Aircraft Electrical System Trainer

Overview

This aircraft electrical system trainer is an ideal resource for teaching a multi-engine aircraft electrical system. Students learn the functionality of each component and develop a logical, systematic approach to troubleshooting tasks.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Battery	Aircraft sealed, 24V
Generator	Aircraft DC generator rated 28VDC @40A/50A at 3600 rpm, driven by 230 VAC/50 Hz motor
Generator Controls	Electronic controlled generator build-up, electronic field controller/switching, current limiter, reverse current protection, paralleling/equalizing, GCU-induced over voltage protection
Voltage Regulation	28.4V ± 0.4V
Max Field Current	3A
Starters	Aircraft starter 24 VDC
AC Power	Two static inverters, each rated 50VA minimum
Power Distribution	No.1 and No.2 generator bus-bars 28VDC, two auxiliary bus-bars 28VDC, battery bus-bar, ground bus-bar, two bus-bars 115VAC @ 400 Hz, two bus-bars 26VAC @ 400 Hz, two AC neutral bus-bars, avionics bus-bar
Electromechanical Loads	Landing gear motor, cabin air blower, avionics blower, electromechanical actuator (optional)
External Lights	Navigation lights (right wing, left wing, tail), strobes (right wing, left wing, tail), rotating beacon, landing/taxi light
Internal Lights	Cabin light, reading light, multifunction cockpit light with dimmer
Stall Warning System	Leading edge sensor (vane type), audio warning horn, independent battery
Instruments	No.1 and No.2 generator voltmeter, ammeter, hourmeter; battery ammeter, fuel gauge
Wiring	Aircraft wires with clear identification labels, all wires coded and labeled, demonstrates aircraft standard wiring practices, all signals accessible through terminal strips
Instructor's Panel	10 x 10 inch access panel (rear-mounted), 16 fault insertion switches
Warnings	Generator out warning, stall warning system aural warnings
Training Materials	User's Manual (42 pages), Study Guide (65 pages), Instructor's Guide (15 pages); CBT (15 hours) optional
Safety	Triple-protection for AC power, dual-level circuit breaker protection, transparent covers on power distribution area, terminal strips, and moving parts
Configurations	Dual Generator System (65L x 33D x 64H inches, 700 lbs.) / Single Generator System (40L x 33D x 64H inches, 600 lbs.)
Construction	Rugged metal-frame on four heavy-duty casters