Why aren't 400 Hertz used everywhere (since they are smallest and
lightest)?
(Ans- They can't be transmitted long distances. They are typically
confined to 1 building, 1 vehicle/ airplane
What is 'Last On'?
(Ans- When the source of power being connected to a transfer bus
automatically disconnects an existing source
What type of power do the left and right engines have?
(Ans- AC power
What type of power does the battery have?
(Ans- DC power
What type of power does the inverter have?
(Ans- standby power
Plugs on the GPU
(Ans- GPU = Ground Power Unit
-6 plugs total. 2 AC, 4 DC.
, What is a TR/ what does it do
(Ans- Transformer Rectifier. B-737 has 3. Converts 115AC to 28V DC.
Batteries
(Ans- 1-2 24V NiCad Batteries
IFE
(Ans- In-Flight Entertainment
PED
(Ans- Portable Electronic Device
UTC
(Ans- Useful time of Consciousness
UTC 20,000, 30,000, and 40,000
(Ans-
20,000 = 30 min +
30,000 = 1-2 min
40,000 = 15-20 sec