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AA.I.A.R2FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Risk management

Management of a system failure.

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Management of a system failure.

Bottom line

Most in-flight failures of the electrical system are located in the generator or alternator. There is simply no substitute for thorough systems and AFM/POH knowledge when operating complex aircraft.

FAA references

  1. RMH Glossary — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-8) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  3. AFH ch. 18 (p. 18-13) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AFH ch. 18 (p. 18-23) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-10) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. AC 90-117, para. 5.4.4 — AC No: 90-117
  7. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-8) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  8. PHAK ch. 7 (p. 7-27) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  9. PHAK ch. 7 (p. 7-40) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  10. AFH ch. 18 (p. 18-9) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  11. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-18) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  12. SEA ch. 7 (p. 7-4) — FAA-H-8083-23
  13. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-29) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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