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CA.I.G.K1fFAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Knowledge

f. Electrical

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Airplane systems, including: f. Electrical

Bottom line

The primary function of an aircraft electrical system is to generate, regulate, and distribute electrical power throughout the aircraft. Electrical energy stored in a battery provides a source of electrical power for starting the engine and a limited supply of electrical power for use in the event the alternator or generator fails.

Key numbers

Key numbers for f. Electrical
NumberWhat it means
up to 40° from windscreen anti-ice electrical currentCompass deviation
system number 24MEL chapter

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 3 (p. 3-8) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. PHAK ch. 7 (p. 7-30) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. PHAK ch. 7 (p. 7-41) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. AFH ch. 16 (p. 16-25) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-8) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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