Airbus A340 - Electrical Power - SmartCockpit - Airline training guides, Aviation, Operations, Safety

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 not reset corresponding generators.

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

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According to this ECAM ELEC page:

APU is not running.

APU GEN is failed.

APU GEN pb is set to Off.

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The main function of the MAINT BUS switch is:

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.

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

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

AC ESS.

AC 1-1 BUS.

AC 1-2 BUS.

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According to these indications:

EXT POWER is plugged, but is not available.

EXT POWER is not plugged and APU GEN is connected.

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

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

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

Automatic management of contactors.

TR contactors monitoring.

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

Two engine generators.

One engine generator and the EMER GEN.

One engine generator.

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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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What is the meaning of this ECAM?

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

BAT 2 is faulty.

TR 2 is faulty.

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During EMER GEN automatic start up sequence:

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

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

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

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This ECAM ELEC page shows:

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

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

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

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

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

The TR 2 pb is set to OFF

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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 Emergency generator is powered by:

A Ram Air Turbine (RAT).

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

The Static Inverter.

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Two Electrical Contactor Management Units (ECMU) provide:

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

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.

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When the MAINT BUS switch is on:

Only the DC buses are powered.

The electric network supply is limited to Ground Service items.

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

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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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An engine generator is driven:

By an Integrated Drive Generator (IDG).

At a ratio of 5 to engine speed.

Direct from the Accessory Gear Box (AGB).

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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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According to this ECAM ELEC page:

BAT1 and BAT2 are faulty.

BAT1 and BAT2 are not connected to the DC network.

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

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What is the meaning of this ECAM?

There is an ECMU fault.

There is a TR overload.

There is an engine generator fault.

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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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What is the meaning of this ECAM?

Charging current BAT1 increasing at abnormal rate.

Battery line contactor inoperative.

Abnormal voltage.

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

Electric supply to CB is normal.

There are no CB tripped or pulled.

No fault detected in Electronics Equipment Bay.

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The APU battery:

Is dedicated to APU start only.

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

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

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

AC 1-1.

AC 2-4.

AC ESS BUS.

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

The other side outer engine generator.

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.

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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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Airbus A340 - Electrical Power

Airbus A340 – Electrical Power

When ECAM shows "ELEC ECMU 1 FAULT":

According to this ECAM ELEC page:

The main function of the MAINT BUS switch is:

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

According to these indications:

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

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

Each engine generator supplies power to:

What is the meaning of this ECAM?

During EMER GEN automatic start up sequence:

This ECAM ELEC page shows:

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 Emergency generator is powered by:

Two Electrical Contactor Management Units (ECMU) provide:

When the MAINT BUS switch is on:

With APU GEN and external powers supplying the network:

An engine generator is driven:

The MAINT BUS switch is located:

According to this ECAM ELEC page:

What is the meaning of this ECAM?

According to this ECAM ELEC DC page:

What is the meaning of this ECAM?

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

The APU battery:

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

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

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