ERJ Systems Flashcards
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Describe the IDG (Electrical)
Each engine has an IDG monitored and control control unit (GCU). When an engine starts, the IDG will automatically come online, powering the respective AC bus. The previous power source is disconnected from the AC bus. For automatic Operation of the electrical system the IDG must be auto position. OFF- the generator line contactor opens, tripping off line and de exciting the selected IDG. When the oil pressure drops below 140 psi plus or -25 psi or the IDG oil temperature reaches 335°F plus or -10 Fahrenheit the EICAS message IDG 1 (2) OIL is displayed with an amber LED near the IDG knob on the overhead panel, this LED indicates which IDG must be disconnected and extinguishes after the IDG disconnects. Manual IDG disconnection by turning knob to the DISC position and hold it for one second. Do not hold the position for more than 3 seconds. Automatic IDG disconnection occurs when manual disconnection is not performed an IDG oil temperature reaches 366°F. In both cases the disconnection is mechanical and the flight crew cannot reconnect the IDG. MX must do it.
What bus does the IDG power?
The respective of AC bus.
What is the difference between off and DISC on either IDG selector?
Off turns associated IDG off. DISC mechanically disconnects the IDG. A reset by maintenance is required to reconnect.
The IDGs provide what type of electrical power?
AC
The OFF selection on the IDG selector mechanically disconnects it from the associated engine.
False.
Name the sources of AC power.
IDGs, APU, GPU, RAT.
Describe the APU generator. Electrical.
Before engine start, when the APU becomes available the APU generator automatically connects to the AC bus ties disconnecting the AC GPU. During the APU starting cycle, battery two is isolated from the network to power the APU start bus exclusively. In flight the APU can replace an IDG source with no operational degradation.
The APU generator automatic connects to what bus (s) ?
AC bus ties
Battery 2 is isolated from
Network for what purpose?
To power the APU start bus.
When should Crew start the APU during normal operations?
10 minutes prior to push back or as necessary for passenger, comfort
Describe the AC GPU.
Once the AC GPU is connected to the airplane and power quality requirements in voltage, amperage and frequency are with an acceptable limits an available light illuminates on the GPU button. The AC GPU has priority over the batteries to power the electrical system. Pushing the AC GPU button in connects external power to the AC bus tie, according to AC source priority. The AVAIL light extinguishers and an IN USE light illuminated.
Which bus tie does the AC GPU connect to?
AC BUS Tie
Describe when the APU is started how it affects AC GPU plugged in.
When the APU is started the system operational logic automatically isolates the GPU from the AC Bus Tie. The IN USE light extinguishes and the AVAIL illuminates on the GPU button. Before disconnecting the AC GPU from the airplane, you must push out the AC GPU push button, even with the In USE light already extinguished.
How can ground staff connect the GPU without the Pilot’s?
Ground staff can connect the GPU directly to the AC/DC GND SVC buses for ground maintenance and Flight preparation by pushing their respective button located on the front ramp panel or on the flight attendant panel on the Forward right galley. 
Described inverter. Electrical.
A static inverter, AC/DC inverter, comverts 28 V DC power from batteries to 115 V AC power to supply the standby AC bus when AC power source is not available.
What bus does inverter power?
Standby AC bus
What purpose does an inverter serve?
AC standby buss is powered from a DC buss through an inverter. So an inverter allows for this process to occur and engine starts can be done with only DC power.
Describe the RAT. Electrical.
The RAT is an AC electrical device installed in the airplane note section which converts the kinetic energy of airflow across the turbine into AC power. The electrical power produce is rated at 15 kVA, 115 V AC, 400 Hz, three phase. The RAT electrical power drives the AC motor driven pump (ACMP 3A) for primary flight control tasks. These include highlift system actuation and power for essential avionics, communication and battery charging. No altitude restriction for RAT deployment in flight. 130 kts required to ensure the RAT continues supplying AC/DC ESS busses. At speeds below this, the rat may only supply the AC essential bus, and the batteries will automatically provide electrical power to the dc ess bus, and the standby AC bus through the static inverter. As airspeed decreases, low shedding occurs and the AC EAS BUS is no longer powered.
Described the RAT electrical process.
AC power sources are not powering AC buses. Rat automatically used ploys and supplies power to the AC essential bus. DC ESS BUSES are poweres through the ESS TRU. To avoid total loss of power during this eight seconds., Batteries are used as back up to power the DC ESS buses and the STANDBY AC bus. 130 kts ensures the RAT continues supplying AC/DC ESS buses. Speed below this; The RAT may only supply the AC ESS bus, and the batteries will automatically provide electrical power to the DC ESS buses and the standby AC bus through the static inverter, AC/DC inverter. As airspeed decreases, load shedding occurs in the AC essential bus is no longer powered.
Briefly explain the purpose of the R a T.
Tomorrow fied power to the AC central blustering electrical emergency. The AC essential bus has; AC FUEL pump 2A, AMP? 3A, SF-ACE 1 FLAP CH 1 ac feed, SF-ACE 2 SLAT CH 2 ac feed.
What EICAS message would indicate that the RAT has not deployed during an electrical emergency?
AOM 2 445 warning batt discharging
What AC busses are energized during an electrical emergency before the RAT deploys? After the RAT deploys? What items are on the AC standby bus? AC essential bus? Refresh by looking on schematics AOM 2 435.
- A 2 435. Ac bus 1, ac bus 2, ac ess bus and ac stby bus.
- ac ess bus and ac stby bus.
- AC STBY BUS: ENG 1 Exciter 1A. ENG 2 Exciter 2A.
- AC ESS BUS: AC FUEL pump 2A, AMP? 3A, SF-ACE 1 FLAP CH 1 ac feed, SF-ACE 2 SLAT CH 2 ac feed.
What will cause the rat to deploy automatically? What speed is needed ensure the rat continues to provide electrical power?
- Loss of AC power.
- 130 kts.
In case of total AC power loss in flight…
The RAT should automatically deploy and provide limited AC power.