This study module introduces students to aircraft electrical circuits, including power supplies, power distribution systems, lighting systems, and landing gear and flap control and indication systems.
Typical activities include:
Investigating how the battery and its associated circuitry functions
Troubleshoot faults in an electrical circuit
Investigating the operation of the distribution circuit
Identify the operation of an inverter
Investigating the operation of an alternator and its components
Identify the electrical power supply systems that are available on the various Cessna aircraft
Troubleshoot faults in an electrical power circuit
Investigating the operation of a rheostat
Identify landing gear indication and safety systems
Investigating the operation of a flap control system
Please note this resource requires access to an Experiment Platform (either a 300-01 or a 300-02).