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PILOT’S INFORMATION MANUAL 700
SECTION 7
DESCRIPTION
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STAND–BY GENERATOR
Stand–by generator supplies a 28–volt stand–by direct current which may be
used in case of main generator failure.
Generator connection with main bus bar is controlled through
”GENERATOR” selector set to ”ST–BY”, it will be effective when connection
conditions are met.
NOTE :
In order to prevent possible errors during flight, access to ”ST–BY” position
requires a double action from the pilot (pull to unlock).
BATTERY
A cadmium–nickel 40Ah battery provides the power required for starting
when no ground power unit is available and is a power supply source when
engine driven generators are stopped.
The battery is always connected to ”BAT BUS” bus bar except when CRASH
lever is pulled down.
Battery connection to main bus bar is controlled through ”SOURCE” selector
set to ”BAT” position.
”BAT OFF” warning light is illuminated when battery is isolated from the main
bus and when main bus is supplied through another source.
GROUND POWER RECEPTACLE
The ground power receptacle allows connection to a ground power unit.
Ground power receptacle connection with main bus bar is controlled through
”SOURCE” selector when set to ”GPU” position, it will be effective when
connection conditions are met.
NOTE :
Ground power receptacle has priority on other generators.
Ground power receptacle door opening is indicated by ”GPU” warning light
illumination.