Revision Questions

A transformer which halves the voltage will have:

a)
b)
c)
2.

The moving part of the AC generator is:

a)
b)
c)

3.

The rotor.
The stator.
The exciter.

Output from an. AC generator is taken from:

a)
b)
c)

4.

Half as many turns on the secondary coil as on the primary coil.

Twice as many turns on the secondary as on the primary.
Four times as many turns on the secondary as on the primary.

The exciter.
The stator windings.
The rotor windings.

The voltage of an AC generator:

a) Rises to a maximum in one direction, falls to zero, and then rises in the same
direction to a maximum and falls to zero.
b) Rises to a maximum in one direction and then remains constant.
c) Rises to a maximum in one direction, falls to zero and then rises to a
maximum in the opposite direction and falls to zero.

5.

An alternator is:
a)
b)
c)
6.

Impedance is:
a)

7.

A static inverter.
A rotary switch for a de-icing system.
An AC generator.

Volt
Watts

b)

Volt
Amps

c)

Volts
Frequency

If the frequency is increased in an inductive circuit:

a)
b)
c)

Impedence will decrease.

Impedence will increase.
Impedence will remain constant.

8.

In an. a.c. circuit which is mainly inductive:

a)
b)
c)

9.

If frequency increases capacitive reactance will:

a)
b)
c)

10.

Current will lead voltage.

Current and voltage will be 'in phase'.
Current will lag voltage.

Increase.
Not change.
Decrease.

Power factor is:

a)
11.

Real load
Wattless load

KVA or Amps.
KVA and power factor.
KVAR and KW.

A capacity of 400 000 watts.

An impedance of 400 ohms.
A frequency of 400 cycles per second.

Easy, and almost lossless stepping up or down of voltage.

Voltage does not need to be changed.
Batteries are not needed.

One of the advantages of three phase generation over single phase generation
is:
a)
b)
c)

15.

c)

One advantage of a main a.c. supply system is:

a)
b)
c)

14.

Apparent load
Real load

A 400 Hz supply has:

a)
b)
c)

13.

b)

In a non paralleled constant frequency AC system the generator loadmeters will

normally measure.
a)
b)
c)

12.

Real load
Apparent load

That most aircraft services require three phase supply.

That there is a more efficient conversion of mechanical energy to
electrical energy.
That it gives lower cable weights and more compact generators.

In a typical aircraft constant frequency paralleled AC system the line voltage is:
a)
b)
c)

115 volts.
208 volts.
200 volts.

16.

In an A.C. generator, voltage regulation:

a)
b)
c)

17.

In a constant speed A.C. "generation system which is paralleled"

a)
b)
c)

18.

Whenever generators are operating in series.

Whenever generators are operating independently
Whenever generators are operating in parallel.

Paralleled AC generators will have:

a)
b)
c)

24.

Excitation voltage.
Speed of rotation.
Excitation current.

Load sharing circuits are necessary:

a)
b)
c)

23.

Between 380 and 420 Hz.

Between 350 and 450 Hz.
Between 395 and 495 Hz.

Frequency is controlled by:

a)
b)
c)

22.

Generator drive torque is increased.

Generator excitation is increased.
Generator drive torque and excitation are increased.

The frequency of aircraft constant frequency systems is maintained:

a)
b)
c)

21.

through the excitation circuit of the generator.

By altering the rotor speed.
By increasing the real load on the other generators.

To increase the real load taken by a paralleled AC generator, the:

a)
b)
c)

20.

All generators are run off the same engine.

All engines are run at the same rpm.
A generator has its own constant speed drive.

A low reactive load on one generator is compensated for in a paralleled system:

a)
b)
c)

19.

Is by varying the drive rpm

Is by varying the excitation current.
Is by the insertion of variable resistors into the circuit.

One load meter to measure total system load

One volt meter for each generator.
One load meter for each generator.

If an A.C. generator control relay tripped the:

a)
b)
c)

Generator circuit breaker for that generator will have opened.

Generator circuit breaker for that generator will close.
Generator circuit breaker for that generator trips and busbar tie breaker trips

25.

On an aircraft A.C. generator, the output is usually taken from:

a)
b)
c)

26.

The CSD functions:

a)
b)
c)

27.

b)
c)

Varies the turns ratio automatically to maintain a constant output

voltage with varying input voltage.
Has only one coil which is used as both primary and secondary.
Will maintain a constant output frequency with a varying supply
frequency.

As the torque load increases on an induction motor it will:

a)
b)
c)

32.

By its own dedicated gas turbine.

By an hydraulic motor.
By a ram air turbine.

An auto-transformer:
a)

31.

A hydraulic clutch.
A universal joint.
Quill drive.

An APU is driven:
a)
b)
c)

30.

Only reinstated when the aircraft is on the ground.

Re-instated in flight from the electrical supply compartment.
Re-instated in flight from the flight deck.

In the event of a mechanical failure occurring in the generator the CSD is

protected by:
a)
b)
c)

29.

To maintain a constant ratio between engine speed and generator speed.

To vary the generator speed in proportion to load.
To maintain constant generator speed.

If the CSD disconnect switch is used, the drive can be:

a)
b)
c)

28.

The stator windings.

The rotor.
The excitor.

Slow down.
Maintain RPM.
Speed up.

When a generator is on line:

a)
b)
c)

it is at correct RPM
the battery indicates a discharge
it is connected to the bus-bar.

33.

A short circuit:
a)
b)
c)

34.

The capacity of a battery is rated in

a)
b)
c)

35.

has high resistance

has low current
allows excessive current.

volts
watts
ampere-hours.

To prevent a circuit overheating:

a)
b)
c)
36.

Circuit breakers are fitted:

a)
b)
c)

37.

initially excited by direct current from the battery bus-bar

initially excited by residual magnetism
initially excited by ground power.

An earth return circuit is one which:

a)
b)
c)

40.

six months
three months
year.

D.C. generators are normally:

a)
b)
c)

39.

in parallel with the load

in series with the load
in parallel with the fuses.

Battery state of charge must be checked every:

a)
b)
c)

38.

ram air is directed over major components

fuses are fitted
capacitors are fitted.

uses the aircraft structure as the return

has a common earth return lead for all circuits
has a return lead for that circuit.

Load shedding will cause the:

a)
b)
c)

current to increase
voltage to increase
current to reduce.