What do wiring checks normally include?
What is continuity?
Condition if being unbroken or uninterrupted
When is continuity testing carried out?
After bonding but before insulation test
What does a multimeter have to be set to test for continuity?
What two pieces of information does a continuity test give you?
Should power be on or off during a continuity test?
NEVER apply power to a circuit when using continuity test equipment
When can the airframe of an aircraft be used as a return path for a continuity tester?
If it’s a metal fuselage
What are ohmmeters used for?
What are the advantages of an analogue multimeter?
What are the disadvantages of an analogue multimeter?
What do insulation testers identify?
How do insulation testers identify current leakage or faulty isolation?
Use high voltage and low current DC charge to measure the resistance within wires and motor windings
What is the general purpose of insulators in aircraft?
To separate conductors from each other and the air frame
What kind of insulation failure can trip the circuit breaker?
When the insulation is protecting the conductor from touching the airframe and causing a short circuit
When are insulation resistance tests necessary?
What tests are normally carried out before insulation resistance tests?
Visual checks, bonding and continuity tests
What does a typical insulation testing device consist of?
What should the voltage be when using an insulation resistance tester?
Minimum 3 times the normal working voltage
How does a hand cranked insulation tester work?
What does it mean if components are bonded?
What ensures the safe path for current flow or return path for the system to complete the circuit?
Bonding
How does bonding give electrostatic protection?
What does grounding do that bonding doesn’t?
How is grounding done?