Airbus A340 - Electrical Power

Each engine generator supplies power to:

Its assigned AC BUS in normal operation.

The BUS on the opposite side in normal operation.

Only its assigned BUS in all cases.

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On C/B ECAM page, the pilot reads "NORMAL". What does it mean?

Electric supply to CB is normal.

No fault detected in Electronics Equipment Bay.

There are no CB tripped or pulled.

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According to this ECAM ELEC page:

APU GEN pb is set to Off.

APU GEN is failed.

APU is not running.

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When the MAINT BUS switch is on:

The electric network supply is limited to Ground Service items.

It is for the purpose of operating the cargo door only.

Only the DC buses are powered.

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As shown on this ECAM ELEC page, which BUS is normally supplying the ESS TR?

AC ESS BUS.

AC 1-1.

AC 2-4.

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One function of the Electrical Contactor Management Units (ECMU) is:

TR contactors monitoring.

Control of AC and DC bus ties, except TR contactor.

Automatic management of contactors.

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What is the meaning of this ECAM?

BAT 2 is faulty.

DC 2 BUS is not powered due to a short circuit.

TR 2 is faulty.

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With APU GEN and external powers supplying the network:

APU supplies AC 1-1 and AC 1-2 only.

APU is supplying left side, external power A is supplying the right side.

APU supplies AC ESS only.

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According to these indications which AC BUS supplies the ESS TR?

AC ESS.

AC 1-2 BUS.

AC 1-1 BUS.

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An engine generator is driven:

At a ratio of 5 to engine speed.

By an Integrated Drive Generator (IDG).

Direct from the Accessory Gear Box (AGB).

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This ECAM ELEC page shows:

GEN 4 pb is set to Off and engine 4 is not running.

GEN 4 pb is set to Off and engine 4 is running.

GEN 4 pb is set to On and engine 4 is running.

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The MAINT BUS switch is located:

On the overhead system panel in the cockpit.

On the FWD Circuit Breaker Panel behind the cockpit.

On the Purser's Control Panel in the FWD cabin.

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The Emergency generator is powered by:

The GREEN hydraulic system when pressurized by engine 1 or 4 driven hydraulic pump or by a Ram Air Turbine.

The Static Inverter.

A Ram Air Turbine (RAT).

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The APU battery:

Is dedicated to APU start only.

Can be used as a backup for BAT 1 or BAT 2.

May be used for engine start when the APU is not available.

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The EMER GEN is powered by a hydraulic system pressurized by an engine driven hydraulic pump. Pressing the LAND RECOVERY p/b switch will:

Operate when the gear is extended.

Supply the landing gear.

Normally recover the AC and DC LAND RECOVERY BUSES and the components for approach and landing.

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The main function of the MAINT BUS switch is:

To power the AC and DC systems when the aircraft is on ground.

To allow selected ground equipment to be powered without powering the entire electric system.

To allow EXT PWR to supply AC and DC ESS buses and their respective shed buses.

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According to this ECAM ELEC page:

BAT1 and BAT2 are not connected to the DC network.

BAT1 and BAT2 are supplying the DC network and discharge current is 40 A.

BAT1 and BAT2 are faulty.

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Two Electrical Contactor Management Units (ECMU) provide:

Control and monitoring AC and DC contactors (except TR which have their own control), galley shedding and no break power transfer.

Control of TR contactors.

Control AC and DC contactors (except for TR contactors).

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During EMER GEN automatic start up sequence:

Red fault light on EMER ELEC PWR Panel will remain on until the EMER GEN reaches its normal output.

The MAN ON p/b must be pushed to extinguish red fault light on the EMER ELEC PWR Panel.

It is not recommended to push the MAN ON p/b to confirm EMER ELEC CONFIG on the EMER ELEC PWR Panel.

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According to these indications:

EXT POWER is not plugged and APU GEN is connected.

EXT POWER is being plugged and available for use when started.

EXT POWER is plugged, but is not available.

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When ECAM shows "ELEC ECMU 1 FAULT":

ECMU 1 controls Generator Line Contactors (GLC 3 and 4) and you should reset generator 3 and 4.

ECMU 1 controls GLC 1 and 2 and you should try to reset corresponding generators.

ECMU 1 controls GLC 1 and 2 and you should not reset corresponding generators.

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The TR 2 pb is set to OFF

The TR 2 is faulty, then the DC 2 BUS is unpowered.

The TR 2 is faulty, DC 2 BUS is powered by TR 1 through DC 1 and DC BAT BUS.

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In flight, APU not running, an engine generator has failed. What is supplying the corresponding AC BUS?

Corresponding AC BUS is not powered. APU must be started to recover AC BUS.

The other generator on the same side as the failed generator.

The other side outer engine generator.

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What is the meaning of this ECAM?

Abnormal voltage.

Charging current BAT1 increasing at abnormal rate.

Battery line contactor inoperative.

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The minimum number of generators required to supply the whole network is:

One engine generator and the EMER GEN.

One engine generator.

Two engine generators.

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What is the meaning of this ECAM?

There is an engine generator fault.

There is a TR overload.

There is an ECMU fault.

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Loss of one generator or TR (except, if lost is due to over current detection) provides:

Loss of the corresponding AC or DC bus.

APU generator required operational.

No effects on flight management.

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According to this ECAM ELEC DC page:

The BAT 2 is discharging at a rate of 4 A.

There is no degradation in the capability of DC system.

The Static Inverter is being powered because TR 1 is not powered.

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Airbus A340 - Electrical Power

Quiz

Airbus A340 - Electrical Power

Each engine generator supplies power to:

On C/B ECAM page, the pilot reads "NORMAL". What does it mean?

According to this ECAM ELEC page:

When the MAINT BUS switch is on:

As shown on this ECAM ELEC page, which BUS is normally supplying the ESS TR?

One function of the Electrical Contactor Management Units (ECMU) is:

What is the meaning of this ECAM?

With APU GEN and external powers supplying the network:

According to these indications which AC BUS supplies the ESS TR?

An engine generator is driven:

This ECAM ELEC page shows:

The MAINT BUS switch is located:

The Emergency generator is powered by:

The APU battery:

The EMER GEN is powered by a hydraulic system pressurized by an engine driven hydraulic pump. Pressing the LAND RECOVERY p/b switch will:

The main function of the MAINT BUS switch is:

According to this ECAM ELEC page:

Two Electrical Contactor Management Units (ECMU) provide:

During EMER GEN automatic start up sequence:

According to these indications:

When ECAM shows "ELEC ECMU 1 FAULT":

In flight, APU not running, an engine generator has failed. What is supplying the corresponding AC BUS?

What is the meaning of this ECAM?

The minimum number of generators required to supply the whole network is:

What is the meaning of this ECAM?

Loss of one generator or TR (except, if lost is due to over current detection) provides:

According to this ECAM ELEC DC page: