ELECTRICS (737-3/4/500 Only)

Multiple-choice exercise

1 The STANDBY PWR OFF light (amber) illuminated means

The Battery Bus is inactive.
x

The AC standby bus is inactive. The DC standby bus is inactive.

2 Generator Drive Disconnect switch when operated

x

Disconnects the Generator Drive from the engine in the event of a Generator Drive malfunction. Disconnects the Generator Drive from the engine in the event of a Generator Drive malfunction, only if the engine has been shut down first. Disconnects the Generator Drive from the generator in the event of a Generator Drive malfunction.

3 Recoupling of the Generator Drive drive shaft to the engine may be

accomplished At any time on the ground or in flight.
x

Only on the ground. At any time in flight provided the Generator Breaker and the Generator Control Relay have previously been tripped.

4 After operating the Generator Drive Disconnect switch the Generator Drive
HIGH OIL TEMP (if illuminated) will Flash repeatedly indicating successful Generator Drive uncoupling.
x

Remain on, until the Generator Drive oil has cooled. Immediately extinguish as the power to the light comes from the Generator Drive Disconnect Switch.

5 The Generator Drive LOW OIL PRESSURE lights are

x

Amber lights on the forward overhead panel which will illuminate when Generator Drive oil pressure is below minimum operating limits. Red lights on the forward overhead panel which will illuminate when Generator Drive oil pressure is below minimum operating limits. Amber lights on the forward overhead panel which will flash repeatedly when Generator Drive oil pressure is below minimum operating limits.

6 One of the basic principles of the electrical system is

The AC sources of power are always connected in parallel.
x

There is no paralleling of the AC sources of power.

The AC sources of power can be connected in parallel if necessary.

7 The AC STANDBY BUS power can be supplied from

x

The APU or engine generators, external power or the battery through the Static Inverter. The APU or engine generators, external power or directly from the Hot Battery Bus. The APU or engine generators only.

8 A Generator Breaker can be closed

x

When power quality from the generator is correct. Irrespective of power quality from the generator. At any time the engine is running at or above idle power.

9 Should a Generator Drive develop a fault and be disconnected from the

engine, before corrective action is taken by the pilots
x

A few non-essential electrical systems ( loads ) will be lost. No electrical systems ( loads ) supplied by that generator will be lost as the Bus Transfer systems supplies all the aircraft's electrical systems ( loads ). All electrical systems ( loads ) supplied by that generator will be lost.

10 When both engines are running with external power connected then
External power will automatically disconnect when either engine generator is brought on-line. External power must be selected OFF before the engine generators are brought on-line. External power will automatically disconnect when both engine generators are brought on line.

11 When the Generator Drive Temperature switch is selected to RISE, a higher

than normal generator drive oil temperature indicates Inadequate cooling of the Generator Drive oil.
x

An excessive generator load or poor condition of the Generator Drive. An excessive generator load or inadequate cooling of the engine oil.

12 Under normal flight, if the Battery switch is selected to OFF then

The Battery Bus is automatically connected to the Hot Battery Bus. The Battery Bus is automatically connected directly to the Battery.
x

The Battery Bus loses power.

13 If the No. 2 TRU fails in the cruise

The Battery Ammeter would show a discharge. The Master Caution and ELEC annunciator lights would illuminate.
x

There would be no immediate indication.

14 The auxiliary 28V DC power receptacle is situated

Externally, forward of the E & E bay door. At the AC power receptacle.
x

Near the Battery in the electronic compartment.

15 A fully charged battery has sufficient capacity to provide power for a

minimum of 20 minutes. 45 minutes.
x

30 minutes.

16 The Switched Hot Battery Bus is powered from

The Battery Bus whenever the Battery Switch is OFF.
x

The Hot Battery Bus whenever the Battery Switch is ON. The Battery whenever the Battery switch is OFF.

17 The APU can power both Generator Busses

On the ground or in flight.
x

On the ground only. In flight only.

18 The T.R. voltage range is

26 - 35 volts. 28 - 30 volts.
x

24 - 30 volts.

19 The battery voltage range is

x

22 - 30 volts. 24 - 28 volts.

26 - 28 volts.

20 The maximum Generator Drive oil temperature / temperature rise is

215C / 11C
x

157C / 20C 157C / 30C

21 The Transfer Buses supply

The Non Essential Loads.
x

The Essential Loads. The Non Essential and Heavy Loads.

22 With the aircraft on the ground (both engine generators on-line) and external
power connected up to the aircraft, momentarily positioning the Ground Power switch to ON

Will trip the right engine generator only and connect external power to the right generator bus. Will trip both engine generators and connect external power to both generator busses. Will trip the left engine generator only and connect external power to the left generator bus.

23 If, in flight, both engine generators fail, the APU generator should be
connected to
x

The No. 2 Generator Bus. The No. 1 Generator Bus. Both No. 1 and No. 2 Generator Busses.

24 The blue GRD POWER AVAILABLE light when illuminated indicates

That both Generator Busses are powered by the ground power supply. Light remains illuminated as long as ground power is connected. That either Generator Bus is powered by the ground power supply. Light remains illuminated as long as ground power is connected. That the External Power Bus is powered by the ground power supply. Light remains illuminated as long as ground power is connected.

25 Under normal conditions the Standby AC bus is energised from the

115-volt Transfer bus No. 2.
x

115-volt Transfer bus No. 1. The Static Invertor.

26 After operating the Generator Drive Disconnect switch

The Standby Power switch should be selected to BAT.
x

The APU should be started and the APU generator selected on-line. The Generator switch should be momentarily held to OFF to trip the Generator Control Relay.

27 The first action to be taken in the event of electrical failure of a generator

(BUS OFF light illuminated) is Start the APU (if available) and select it on line. Select the associated Generator switch to OFF.
x

Select the associated Generator switch to ON.

28 The normal power source for the Battery Charger is the AC Ground Service
Bus, with provisions for automatic switching to
x

The No. 2 Main Bus. Either Transfer Bus. The No. 1 Main Bus.

29 Pulling up an engine fire handle will

Trip the associated Generator Control Relay and disconnects the Generator Drive.
x

Trip the associated Generator Control Relay and Breaker. Trip the associated Generator Control Relay only.

30 If the Battery switch is selected OFF, the airstairs can be lowered from the
outside By using the STANDBY system, but can only be raised again by use of the NORMAL system. By using the NORMAL system with ground power plugged in.
x

By using the STANDBY system.

31 To have all three Generators (APU and engines) on-line simultaneously

Is possible on the ground only.
x

Is not possible. Is possible in flight only.

32 With an engine Generator switch selected OFF and the associated engine is
running, the voltage of that generator will read

Residual volts when the residual volts switch is pressed. 115 volts. Approximately 3 volts.

33 To connect the External Ground power to the aircraft's Generator busses

The Battery switch must be OFF. The Bus Transfer switch must be in the AUTO position.
x

The Battery switch must be ON.

34 Standby D.C. power is normally supplied from

The Battery Bus.
x

DC Bus No. 1. The Hot Battery Bus.

35 Failure of the No. 1 Generator Bus will

Will cause failure of the System A Electric hydraulic pump.
x

Will cause failure of the System B Electric hydraulic pump. Have no effect on either electric hydraulic pump.

36 Placing the BUS TRANS switch to 'OFF' inflight with both generators
operating and connected
x

Isolates the transfer busses by preventing operation of the bus transfer relay, opens the TR 3 disconnect relay and prevents connection of the battery charger to its alternate power source ( Main Bus 2 ). Isolates the transfer busses by preventing operation of the bus transfer relay and opens the TR 3 disconnect relay only. Isolates the transfer busses by preventing operation of the bus transfer relay, opens the TR 1 and 2 disconnect relays and prevents connection of the battery to the Static Invertor.

37 Which of the following statements is correct

TR 3 normally backs up TR 1 and TR 2 provided that the BUS TRANS switch is in OFF. TR 3 backs up TR 2 only.
x

TR 3 normally backs up TR 1 and TR 2 provided that the BUS TRANS switch is in AUTO.

38 Standby A.C. power is available on touch down after a total electrical failure
providing

The Standby Power switch is selected to AUTO. The Battery switch is selected to ON and the Standby Power switch is selected to AUTO.
x

The Standby Power switch is selected to BAT.

39 The APU generator has

x

No Generator drive unit since the APU itself is governed and will maintain a constant generator speed. A Generator drive unit which will disconnect when the APU Generator drive disconnect switch is activated from the flight deck. A Generator drive unit which will automatically disconnect when its oil temperature is high.

40 If ground power is available and the Ground Service switch on the forward
attendant's panel is switched on, then power is supplied to All the aircraft electrical busses. The Ground Service bus for utility outlets and cabin lighting only.
x

The Ground Service bus for utility outlets, cabin lighting and battery charger.

41 An engine electrical generator is rated at

35 KVA
x

45 KVA 55 KVA

42 The T/R No. 3 disconnect relay automatically opens at glideslope capture to

Provide backup power to the Standby DC bus.
x

Prevent a single bus failure from affecting both the navigation receivers and flight control computers. Off-load the battery charger from the 115V AC GND SERVICE Bus.

43 After disconnecting a Generator Drive, its associated oil temperature

indicator
x

May show an increase on the IN scale and/or the RISE scale. Will maintain the same temperature reading. Will immediately show a decrease in temperature.

44 The Battery Switch must be

ON or OFF for the GRD PWR Switch to be operable. OFF for the GRD PWR Switch to be operable.

ON for the GRD PWR Switch to be operable.

45 The Battery Switch is ON and the GRD PWR is connected to the aircraft's
Busses. If the Battery Switch is selected OFF then The GRD POWER AVAILABLE light will extinguish. The GRD PWR switch will not automatically disconnect.
x

The GRD PWR switch will automatically disconnect.