Electrical System and Limitations Flashcards

1
Q

where is Batt 2?

A

in the aft right side

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2
Q

which battery does start?

A

Batt 2

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3
Q

what device protects systems on DC Bus 1 & 2 from surges from Batt 2 during start?

A

The Quiet Start Contactor (QSC)

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4
Q

battery duration with both generators inop?

A

45 min. max (“max!”)

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5
Q

what are GPU requirements to power the aircraft?

A

25V to 29V

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6
Q

where are the LPDU and RPDU located?

A

in the temperature and pressure controlled rear electronics bay

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7
Q

how long before ITT rise on start? (no light off trigger?)

A

within 10 seconds

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8
Q

how many power distribution units?

A

3 - left (LPDU) / right (RPDU) / emergency (EPDU)

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9
Q

where is Batt 1?

A

in the nose compartment

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10
Q

what is the condition when you have dual gen failure, but auto shed of DC Bus 1 & 2 and Shed Busses doesn’t occur?

A

an “electric transfer failure” (CAS message ELEC XFR FAIL)

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11
Q

what is operational status of Gen 1 and Gen 2 after starting engines and the GPU is still connected to the system?

A

Generators are offline. They will remain offline via open GLC 1 and GLC 2 (Generator Line Contactors) close after the GPU power is removed from the system (“unselect” the GPU)

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12
Q

minimum GPU voltage required for battery chargine?

A

27V

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13
Q

where is the EPDU located?

A

in the non-controlled nose electronic bay

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14
Q

which busses are powered by Gen 1 during normal ops?

A

DC Bus 1, Emergency Bus, Hot Bat Bus 1, Shed Bus 1

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15
Q

maximum generator load inflight?

A

390 Amps each

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16
Q

minimum battery voltage for engine start?

A

24V

17
Q

what does it take to get Shed Buss online?

A

one engine turning (Gen 1 or 2) or GPU online

18
Q

what busses will be lost during an engine failure in flight?

A

Shed Bus 1 & 2

19
Q

what constitutes an electrical emergency?

A

Gen 1 & 2 failure

20
Q

maximum generator load on ground?

A

330 Amps each

21
Q

what busses are still available during an electrical emergency? (auto shed has occured)

A

Hot Bus 1 & 2, Central Bus, Emergency Bus

22
Q

what is on the central bus?

A

only the starter / generator - nothing else