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

When ECAM shows "ELEC ECMU 1 FAULT":

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

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.

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According to this ECAM ELEC page:

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

BAT1 and BAT2 are not connected to the DC network.

BAT1 and BAT2 are faulty.

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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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What is the meaning of this ECAM?

There is a TR overload.

There is an engine generator fault.

There is an ECMU fault.

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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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An engine generator is driven:

Direct from the Accessory Gear Box (AGB).

By an Integrated Drive Generator (IDG).

At a ratio of 5 to engine speed.

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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 pb is set to OFF

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

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When the MAINT BUS switch is on:

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

Only the DC buses are powered.

The electric network supply is limited to Ground Service items.

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

AC ESS BUS.

AC 2-4.

AC 1-1.

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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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What is the meaning of this ECAM?

Battery line contactor inoperative.

Abnormal voltage.

Charging current BAT1 increasing at abnormal rate.

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

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

The other side outer engine generator.

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

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According to this ECAM ELEC page:

APU GEN is failed.

APU GEN pb is set to Off.

APU is not running.

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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.

A Ram Air Turbine (RAT).

The Static Inverter.

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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.

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.

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

APU generator required operational.

Loss of the corresponding AC or DC bus.

No effects on flight management.

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According to this ECAM ELEC DC page:

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

There is no degradation in the capability of DC system.

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

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What is the meaning of this ECAM?

TR 2 is faulty.

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

BAT 2 is faulty.

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The APU battery:

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

Is dedicated to APU start only.

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:

Supply the landing gear.

Operate when the gear is extended.

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

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

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 1-2 BUS.

AC ESS.

AC 1-1 BUS.

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

No fault detected in Electronics Equipment Bay.

Electric supply to CB is normal.

There are no CB tripped or pulled.

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

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

TR contactors monitoring.

Automatic management of contactors.

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The MAINT BUS switch is located:

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

On the overhead system panel in the cockpit.

On the FWD Circuit Breaker Panel behind the cockpit.

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

One engine generator.

One engine generator and the EMER GEN.

Two engine generators.

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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:

This ECAM ELEC page shows:

What is the meaning of this ECAM?

Each engine generator supplies power to:

An engine generator is driven:

When the MAINT BUS switch is on:

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

According to these indications:

What is the meaning of this ECAM?

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

According to this ECAM ELEC page:

The Emergency generator is powered by:

During EMER GEN automatic start up sequence:

Two Electrical Contactor Management Units (ECMU) provide:

With APU GEN and external powers supplying the network:

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

According to this ECAM ELEC DC page:

What is the meaning of this ECAM?

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 these indications which AC BUS supplies the ESS TR?

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

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

The MAINT BUS switch is located:

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