aircraft batteries, the last lead to connect is the.
Option A. negative.
Option B. positive earth.
Option C. positive.
Correct Answer is. negative.
Explanation. Aircraft Electricity and Electronics Eismin Page 43.

Question Number. 197. Polarization in a cell is.

Option A. the fact that hydrogen bubbles form on the -ve plate.
Option B. the fact that as a battery discharges, the -ve plate's potential approaches that of the
+ve plate's.
Option C. the establishing of a potential across the cell.
Correct Answer is. the fact that hydrogen bubbles form on the -ve plate.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 198. Battery capacity is checked by.
Option A. discharging while maintaining the voltage constant by varying a resistor in the
circuit and checking the time to be discharged.
Option B. discharging at a constant current and checking the time taken to reach the discharged
state.
Option C. measuring the terminal voltage whilst on load and multiplying by the current drawn.
Correct Answer is. discharging while maintaining the voltage constant by varying a resistor in
the circuit and checking the time to be discharged.
Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems Page 21.

Question Number. 199. The frequency of an AC generator is dependant on the.

Option A. number of pairs of poles and the speed of the rotor.
Option B. number of conductors and the field strength.
Option C. field strength and the speed of the generator.
Correct Answer is. number of pairs of poles and the speed of the rotor.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 200. To adjust the voltage output of an AC generator, whilst maintaining
constant frequency, it is necessary to.
Option A. alter the reactance of the stator winding circuit.
Option B. alter the field current.
Option C. alter the driving speed.
Correct Answer is. alter the field current.
Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems Page 46.

Question Number. 201. In a paralleled AC generation system load sharing is for.

Option A. reactive load only.
Option B. real load only.
Option C. real and reactive load.
Correct Answer is. real and reactive load.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 202. Single phase components in a 3 phase system may be connected
between.
Option A. phases A and B only.
Option B. the phase and earth only.
Option C. any phase and earth or between any two phases.
Correct Answer is. any phase and earth or between any two phases.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 203. A frequency wild supply would be suitable for.
Option A. instruments and navigation systems.
Option B. deicing loads.
Option C. 3-phase torque motors.
Correct Answer is. deicing loads.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 204. Three 12V, 40Ah accumulators in series would give.
Option A. 36V 120Ah.
Option B. 12V 120Ah.
Option C. 36V 40Ah.
Correct Answer is. 36V 40Ah.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 205. Three 12V, 40Ah accumulators in parallel would give.
Option A. 12V 40Ah.
Option B. 12V 120Ah.
Option C. 36V 120Ah.
Correct Answer is. 12V 120Ah.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 206. An inverter can be an AC generator driven by.

Option A. an AC motor.
Option B. either an AC or DC motor.
Option C. a DC motor.
Correct Answer is. a DC motor.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 207. When mixing electrolyte for lead acid batteries.
Option A. the method of mixing is unimportant.
Option B. add acid to water.
Option C. add water to acid.
Correct Answer is. add acid to water.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 208. The RPM of a 6 pole, 400 Hz alternator is.

Option A. 6000.
Option B. 8000.
Option C. 4000.
Correct Answer is. 8000.
Explanation. 400/3 x 60.
Question Number. 209. The ratio between apparent power and true power is the.
Option A. efficiency.
Option B. power factor.
Option C. power rating.
Correct Answer is. power factor.
Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems Page 3.

Question Number. 210. Apparent power is measured in.

Option A. Volt Amps.
Option B. Kilovolts.
Option C. Watts.
Correct Answer is. Volt Amps.
Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems Page 35.

Question Number. 211. A Ni-Cad battery consists of 19, 1.2 volt cells. What will be the
nominal battery output?.
Option A. 20V.
Option B. 24V.
Option C. 22V.
Correct Answer is. 22V.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 212. The preferred method of battery charging a Ni-Cad battery is
constant.
Option A. speed.
Option B. current.
Option C. voltage.
Correct Answer is. current.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 213. When operating two AC generators unparalleled, the phase of each.
Option A. is unimportant.
Option B. must be in opposition to one another.
Option C. must be synchronized.
Correct Answer is. is unimportant.
Explanation. It says 'UNparalleled'.

Question Number. 214. When the GPU is connected to the aircraft.

Option A. it supplies essential services.
Option B. it is not paralleled with the aircraft generator.
Option C. it is paralleled with the aircraft generator.
Correct Answer is. it is not paralleled with the aircraft generator.
Explanation. Nil.

Question Number. 215. A lead-acid battery with 12 cells connected in series (no-load voltage
= 2.1 volts per cell) furnishes 10 amperes to a load of 2 ohms resistance. The internal resistance
of the battery in this instance is.
Option A. 5.0 ohms.
Option B. 2.52 ohms.
Option C. 0.52 ohms.
Correct Answer is. 0.52 ohms.
Explanation. OCV = 2.1 x 12 = 25.2 CCV = 10 x 2 = 20. Internal voltage drop = 5.2 V. Internal
R=V/I = 5.2/10 = 0.52.

Question Number. 216. The rating of an aircraft alternator is 40 KVA at PF 0.8 lagging.
Option A. The maximum load under all conditions is 40KVA.
Option B. The maximum load under all conditions is 40KW.
Option C. The maximum load permitted is 32KW.
Correct Answer is. The maximum load permitted is 32KW.
Explanation. PF = TP/AP 0.8 = TP/40 AP = 40 x 0.8 = 32 KW.

Question Number. 217. An I.D.G (integrated drive generator).

Option A. does not require a CSDU.
Option B. incorporates the alternator and CSD as one unit.
Option C. has separate CSDU.
Correct Answer is. incorporates the alternator and CSD as one unit.
Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems Page 43.

Question Number. 218. A P.M.G (Permanent Magnet Generator) is a small built in generator
which.
Option A. only rotates after starting.
Option B. only rotates during starting.
Option C. provides initial excitation.
Correct Answer is. provides initial excitation.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 219. To parallel an alternator with another alternator the alternators must
have the same.
Option A. frequency, voltage and phase relationship.
Option B. frequency, RPM and speed.
Option C. frequency, RPM and phase relationship.
Correct Answer is. frequency, voltage and phase relationship.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 220. Speed of an alternator may be controlled by.

Option A. keeping engine rpm constant.
Option B. varying the field current.
Option C. CSDU (constant speed drive unit).
Correct Answer is. CSDU (constant speed drive unit).
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 221. Frequency wild' alternators supply.

Option A. capacitive circuits.
Option B. inductive circuits.
Option C. resistive circuits.
Correct Answer is. resistive circuits.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 222. The real load of an alternator is directly related to.
Option A. output voltage.
Option B. output shaft rpm.
Option C. output shaft torque.
Correct Answer is. output shaft torque.
Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems Page 48.

Question Number. 223. How is initial voltage build-up ensured in a brushless generating
system, before full output is available from the voltage regulator?.
Option A. Excitation form the DC busbars is automatically provided during the start sequence.
Option B. A switch must be operated by the crew to provide excitation form the dc busbar to
bring generator on line.
Option C. Permanent magnets are mounted between the exciter field poles.
Correct Answer is. Permanent magnets are mounted between the exciter field poles.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 224. Insulation resistance of electrical machines is.
Option A. normally lower when the machine is hot.
Option B. not affected by change of temperature of machine.
Option C. normally higher when the machine is hot.
Correct Answer is. normally higher when the machine is hot.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 225. The purpose of a thermistor in a brushless AC generator is to.

Option A. keep the resistance of the rectifiers nearly constant at varying temperatures.
Option B. keep the exciter field resistance nearly constant at varying temperatures.
Option C. compensate for temperature changes in the main AC stator windings.
Correct Answer is. keep the exciter field resistance nearly constant at varying temperatures.
Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems, Pallett Page 45 and diagram.

Question Number. 226. The term 'random paralleling' means the incoming alternator's output
voltage frequency and phase relationship is.
Option A. not the same.
Option B. the outputs are constant.
Option C. the same.
Correct Answer is. not the same.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 227. One lamp is connected across corresponding phases of two
alternators. They will be synchronised when.
Option A. the lamp is maximum brightness.
Option B. the lamp is extinguished.
Option C. the lamp is either at maximum brightness or is extinguished.
Correct Answer is. the lamp is extinguished.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 228. Automatic synchronising means that the incoming alternator's
voltage and frequency.
Option A. can be synchronised using the two lamps provided at the system's panel.
Option B. cannot be checked.
Option C. an be checked at the system's electrical panel by selecting the relevant alternator.
Correct Answer is. an be checked at the system's electrical panel by selecting the relevant
alternator.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 229. The danger of random paralleling is the possibility of.
Option A. crash engagement.
Option B. disconnection of the other alternators.
Option C. ground power disconnection.
Correct Answer is. crash engagement.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 230. What is monitored in a constant speed drive?.

Option A. Hi oil temperature and low oil press.
Option B. Low oil press and CSD speed.
Option C. Low oil temperature and low oil press.
Correct Answer is. Hi oil temperature and low oil press.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 231. The CSD or IDG speed governor setting.
Option A. is adjusted with the engine running.
Option B. is adjusted with the engine stationary.
Option C. is not allowed to be adjusted.
Correct Answer is. is adjusted with the engine stationary.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 232. An external ground power supply can be used for.
Option A. all normal services required by flight and ground crew.
Option B. only the ground handling busbar services.
Option C. only the emergency busbar services.
Correct Answer is. all normal services required by flight and ground crew.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 233. The APU generator can normally be.

Option A. connected in parallel with the aircraft's main generators.
Option B. used during flight as a back up supply if the main aircraft supply fails.
Option C. connected in parallel with the ground power supply.
Correct Answer is. used during flight as a back up supply if the main aircraft supply fails.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 234. The impedance on a run of co-axial cable is.

Option A. inversely proportional to the length of cable.
Option B. not affected by length of cable.
Option C. proportional to the length of cable.
Correct Answer is. not affected by length of cable.
Explanation. NIL. http://www.epanorama.net/documents/wiring/cable_impedance.html

Question Number. 235. Galley loads are supplied from the.

Option A. ground service bus.
Option B. main bus bar.
Option C. battery bus bar.
Correct Answer is. main bus bar.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 236. A ni-cad battery is stored in the.

Option A. fully discharged condition.
Option B. dry condition.
Option C. fully charged condition.
Correct Answer is. fully discharged condition.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 237. Transformer rectifier unit (TRUs) change.

Option A. three phase AC to direct current.
Option B. direct current to AC.
Option C. single phase to direct current.
Correct Answer is. single phase to direct current.
Explanation. CAAIPS Leaflet 6-4 Page 13.

Question Number. 238. A frequency wild AC generator is used for.

Option A. fluorescent lights.
Option B. instruments.
Option C. deicing loads.
Correct Answer is. deicing loads.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 239. What should you do if the electrolyte is found to be low in one cell of
a lead acid battery?.
Option A. Cell is defective, replace the battery.
Option B. Replace the defective cell.
Option C. Top-up the individual cell with distilled water.
Correct Answer is. Top-up the individual cell with distilled water.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 240. What is the purpose of the diode on a contactor?.

Option A. Prevent spikes.
Option B. Prevent bounce.
Option C. To prevent current going the wrong way.
Correct Answer is. Prevent spikes.
Explanation. It is known as a 'flywheel diode'.