Electrical System

Question 1

This is used to kick the starter on

Answer 1

Battery

Question 2

Belt-driven by the engine, the 28-volt, 60-amp alternator powers all electrical equipment and recharges the battery during flight.

Answer 2

Alternator

Question 3

A 24-volt battery, located on the firewall or aft, provides power for starting and acts as a backup in case of alternator failure.

Answer 3

Battery

Question 4

A split-rocker switch (BAT/ALT) controls both systems. The BAT side engages the battery contractor, and the ALT side controls the alternator field.

Answer 4

Master switch

Question 5

A split-rocker switch (BAT/ALT) controls both systems. The BAT side engages the battery contractor, and the ALT side controls the alternator field.

Answer 5

Master switch

Question 6

Power is distributed via a Primary Bus (essential equipment) and an Avionics Bus (radios, navigation).

Answer 6

Bus system

Question 7

Protect electrical components from overloads, and in many models, these are push-to-reset.

Answer 7

Circuit breakers

Question 8

The cockpit gauge indicates the performance of the electrical system, showing if the alternator is charging or discharging the battery.

Answer 8

Ammeter/load meter