WorksheetsAircraft Generator Quiz
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 25mins
What is the primary function of an aircraft generator?
To provide electrical power to the aircraft systems
To control the aircraft's navigation
To manage the aircraft's fuel system
To operate the aircraft's landing gear
Which type of aircraft generator is commonly used in modern commercial aircraft?
DC generator
AC generator
Solar generator
Wind generator
What is the main role of the armature in a generator?
To convert electrical energy into mechanical energy
To convert mechanical energy into electrical energy
To store electrical energy
To regulate voltage
Which component of an aircraft generator is responsible for maintaining electrical contact with the rotating armature?
Stator
Commutator
Rotor
Diode
What is the primary function of the commutator in a generator?
To convert AC to DC
To convert DC to AC
To store electrical energy
To regulate current flow
Which of the following is a key component of an aircraft generator?
Fuel pump
Armature
Hydraulic system
Landing gear
What is one of the maintenance tasks for an armature in a generator?
Checking for fuel leaks
Inspecting for wear and tear
Calibrating the altimeter
Replacing the landing gear
Why is the commutator important in a generator?
It helps in the conversion of mechanical energy to electrical energy
It ensures the current flows in one direction
It stores electrical energy
It regulates the voltage output
Which type of generator is typically used in small aircraft?
AC generator
DC generator
Solar generator
Wind generator
What is the function of the brushes in a generator?
To clean the generator
To maintain electrical contact with the commutator
To store electrical energy
To regulate voltage
Which component of an aircraft generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy?
Commutator
Armature
Stator
Diode
What is a common issue that requires maintenance in the armature of a generator?
Fuel contamination
Wear and tear of the windings
Hydraulic fluid leakage
Altimeter calibration
How does the commutator contribute to the operation of a DC generator?
It converts DC to AC
It converts AC to DC
It stores electrical energy
It regulates the voltage
Which of the following is NOT a component of an aircraft generator?
Armature
Commutator
Rotor
Fuel pump
What is the purpose of the stator in an aircraft generator?
To convert mechanical energy into electrical energy
To provide a stationary magnetic field
To store electrical energy
To regulate current flow
WHAT IS CAPACITIVE REACTANCE?
CURRENT DISCHARGER
POWER SOURCE
IS THE ABILITY OF A BODY TO HOLD AN ELECTRIC CHARGE
WALL SOCKET
CAPACITIVE REACTANCE ALWAYS?
INDIRECTLY PROPORTIONAL TO THE CIRCUIT
CAUSES CURRENT TO LEAD VOLTAGE
ON TIME IN THE CYCLE
IN FREQUENCY
Electric generators are essentially the same thing as...
an electric motor.
a transformer.
an electron.
a power plant.
WHAT IS IMPEDANCE
UNUSED PORTION OF ELECTRON THEORY
BODY OF CURRENT TRAVELING
ROAD BLOCK
THE TOTAL OPPOSITION TO CURRENT FLOW IN AN AC CIRCUIT
WHAT IS INDUCTIVE REACTANCE
FIELD EFFECT ON A CIRCUIT
THE PRIMARY EFFECT OF A COIL IS ITS PROPERTY TO OPPOSE ANY CHANGE IN CURRENT THROUGH IT.
TOTAL IMPEDANCE
TOTAL CAPACITANCE
What is the function of every generator on Earth?
a. Changing wind energy into electrical energy
b. Changing heat energy into electrical energy
c. Changing mechanical energy into electrical energy
d. Changing solar energy into electrical energy
WHAT IS THE UNIT OF MEASURE FOR INDUCTANCE
EMF
AMPERES (I)
HENRY (H)
WATTS
WHAT ARE PHYSICAL FACTORS THAT AFFECT INDUCTANCE?
NUMBER OF TURNS
CROSS- SECTIONAL AREA OF THE COIL
LENGTH OF A COIL
CORE MATERIAL
TWO TYPES OF AIRCRAFT BATTERIES
AA/D
LEAD ACID/ NiCd
LITHIUM/LEAD ACID
AA/AAA
WHEN CURRENT FLOWS IN ONE DIRECTION, IT IS CALLED
A/C
D/C
EMF
PROTO
ALUMINUM WIRE IS USED IN PLACE OF COPPER WIRE IN SOME APPLICATIONS DUE TO IT'S
CURRENT CARRYING CAPABILITY
RESISTANCE TO CORROSION
LIGHTER WEIGHT
WEATHER RESISTANT
FREQUENCY IS THE NUMBER OF CYCLES PER
CHAPTER
REVOLUTIONS
PERIOD
SECONDS
THREE UNIT VOLTAGE REGULATOR HAS THREE RELAYS THAT CONTROL
WEATHER, SUN, MOOD
ENGINE, BATTERY, DRAIN
VOLTAGE,C CURRENT& REVERSE CURRENT
FLT, RIGGING, LANDING GEAR
ONE UNIT THAT IS ALMOST ALWAYS FOUND ALL VOLTAGE REGULATION CIRCUITRY
DCU
ZENER DIODE
GFCU
GCU
SOLID STATE REGULATORS ARE OFTEN REFERRED TO AS
BATTERY STATE DEVICE UNITS
(ACU'S) ALTERNATOR CONTROL UNITS. THESE UNITS CONTAIN NO MOVING PARTS
ROTARY UNITS
FIELD COIL UNITS
