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1 The frequency of an AC generator is dependent on the:
a. number of pairs of poles and speed of rotors
b. number of conductors and the field strength
c. field strength and speed of the rotor
2 On constant speed generators, operation of the disconnect solenoid will
disconnect the generator drive. This can be reset:
a. when all loads are switched off
b. only when the engines are shut down and the aircraft is on the
ground
c. automatically when the fault clears
3 Power factor is expressed as:
a. cos ø = z/r
b. cos ø = R x Z
c. cos ø = R/Z
4 The ripple frequency of a full wave rectified 3 phase AC supply is:
a. three times the input frequency
b. equal to the input frequency
c. six times the input frequency
5 In a brushless generator the purpose of the PMG is to:
a. provide initial excitation only
b. supply the generator protection circuits only
c. provide initial excitation and supply the protection circuits
6 Over excitation is a protection circuit which is used in:
a. DC generating system
b. AC split bus bar system
c. AC paralleling bus bar system
7 The purpose of ‘BTB’ and ‘GCB’ auxiliary contacts in a load sharing
loop is to:
a. prevent damage to the current transformer when the generator is
off line
b. short out the load sharing circuit of an off line generator
c. prevent excessive current to the field of a faulty generator
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8 In an AC paralleling system, reactive load sharing is achieved by using a
load sharing loop:
a. with mutual reactors which affect the voltage of the generator
b. error sensors which affect the speed of the generators
c. with mutual reactors which affect the speed of the generators
9 In a frequency wild generating system:
a. frequency varies with the engine/generator speed
b. voltage varies with the engine/generator speed
c. frequency and voltage vary with engine/generator speed
10 The power components measured in a parallel AC generation system are:
a. Kvar and Kw
b. Kvar and Kva
c. Kva and Kw
11 In a frequency wild system the AC supply is used for:
a. anti icing systems
b. navigation instruments
c. general aircraft instruments
12 Single phase components in a three phase system may be connected
between:
a. phase and neutral only
b. phase A and B only
c. any two phases
13 An inverter supplies:
a. AC from a DC input
b. DC from an AC input
c. AC from lower DC input
14 The APU generator can normally be:
a. connected in parallel with the ground power supply
b. connected in parallel with the aircraft’s main generators
c. used during flight as a back up supply if the main aircraft
supply fails
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15 Tripping the GCR will:
a. trip the GCB only
b. de-excite the generator only
c. both (a) and (b)
16 Using a pulsed width voltage regulation system, with an increase in
generator voltage output, the pulse:
a. width increases
b. width decreases
c. frequency increases
17 In a constant frequency system, the reactive load sharing is achieved by
regulating the generator:
a. excitation
b. drive torque
c. speed
18 The loss of the load controller signal to an IDG speed governor trim head
would:
a. immediately cause the IDG to overspeed
b. automatically shut down the IDG
c. cause the IDG to revert to the basic governor setting
19 To operate a circuit with a fitted current transformer secondary
disconnected:
a. only half the normal circuit load should be used
b. the circuit cannot be used
c. the secondary winding must be shorted
20 The CSD or IDG speed governor setting:
a. is adjusted with engine stationary
b. is adjusted with engine running
c. not allowed to be adjusted in situ
21 In an aircraft whose primary power source is AC through an IDG then the
DC power is generally obtained from:
a. batteries only
b. batteries and TRUs
c. TRUs only
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22 Flight deck indications for a CSSD are:
a. over temperature
b. temperature rise and low oil pressure
c. speed
23 When external power is applied to the busbar the:
a. BTBs are tripped
b. GCBs are tripped
c. SSB is tripped
24 Ground power unit protection devices are set to:
a. closer tolerances than those of aircraft systems
b. wider tolerances than those of aircraft power system
c. trip the power when an APU is started
25 A generator rated at 30KVA power factor 0.8 has a maximum continuos
power output of:
a. 24Kw
b. 30Kw
c. 37.5Kw
26 In an AC parallel power system the normal flight state of the bus tie
breakers is:
a. open
b. closed
c. closed only if there is a fault
27 If the aircraft generators are operating, ground power must:
a. not to parallel with the generator
b. be higher voltage than the aircraft voltage
c. be able to shut down the generator
28 When connecting a current transformer to a single phase cable, the
correct procedure is:
a. to cut the cable and splice the fitting
b. disconnect at nearest junction and thread through
c. wrap cable around current transformer
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29 Reactive Power (KVAR) of an AC generator can be measured by
supplying the :
a. current signal of one phase to one coil of a wattmeter and the
same phase voltage to the other coil
b. current signal of one phase to one coil of a wattmeter and the line
voltage of the other two phases to the other coil
c. line current to one coil of a wattmeter and the phase voltage to the
other coil
30 In an AC paralleling system a voltage regulator failure would first trip the
relevant:
a. GCB then the BTB and the GCB will close again
b. BTB then the GCB and the BTB will stay de-energised
c. BTB then the GCB and the BTB will close again
31 The real load sharing loop is only active between two generators when:
a. GCBs are closed and BTBs are tripped
b. GCBs are closed and BTBs are closed
c. GCBs are tripped and BTBs are closed
32 The GCR directly controls the:
a. excitor field
b. GCB
c. BTB
33 A mutual reactor’s output is mainly dependent on the generator’s:
a. active load current
b. excitor field current
c. reactive load current
34 Differential protection monitors for:
a. difference between generator line voltages
b. difference between generator line currents
c. feeder cable faults
35 The purpose of the pilot exciter in an AC generator is to provide:
a. indication of voltage present in the output line
b. the magnetic field necessary for excitation of the main exciter
c. the magnetic field control in the output windings
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36 The unit that houses both AC generators and constant speed drive units is
called the:
a. integrated drive generator
b. generator control unit
c. auxiliary power unit
37 An advantage of a star connected generation system over a delta system is
that:
a. there are two potentials that can be used
b. line voltage equals phase voltage
c. a balanced load is guaranteed
38 Over excitation protection applies to:
a. non parallel AC generation systems only
b. parallel AC generation systems only
c. either non parallel or a parallel AC generation system
39 The Point of Regulation (POR) in a generation system is the point of
connection for the;
a. generator positive connection
b. voltage regulator voltage coil
c. main busbar to generator output
40 Which of the following is inhibited on engine shut down?:
a. under voltage
b. over voltage and over frequency
c. under voltage and under frequency