Training Manual

B 737-300/400/500

ATA 24
Electrical Power

PART 66 B2

Lufthansa LAN
Technical Training For Training Purposes Only
Book No: B737−3 24 JAR B2 E LLTT  LLTT
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ATA 24 ELECTRICAL POWER

For Training Purposes Only

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24-00 GENERAL
AC POWER PHILOSOPHY
Electrical power is generated by one generator on each engine and by one The APU Generator can supply:
APU generator.
On Ground:
Two different types of generators may be installed at the same time. They will AC GEN BUS 1, AC GEN BUS 2, TRANSFER BUS 1 and TRANSFER
have no differences in system behavior and indication. BUS 2

Type 1: Each engine generator is connected to its respective engine
In Air:
through a CSD which converts variable engine RPM to the constant speed
AC GEN BUS 1 or AC GEN BUS 2, TRANSFER BUS 1 and TRANFER
needed to produce 400 Hz used by the electrical system components.
BUS 2

Type 2: Each VSCF (Variable Speed Constant Frequency) Generator is
driven directly from the engine gear box, rotating at a variable speed. The
variable frequency is converted to constant 400 Hz using a solid state, high
power inverter.
There are three basic principles of operation for the electrical system:

1. There is no paralleling of the AC sources of power.

2. The last source of power switched onto the system takes priority
and will automatically disconnect the existing source.

3. There is no automatic connection of electrical power sources. All
sources must be manually connected through the movement of a
switch.
In flight each generator normally powers its own generator bus. If one genera-
tor is inoperative, the APU generator may be used to power the inoperative
generator’s bus.
Each Generator system consists of a generator bus and a transfer bus. If there
is a failure of a generator bus, the associated transfer bus can be supplied au-
tomatically from the powered generator bus. Each transfer bus has an
For Training Purposes Only

associated transfer relay which automatically selects the opposite generator

bus as a power supply if its normal generator bus fails and the transfer switch
is in AUTO position.

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EXTERNAL APU
MAIN POWER GENERATOR MAIN
ENGINE UNIT ENGINE
GEN No 1 GEN No 2

3o
3o 115/200 V
115/200 V

EXT AC BUS
3o 3o
115/200 V APU APU 115/200 V
EPC 1 EPC 2 GB 1 GB 2

GB 1

GB 2

AC GEN BUS 1 AC GEN BUS 2

NORMAL NORMAL
LOAD LOAD

OFF OFF
For Training Purposes Only

NORMAL ALTERNATE ALTERNATE NORMAL

TRANSFER RELAY TRANSFER RELAY

AC TRANSFER BUS 1 AC TRANSFER BUS 2

ESSENTIAL LOAD ESSENTIAL LOAD

Figure 1 AC Power Philosophy

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POWER SUPPLY
AC POWER SUPPLY
The normal inflight configuration of the power system has engine generator 1
connected to generator bus 1, main bus 1 and transfer bus 1. Generator 2 is
connected to generator bus 2, main bus 2 and transfer bus 2. These systems
are separate. In the event of an inoperative generator, the APU generator can
be connected to one of the generator busses thereby restoring full electrical
power.
With the airplane on the ground and external power connected, placing the
Ground Power switch momentarily to ON will trip both engine generators and
connect external power to both generator busses simultaneously. When the
APU is operating, electrical power output of its generator can be connected to
generator bus 1 and/or generator bus 2 through the respective control
switches. Whenever ground power is on both generator busses, and APU or an
engine generator power is applied to one generator bus, ground power contin-
ues to supply power to the other generator bus.
The transfer busses normally receive their power from the respective generator
bus. If a generator bus loses power, the respective transfer bus will automati-
cally receive power from the other generator bus. In addition the protective
auto load−shedding circuit turns off all galley power.
This feature ensures that the remaining generator will not be overloaded.
The electrical system monitors itself for correct voltage, frequency, ground
faults in the generator or excessive current draw from any generator. If any
malfunction develops, the generator affected will be automatically disconnected
from its generator bus.
control computers. The TR-3 disconnect relay can be opened manually for
smoke procedure with the BUS TRANSFER SWITCH in OFF position.
TR voltage range is 24 − 30 V.
The battery bus has two possible sources of power: the battery or battery
charger through the hot battery bus or from TR−3. Under normal operating
conditions, a relay controlled by the battery switch connects the TR−3 to the
battery bus. If TR−3 should fail the battery bus will automatically seek its power
source from the hot battery bus.
Placing the Battery switch to OFF removes the ground for the controlling relays
and will cause the battery bus to lose power unless the electrical standby
power switch is in BAT position. With the electrical standby power switch in
BAT, the hot battery bus will power the battery bus regardless of TR−3 output.
The hot battery bus and the switched hot battery bus receive power from the
battery charger if a generator is operating or from the battery if AC power is not
available. The hot battery bus remains powered at all times. The switched hot
battery bus is powered when battery switch is in ON position.
GROUND SERVICE BUS
The ground service bus is normally powered through generator bus 1. When
the airplane is on the ground and external power is connected, placing the
Ground Service Switch (located on fwd attendant’s panel) to ON will connect
the ground service bus directly to the external power source without energizing
the other airplane electrical busses. This bus contains most of the cabin lighting
and other equipment needed for cleaning.

DC POWER SUPPLY
For Training Purposes Only

Primary DC power is supplied to the DC busses through transformer rectifier

units which are powered from the AC. TR−3 receives power from main bus 2
and has a dual function. It is the primary power source for the battery bus and
an alternate power source for both DC busses 1 and 2.
TR−2 is also a backup power source for DC bus No.1 and TR−1 is also a
backup power source for DC bus No.2.
The TR−3 disconnect relay automatically opens at glide slope capture during a
F/D or A/P ILS approach. This isolates the DC busses during approach in order
to prevent a single failure from effecting both navigation receivers and flight

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EXTERNAL POWER EXTERNAL POWER

CONTACTOR 1 CONTACTOR 2

ENGINE 1 GENERATOR GENERATOR ENGINE 2

1 APU GENERATOR APU GENERATOR GENERATOR 2
GENERATOR
BREAKER 1 BREAKER 2 BREAKER 2
BREAKER 1
AUXILIARY
APU POWER
115V AC 115V AC 115V AC GENERATOR UNIT 115V AC 115V AC
MAIN BUS 1 GEN BUS 1 EXT AC BUS 1 AC EXT PWR GEN BUS 2 MAIN BUS 2
RECEPTACLE

R6 R4
NORM ALT GROUND TRANSFER 2
R3 TRANSFER 1 SERVICE ALT NORM

115V AC
GRD SERVICE
BUSSES
R89
BATTERY CHARGER
TRANSFER

115V AC 115V AC 115V AC 115V AC

115V AC TRANSFER ELEX BUS 2
STANDBY BUS TRANSFER
ELEX BUS 1 BUS 1 WDM 24−31−21 BUS 2
BAT OVHT
& APU START
INTERLOCK
28V AC
28V AC 28V AC 28V AC TRANSFER 28V AC
BUS 1 TRANSFER GRD SERVICE BUS 2
BUS 1 BUSSES BUS 2
R37
STANDBY
POWER
AUTO

STATIC TRANSFORMER EXT PWR TRANSFORMER TRANSFORMER

BATTERY
INVERTER R389 TRANSFORMER BATTERY RECTIFIER 2
RECTIFIER 1 RECTIFIER 1 CHARGER RECTIFIER 3
INVERTER
CONTROL
R9 TR 3
R328 DISCONNECT
STANDBY POWER
For Training Purposes Only

TRANSFER MANUAL

28V DC 28V DC 28V DC SWITCHED 28V DC 28V DC 28V DC 28V DC

28V DC BUS 1 ELEX BUS 1 HOT BAT. BUS HOT BAT BUS BATTERY BUS BUS 2 ELEX BUS 2
R41
STANDBY BUS GEN PWR
CONTROL
R356 R326 R1 BATTERY R355
STANDBY BAT BUS BUS
MANUAL BAT BUS
AIR POWER OFF

GRD

DC EXT PWR
RECEPTACLE

Figure 2 Elec. Power System - AC / DC Power Supply

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STANDBY POWER SYSTEM
The standby power system consists of a 115 volt AC bus and a 28 volt DC bus.
These busses power certain critical communication and navigation equipment
at all times. Normally, the standby busses are powered by Transfer Bus No. 1
and DC Bus No. 1 respectively. If one of these busses lose it is power, the 115
volt AC standby bus will be powered by the battery through a static inverter and
the 28 volt DC standby bus will be powered by the battery bus directly.
A fully charged battery has sufficient capacity to provide power to essential
flight instruments, communication− and navigation equipment for a minimum
of 30 minutes.
Battery voltage range is 22-30 V.
Automatic switching is provided from the normal power sources to the alternate
power source when the Standby Power Switch is in the AUTO position. If ei-
ther the No. 1 DC Bus or the No.1 transfer bus loses power, both standby
busses automatically switch to the battery and battery bus.
The automatic transfer of power from one bus to the other is an inflight feature
only. The air−ground safety sensor prevents the battery bus from powering the
standby busses when the airplane is on the ground. The function of the air−
ground safety sensor may be bypassed by placing the Standby Power switch
to BAT position.
The standby busses may be deactivated with the Standby Power switch to
OFF.
New Generation:
Both standby buses automatically switch to the battery and battery bus in air
and in ground.
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EXTERNAL POWER EXTERNAL POWER

CONTACTOR 1 CONTACTOR 2

ENGINE 1 GENERATOR GENERATOR ENGINE 2

1 APU GENERATOR APU GENERATOR GENERATOR 2
GENERATOR
BREAKER 1 BREAKER 2 BREAKER 2
BREAKER 1
AUXILIARY
APU POWER
115V AC 115V AC 115V AC GENERATOR UNIT 115V AC 115V AC
MAIN BUS 1 GEN BUS 1 EXT AC BUS 1 AC EXT PWR GEN BUS 2 MAIN BUS 2
RECEPTACLE

R6 R4
NORM ALT GROUND TRANSFER 2
R3 TRANSFER 1 SERVICE ALT NORM

115V AC
GRD SERVICE
BUSSES
R89
BATTERY CHARGER
TRANSFER

115V AC 115V AC 115V AC 115V AC

115V AC TRANSFER ELEX BUS 2
STANDBY BUS TRANSFER
ELEX BUS 1 BUS 1 WDM 24−31−21 BUS 2
BAT OVHT
& APU START
INTERLOCK
28V AC
28V AC 28V AC 28V AC TRANSFER 28V AC
BUS 1 TRANSFER GRD SERVICE BUS 2
BUS 1 BUSSES BUS 2
R37
STANDBY
POWER
AUTO

STATIC TRANSFORMER EXT PWR TRANSFORMER TRANSFORMER

BATTERY
INVERTER R389 TRANSFORMER BATTERY RECTIFIER 2
RECTIFIER 1 RECTIFIER 1 CHARGER RECTIFIER 3
INVERTER
CONTROL
R9 TR 3
R328 DISCONNECT
STANDBY POWER
For Training Purposes Only

TRANSFER MANUAL

28V DC 28V DC 28V DC SWITCHED 28V DC 28V DC 28V DC 28V DC

28V DC BUS 1 ELEX BUS 1 HOT BAT. BUS HOT BAT BUS BATTERY BUS BUS 2 ELEX BUS 2
R41
STANDBY BUS GEN PWR
CONTROL
R356 R326 R1 BATTERY R355
STANDBY BAT BUS BUS
MANUAL BAT BUS
AIR POWER OFF

GRD

DC EXT PWR
RECEPTACLE

Figure 3 Elec. Power System - Standby Power

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EXTERNAL POWER
PANEL P19
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EXTERNAL POWER PANEL P19

RECEPTACLE

Figure 4 Location - External Power Panel P19

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Figure 5 Location - AC Generator / CSD

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ELECTRICAL POWER CONTROL PANEL

DC Ammeter
Indicates current of source selected by the DC Meter Selector Switch.
DC Voltmeter
Indicates voltage of source selected by the DC Meter Selector Switch.
DC Meter Selector Switch
Selects DC source for DC Voltmeter and DC Ammeter.
Frequency Meter
Reads frequency of source selected by the AC Meter Selector Switch.
AC Voltmeter

Indicates (Scale Range100 − 130 V) AC voltage selected by AC Meter Se-
lector Switch.

Indicates (Scale Range 0 − 30 V) Residual Voltage of the selected Genera-
tor when the RESID VOLTS switch is pushed.
AC Meter Selector Switch
Selects the AC source for the AC Volt Meter and Frequency Meter. The posi-
tion Test is for further measuring purpose.
Battery Switch

ON (guarded position): With No. 2 AC Main Bus powered TR 3 provides
power to the Battery Bus. If No. 2 AC Main Bus is not powered, the Battery
Bus receives the power via Hot Battery Bus

OFF: Battery Bus and Switched HOT Battery Bus are deenergized and Ex-
For Training Purposes Only
Residual Volts Switch
Push to read residual voltage of Generator selected by AC Meter Selector
Switch. The Generator Control Relay (Field Relay) must be tripped by the re-
spective Generator Switch when the Engine is running.
Caution: If respective GCR has not tripped, AC Voltmeter could be damaged.
Low Oil Pressure Light (amber)
Illuminates when the respective CSD/VSCF oil pressure is below 120 PSI. Si-
multaneously, the Master Caution Warning with ELEC Annunciator comes on.
High Oil Temperature Light (amber)
Illuminates when CSD/VSCF oil temperature exceeds 157C. Simultaneously,
the Master Caution Warning with ELEC Annunciator comes on.
Standby Power Switch

AUTO (guarded position):
During normal operation DC Standby Bus is powered by DC Bus No. 1,
AC Standby Bus is powered by the 115 Volt AC Transfer Bus No. 1.
If either power source fails, the following switching will occur:
− In Air: Battery Bus will be automatically connected to the DC Standby
Bus and the Battery to the Static Inverter in order to supply the AC
Standby Bus.
− On Ground: No automatic transfer switching will occur. The Standby
Busses are deenergized.

OFF (unguarded center position)
The Standby Busses are deenergized.

BAT (unguarded position)

ternal Power will be tripped from the airplane.

The Battery Bus supplies the DC Standby Bus and Static Inverter supplies
Galley Power Switch the AC Standby Bus regardless of the BAT Switch position.

ON: The galleys are powered when the Generator Busses are energized. Standby Power OFF Light (amber)

OFF: The galleys are deenergized. Illuminates when the AC Standby Bus is not powered.
Disconnect Switch (guarded and safetied)
Disconnects the respective CSD from Engine actuation (VSCF will be discon-
nected electrical only).
Caution: Actuating is allowed only when Engine is running (min. Idle Speed).

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−0+
400
DC CPS
−50 +50
FREQ 420

110 120
20
AC
DC VOLTS 40 VOLTS 30

ELECTRICAL POWER CONTROL PANEL

TR 1 APU GEN
(UPPER) P5 GEN 1
INV POSITON:
BAT TR 2 GEN 2
NOT ON OLD AIRPLANES
BAT GRD
TR 3 INV
BUS PWR
STBY TEST
STBY TEST PWR
PWR
RESID
GALLEY VOLTS
OFF OFF
BAT
ON
ON
AC

1 2
LOW OIL STANDBY LOW OIL
DRIVE ALTERNATE INSTALLATION
1 PRESSURE PWR OFF PRESSURE 1 1
For Training Purposes Only

HIGH OIL STANDBY POWER HIGH OIL

TEMP TEMP

DISCONNECT DISCONNECT

BAT OFF AUTO

Figure 6 Electrical Power Control Panel (Upper)

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Drive Temp Switch Bus Transfer Switch
Selector Switch with 2 positions (RISE / IN) for Generator Drive Oil Tempera- The Bus Transfer Switch has 2 positions.
ture Indicator.
AUTO (guarded):
Generator Drive Oil Temperature Indicator − Allows automatic transfer of Transfer Bus to the Generator Bus on the
opposite side, when the respective Generator Bus fails.
Displays the temperature of the oil used in the CSD / VSCF.

OFF:

RISE (outer scale)
− No power transfer switching of the Transfer Bus to the opposite Genera-
− Displays the
temperature of the In and Out flowing oil within the CSD /
tor Bus possible, when the respective Generator Bus fails. (Smoke Pro-
VSCF.
cedure).

IN (inner scale)
− The TR 3 Disconnect Relay is open and eliminates the parallel switching
− Displays the oil temperature entering the CSD / VSCF (Normally moni- of DC Bus No. 1 and DC Bus No. 2.
tored).
Transfer Bus Off Light (amber)
Ground Power Available Light (blue)
Illuminates when the respective Transfer Bus is not powered. Simultaneously,
Illuminates when External Power Plug is plugged and Voltage is available. the Master Caution Warning with ELEC Annunciator comes on.
Ground Power Switch Bus Off Light (amber)
The GRD PWR switch has 3 positions: Momentary ON − OFF and spring Illuminates when the respective Generator Bus is not powered. Simultaneously,
loaded to the center position. the Master Caution Warning with ELEC Annunciator comes on.

ON: Ground Power available and Battery Switch in ON position
Generator Off Bus Light (blue)
− If Ground Power has no fault, EPC 2 and ECP 1 closes.
Illuminates when the respective Generator does not supply the Generator Bus.
− If Ground Service Switch has been switched to ON before, it will trip to
OFF position. APU Generator Off Bus Light
− If both Engine Generators supply the airplane, the following switching Illuminates when:
sequence will occur:

The APU reaches the normal RPM after starting ( Garret APU
95 %,

GB No. 2 trips and EPC No. 2 closes APS 2000 APU
98 % ) and the APU Generator does not supply any

GB No. 1 trips and EPC No. 1 closes Generator Bus.

OFF:
The APU stops automatically because of a shut down signal and the APU
For Training Purposes Only

− Both External Power Contactors will be tripped. Start Switch is not in the OFF position.

AC Ammeter
Displays the Load of the respective Generator

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DRIVE TEMP
RISE

Electrical Power Control Panel

(LOWER) P5 IN
DRIVE CAN BE
RECONNECTED
ONLY ON
RISE GRD RISE
10 20 10 20
0 80
IN
120 30 0 80 IN120 30
40 160 40 160
GEN DRIVE GEN DRIVE
OIL TEMP OIL TEMP
C C
For Training Purposes Only

LOW OIL OVER

MAINT PRESSURE FAULT SPEED
B A A A

Figure 7 Electrical Power Control Panel (Lower)

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Generator Switch
The Generator Switch has 3 positions: Momentary ON / OFF and spring
loaded to center position.

OFF:
− Trip signal to respective GCR and GB.
− The associated generator is disconnected from its bus.

ON:
− Close signal to the respective GCR (if tripped).
− Trips associated EPC and APU GB and closes the GB (if voltage is cor-
rect).

APU Generator Switch

Three position switch, spring loaded to the center position.

OFF: Trip signal to APU GCR (if both switches are switched to OFF), trips
the associated APU GB.

ON: Closes APU GCR (if tripped), trips the respective ENG GB or EPC and
closes the associated APU GB.
NOTE: When airplane is in AIR, the APU Generator can be switched either on
GEN BUS No. 1 or GEN BUS No. 2., because of load limitations.
APU AC Ammeter
Indicates the APU Generator load.
For Training Purposes Only

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DRIVE TEMP
RISE

Electrical Power Control Panel

(LOWER) P5 IN
DRIVE CAN BE
RECONNECTED
ONLY ON
RISE GRD RISE
10 20 10 20
0 80
IN
120 30 0 80 IN120 30
40 160 40 160
GEN DRIVE GEN DRIVE
OIL TEMP OIL TEMP
C C
For Training Purposes Only

LOW OIL OVER

MAINT PRESSURE FAULT SPEED
B A A A

Figure 8 Elec. Power Control Panel (Lower) cont.

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ELECTRICAL POWER ANNUNCIATOR PANEL (M238)

GENERAL
The Electrical Power Annunciator Panel M238 is located in a well of the P6
panel in the Cockpit entrance way and faces aft. It is used for the indication of
power on the individual AC and DC Busses and indication of Faults which trip
the Generator Control Relays.
The M238 is divided into three sections:

AC Bus Lights (neon type)

DC Bus Lights (white)

Malfunction Lights (white)
There are to switches on the M238:

ERASE (S1)
− The latched Malfunction Lights can be deleted when switch is being
pushed (except MT−Light)

INDICATE/TEST (S2)
Three position switch, spring loaded to the center position.
− INDICATE:

All DC Bus Lights illuminate, when DC Busses are powered.
− TEST:

Light Test for DC Bus Lights and Malfunction Lights.
For Training Purposes Only

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M238 LOCATION

DC BUS
MALFUNCTION LIGHTS
INDICATION LIGHTS

AC BUS
INDICATION LIGHTS
(COVERED)
For Training Purposes Only

Figure 9 Electrical Power Annunciator Panel M238

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POWER SYSTEM TEST MODULE M400

General
The Power System Test Module M400 is a switch panel for testing the airplane
power system with current transformer selecting relays and portable meter M400 LOCATION
jacks. It permits measuring DC voltages and current values, and AC voltages,
current values and frequency at various electrical system component connec-
tions throughout the electrical system. The module is at the top of the load con-
trol center panel P6. Calibrated portable meters may be connected to check
the accuracy of meters on the pilot’s overhead panel P5.
The system test operation consists of selecting various combinations of set-
tings on the two switches (S1 and S2) in M400 and observing the meters on
P5. The DC and AC rotary switches on pilot’s overhead panel are turned to
TEST position for meter readings of DC volts, AC volts, and frequency. Gener-
ator ammeter readings are depend on the position of S2 switch; voltmeter and
frequency meter readings depend on the position of S1 and S2 switches.
When M400 is not being used, S2 have to be set to position B.
For Training Purposes Only

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S2 S1
POWER SYSTEM TEST
F G 6 7
E H 5 8
JACKS FOR
EXTERNAL D A 4 1
MEASURING C B 3 2
For Training Purposes Only

PART NO.
SER. NO.

AC DC

Figure 10 M400 Power System Test Module

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24-10 GENERATOR DRIVE / CSD

GENERAL
The purpose of the engine generator drive (constant speed drive − CSD), is to
convert the variable speed of the engine (accessory gearbox) to a constant
speed (6000 RPM) for the driven generator to produce ac power at constant
frequency. The constant speed drive is located on the left side of the engine,
on the front of the accessory gearbox. The CSD is a hydromechanical trans-
mission using hydraulic trimming and mechanical controls to govern the output
rotational speed.
Located on the CSD are:

oil inlet and outlet connection with temperature bulbs

wet spline cavity fill valves

main electrical connector and harness

vent valve mount

low oil pressure switch (LOP)

oil quantity sight glass

disconnect solenoid output pad drain (generator side) charge filter with dif-
ferential pressure Indicator

drain plug (reservoir)

case drain and magnetic drain plug

governor adjustment

reset handle
On the input end of the CSD is a QAD (Quick Attach Detach) flange for CSD
attachment to the QAD ring on the gearbox. On the opposite face are 12 studs
for the generator attachment.
For Training Purposes Only

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MAIN
ELECTRICAL
GENERATOR CONNECTOR
ATTACHMENT AND HARNESS VENT
STUDS (12) VALVE

SIGHT
GLASS
DIFFERENTIAL
LOW OIL
PRESSURE
INDICATOR PRESSURE
SWITCH
DISCONNECT
SOLENOID

WET SPLINE
SERVICE PORT

OUTPUT
PAD DRAIN

CHARGE
FILTER

CASE DRAIN AND

MAGNETIC CHIP
DETECTOR
For Training Purposes Only

OIL INLET
PORT

GOVERNOR
ADJUSTMENT
COVER RESET
HANDLE DRAIN PLUG
(6 o’clock (RESERVOIR) QAD RING
position)
LOCKBOLT
OIL OUTLET WET SPLINE
DOWN CONNECTION SERVICE PORT

Figure 11 CSD - Components

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CSD SERVICING
General − Stop for five minutes.
The CSD sight glass has different ranges for the oil level on the left and right NOTE: The time will let the oil level become stable.
engines. This is because the left and right engines are at different angles. The
Look at the oil level in the sight glass on the CSD.
oil quantity of the CSD is 10.7 pints. The oil quantity of the external system is − If the oil level is below the bottom of the applicable range, add oil to the
2.75 pints.The total oil quantity for a dry CSD oil system is 13.45 pints for each CSD.
engine.
− If the oil level is above the top of the applicable range, drain some oil
The oil level shown on the sight glass of a disconnected CSD can show more from the CSD.
oil than there is. Expanded air can push the oil from the oil cooler into the CSD.

Remove the coupling from the case pressure-fill valve and install the cap.
To get an accurate indication of the oil level, fill the CSD and look at the sight
glass again. Leakage of the seal in the CSD will let oil flow from the CSD to the
spline cavity. A defective input shaft seal will cause these indications:

The oil level in the CSD will decrease.

The oil level in the spline cavity will increase.

CSD Oil Level Check

Push the vent valve cap on the top of the CSD to remove the internal pres-
sure.

Look at the oil level in the sight glass on the CSD.
− If the oil level is above the top of the applicable range, drain some of the
oil from the CSD.
− If the oil level is below the bottom of the applicable range, add oil to the
CSD.
CSD Fill Procedure
Make sure that you have the correct oil for the CSD. Refer to the marker on the
CSD to find the oil that is in the CSD.
For Training Purposes Only

Remove the cap from the case pressure-fill valve.

Connect the coupling of the service cart to the case pressure-fill valve.

Set the pressure from the service cart to 5 - 40 psi.
CAUTION: DO NOT PUT TOO MUCH OIL INTO THE CSD. TOO MUCH
OIL WILL CAUSE THE CSD TO BECOME TOO HOT AND
CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE GENERATOR DRIVE.

Fill the CSD until the oil level increases to the bottom of the applicable
range on the sight glass.

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GENERATOR DRIVE
24-10

PRESSURE SIGHT GLASS

FILL VALVE

CSD PRESSURE
FILL PORT

CSD CSD
OIL COOLER
For Training Purposes Only

(FAN AIR STREAM)

FAN CASE

SCAVENGE
FILTER

VIEW LOOKING AFT

Figure 12 CSD - Servicing

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GENERATOR DRIVE
24-10

Oil Cooler
The CSD oil cooler is used for cooling the oil from the CSD.
It is located in an opening on the right hand side of the engine fan duct.
The cooler is a small oil/air heat exchanger using fan air. A pressure relief valve
is installed in the cooler assembly. On the outlet fitting is an HIGH OIL TEM-
PERATURE switch installed.
During engine operation, hot oil from the CSD passes through the cooler; fan
air provides the cooling for the oil. If the cooler becomes blocked on the oil
side, a pressure relief valve cracks open at 50 psi differential pressure and is
fully open at 90 psi differential pressure allowing oil to bypass the cooler core.
CSD Line Filter (Scavenge Filter)
The Line oil filter collects contamination from the oil. This prevents damage to
the CSD and oil cooler.
The line filter has a pop-out button. The pop-out button extends when the oil
pressure becomes to high. This is an indication that the oil filter element is full
of contamination and will not let the oil flow through it.
The line oil filter is on the fan case at the 5 o clock position.
For Training Purposes Only

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GENERATOR DRIVE
24-10

CSD COOLER

LINE OIL
FILTER
HOUS-
ENGINE FAN ING
CASE

CSD LINE FILTER

CSD OIL
COOLER (SCAVENGE FILTER)
VIEW LOOKING AFT
BY-PASS
VALVE
POP−
OUT
INDICATOR
OIL-OUT
PORT

BOLT AND WASHER

(TYPICAL, 8 PLACES) CSD LINE FILTER
(SCAVENGE FILTER)
OIL-IN
PORT GASKET
For Training Purposes Only

HIGH OIL
TEMPERATURE
SWITCH FWD

Figure 13 CSD - Oil Cooler

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GENERATOR DRIVE
DESCRIPTION OPERATION
Hydraulic System
The constant speed drive consists of two positive displacement axial slipper
piston−type hydraulics units and mechanical axial geared differential which per-
forms the speed summing function. One hydraulic unit is of fixed displacement
and the other one is a variable displacement type.
The hydraulic system consists of the charge pump, the scavenge pump and
the charge relief valve. The charge pump is located in the system between the
all−attitude reservoir and the transmission. It supplies oil to the hydraulic units,
governor, control piston and the lubricating system. The charge pump forces
the oil through the charge filter which incorporates a differential indicator (not
used). Connected to the charge line is a low oil pressure switch which operates
at 120-160 psi. The scavenge pump is located in the system between the
transmission sump and the external oil cooler. The scavenge pump picks up
lube oil and internal leakage and pumps it through the external oil cooler into
the all−attitude reservoir
Governor
The governor is a spring−biased, flyweight operated sleeve valve. It functions
to control porting of charge oil to the control cylinder. The rotating sleeve valve
is driven by the output gear and hence is responsive to transmission output
speed. Flyweights pivoted on this sleeve move a valve stem located within the
sleeve against the bias of a spring. The valve allows Increasing or decreasing
oil pressure application to the control cylinder which in turn controls the variable
displacement hydraulic unit.
For Training Purposes Only
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Disconnect
The disconnect solenoid is activated by 28 volt dc from a guarded switch on
the P5 panel. The normally closed contacts of the switch connect a ground to
the disconnect solenoid; thus both sides of the coil are grounded to prevent the
possibility of voltage pickup and inadvertantly tripping the CSD. A second sec-
tion of this switch − provides 28 volt dc to the trip coil of the generator control
relay, tripping off the generator field. The CSD re−connection is by an external
reset handle.
NOTE: Diconnect of the CSD is allowed only, when Engine is running. Re-con-
nect is allowed only, on a stopped Engine.
An overrunning clutch is provided in the output shaft permitting the generator to
motor freely at rotational speeds above that of the drive output.
Temperature Monitoring
Heat produced by the transmission is absorbed by the oil in the unit and dissi-
pated in an oil cooler at the fwd end of the engine. The hot oil passes through
an external filter (Scavenge Filter) then trough the cooler.
Two variable resistance temperature bulbs measure the oil temperature on ei-
ther side of the oil cooler. One bulb measures the input oil temperature to the
CSD and is read on a meter on P5 panel. A switch on the panel alters the cir-
cuit to include the oil out temperature bulb so that the meter can indicate the
rise in oil temperature through the CSD.
Normal temperature rise of the oil through the transmission is about 10 0C at
continuous full load with an inlet oil temperature of about 80 0C − 90 0C (Nor-
mal) at normal input speeds. The oil in the transmission serves as a lubricant,
as a coolant and as the hydraulic medium of the drive.
The oil returning from the cooler is deaerated in a swirl chamber in the reser-
voir. If the temperature of the oil reaches 157 0C a thermo switch in the in−line
closes illuminating the HIGH OIL TEMP light on the P5 panel.
A vent valve is provided to prevent negative pressure and retain positive pres-
sure. Oil quantity is indicated by a sight gage.
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24-10

RESET HANDLE
1 2
AXIAL GEAR LOW OIL STANDBY LOW OIL
DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE PWR OFF PRESSURE
INPUT SPLINE 4300 - 8600 RPM 6000 RPM TO HIGH OIL HIGH OIL
STANDBY POWER
IN ACCESSORY DISCONNECT GENERATOR TEMP TEMP
GEAR BOX DRIVE

TO PUMPS BAT OFF AUTO

PUMP MOTOR AND GOVERNOR ( 3 PSI ) VENT
FLY
WEIGHT AND
GOVERNOR VACUUM
DRIVE TEMP
( 20 PSI ) VALVE
RISE
FREQUENCY
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
CHARGE
PRESSURE SW
( 120 PSI ) IN
DISCONNECT DISCONNECT
TO
FROM LUBE
TO SUMP JETS RISE RISE
GEAR 10 20 10 20
OUTPUT CHARGE RELIEF
0 IN 30 0 IN 30
VALVE 80 120 80 120
( 250 PSI ) 40 160 40 160
GEN DRIVE GEN DRIVE
OIL TEMP OIL TEMP
GRAVITY FILL PORT RESERVOIR
C C
CHARGE CHARGE
FILTER PUMP
IN
TEMP
BULB
SCAVENGE POPOUT
PUMP HIGH OIL
TEMP
T BULB
OIL OUTFLOW TO
WET PAD CAVITY OUT
TEMP
SUMP BULB OIL COOLER
SCAVENGE
PRESS FILL PORT FILTER
For Training Purposes Only

SPLINE
CAVITY
PRESSURE CASE
FILL CHECK DRAIN &
VALVE MAGNETIC
FIRE MASTER
PLUG
WARN CAUTION
PUSH TO RESET PUSH TO RESET
ELEC
SUPPLY CHARGE
PRESSURE

CONTROL
PRESSURE RETURN OIL

Figure 14 Constant Speed Drive

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AC GENERATION
24-20

24-20 AC GENERATION
GENERAL
The ac generation system consists of generators, manual controls, generator Each of the GCU’s (and also the bus protection panel - BPP) contains a trans-
control relays (GCR), generator control units (GCU), main power circuit break- former rectifier unit (TRU). The TRU converts the 3-phase ac power to 28 volt
ers (GB) and annunciator lights. dc power for the control and protection circuits during normal system operation.
If the ac power is not available or the TRU has failed, the power for the control
AC Generator with CSD
and protection circuits is available from the switched hot battery bus. With
A rotating electromagnetic field causes the output voltage - three phase electri- the battery switch in ON position the switched hot battery bus is con-
cal power at 115 volts and a constant frequency of 400 Hz- to be induced in the nected to the three GCU‘s and the BPP as a back-up power for each of the TR
stationary generator armature. The engine-driven generators are driven by units.
CSD’s. A complete generator assembly consists of an ac exciter generator, a
rotating rectifier and a main generator. Generator Breaker
The generator breakers connect the 115 volt ac, 400 Hz, 3-phase power to the
AC Generator/VSCF (Variable Speed Constant Frequency)
distribution system from the engine and APU generators.
The VSCF is interchangeable with the CSD and generator assembly. The
VSCF gets power from a variable speed shaft on the accessory gearbox on the Annunciator Lights
engine. It converts this to three phase electrical power at 115 volts and a The annunciator lights indicate the situation of the ac system and the genera-
constant frequency of 400 Hz. tors.
Generator Manual Controls
Manual controls and monitoring devices for the electrical power system are on
the forward overhead panel P5. The switches for latching contactors are mo-
mentary. There is an ac ammeter for each engine. The ac voltmeter and fre-
quency meter monitor various systems as determined by the selector switches
below the meters.
Generator Control Relay (GCR)
The GCR, located in the generator control unit, energizes the generator field.
For Training Purposes Only

The GCR and the generator field circuit are normally closed. The GCR’s may
be opened or closed by the GEN switches on the pilot’s forward overhead
panel P5 or opened by signals from the GCU protection circuits.

Generator Control Unit

The purpose of the generator control unit is to provide excitation, control and
protection functions for the generator system. The three GCU’s are located in
the right front of the P6 panel.

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AC GENERATION
24-20

APU
EXT GEN
PWR
EPC 1 EPC 2

APU GB 2
For Training Purposes Only

APU GB 1
GB 1 GB 2

FROM GCU 2 FROM GCU 1

XFER XFER
RLY 1 RLY 2

CL = CLOSE SIGNAL
TR = TRIP SIGNAL

Figure 15 AC System Schematic

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AC GENERATION
24-20

GENERATOR CONTROL UNIT

General Generator Control Relay Operation
Each of the three generator control units (GCU), located in the P6 panel, con- The GCR is closed only by placing the generator switch (P5 panel) momenta-
tains the following: rIy to ON.

A field power supply (TR unit) which converts 3−phase, ac power from the The GCR is opened by:
generator to a dc voltage for generator excitation. Manual:

A control dc power supply (TR unit) which converts 3−phase, ac power from
1. Generator switch momentarly to OFF
the generator to 28 volt dc power for the control and protection circuits for

2. Fire handle (P5) pulled (7 +/- 2 seconds time delay)
the ac power system.

3. CSD disconnect switch activated momentarly

A voltage regulator which controls the dc power from the field power supply
for the generator exciter. Automatic:

A double-coil magnetic − latching generator control relay (GCR), which con-
1. HV 130 +/-3 volts (with inverse time delay)
nects the output of the field power supply to the generator exciter.
2. LV 100 +/- 3 volts (7 +/-2 seconds time delay)

Protection circuits for:
3. OC 170-175 A (with inverse time delay)
− Overvoltage HV 130 +/-3 volts
4. DP 20-30 A (with 25 ms time delay)
− Undervoltage LV 100 +/- 3 volts The control dc power supply in the generator control unit is backed up by 24
− Overfrequency OF 430 +/- 5 Hertz volt dc from the switched hot battery bus.
− Underfrequency UF 365 +/- 5 Hertz The GCR is not opened by:
− Overcurrent OC 170-175 amps
1. OF 430 +/− 5 Hertz (0.25 to 0.60 seconds time delay)
− Differential Protection DP 20-30 amps
2. UF 365 +/− 5 Hertz (0.25 to 0.60 seconds time delay)

Engine Shutdown
The overfrequency and unterfrequency circuits are set to operate at 425 to 435
Hertz and 360 to 370 Hertz respectively. A time delay 0.25 to 0.60 second pre-
vents transients from the generator causing the GB to trip. The circuit also pro-
vides for a lockout of undervoltage protection during normal shutdown of the
For Training Purposes Only

system.
When an engine is shut down, the engine−driven generator will reach an under-
freuency condition there tripping the GB and disconnecting the generator from
the load bus.

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AC GENERATION
24-20

CSD FIRE
ANNUNCIATOR DISC HANDLE
PANEL M238 SWITCH
GEN 1
FF MT BACK - UP
FROM BATTERY
(BAT SW. ON)

HV LV ON

OFF

GENERATOR
CONTROL + SWITCH
DC PROTECTION
POWER CIRCUITS
SUPPLY TRIP

VOLTAGE
REGULATOR CLOSE

GCR FIELD
EXCITATION
CONTROL
CIRCUITS
AC
GENERATOR
CONTROL UNIT
(GCU) GENERATOR
AC
115 /
For Training Purposes Only

200 V AC DC

POR PERMANENT
TO GEN MAGNETS
BUS

RECTIFYING
GENERATOR 6000 RPM DIODES
BREAKER (GB) INPUT FROM
CSD
VOLT F FREQUENCY
METER V METER

Figure 16 Generator Control Unit

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AC GENERATION
24-20

BUS TRANSFER
General For Example (Bus Transfer Switch in OFF position):
Each Transfer Bus has an associated Transfer Relay which automatically se-
If the Bus Transfer Switch has been switched to the OFF position (in case
lects the opposite Generator Bus as a power supply if its normal Generator Bus of smoke procedure), the TR 3 Disconnect Relay is deenergized and there-
fails and the Transfer Switch is in AUTO position. fore the parallel switching of DC Bus No.1 and DC Bus No. 2 is eliminated.
When a Generator fails, the Alternate coils of the Transfer Relays can not
Transfer Relays be energized and the respective Transfer Bus is isolated.
The Transfer Relays No. 1 and No. 2 are located in the P6 panel. The Relay
contacts have three positions:

Normal

Alternate

Off
The position of the contacts is controlled by auxiliary contacts of the GB’s or
EPC’s, Transfer Control Relays and the position of the Bus Transfer Switch.

Normal Operation
During normal operation,

Generator No. 1 powers Generator Bus No. 1 through closed GB 1. The
Generator Bus No. 1 supplies over the Transfer Relay No. 1 (Norm coil en-
ergized) Transfer Bus No. 1.

Generator No. 2 powers Generator Bus No. 2 through closed GB 2. The
Generator Bus No. 2 supplies over the Transfer Relay No. 2 (Norm coil en-
ergized) Transfer Bus No. 2.

Alternate Operation
If one Generator fails, the respective GB trips and the associated Transfer
For Training Purposes Only

Relay Alternate coil will be energized. The respective Transfer Bus is supplied
by the still powered Generator Bus from the other side (Bus Transfer Switch
must be in AUTO position).
For Example (Bus Transfer Switch in AUTO position):

If Generator No.1 fails, the GB 1 trips and the Gen Bus No.1 looses the
power. The Norm coil of Transfer Relay 1 will be deenergized and the Alter-
nate coil is being energized. The Transfer Bus No.1 is supplied by the Gen
Bus No. 2.

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AC GENERATION
24-20

GEN BUS 1 MAIN BUS 1 GEN BUS 2 MAIN BUS 2

TRANSFER TRANSFER
RELAY BUS TRANSFER RELAY
NO. 1 NO. 2

NORM ALT ALT NORM

BAT CHARGER
TRANSFER

TRANSFER BUS 1 TRANSFER BUS 2

TR 1 TR 2 TR 3
For Training Purposes Only

TR 3 DISCONNECT
DC BUS 1 RELAY DC BUS 2

GENERATOR AMMETERS AND BUS

SWITCHING PANEL (P5−4)

Figure 17 Electrical Smoke Isolation

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AC GENERATION
24-20

AC POWER ANNUNCIATOR LIGHTS

TRANSFER BUS OFF light
The amber TRANSFER BUS OFF light illuminates:

if both the normal and alternate coil of the bus transfer relay are relaxed.
The bus transfer relay being in the center or neutral position is an indication of
loss of power to the transfer bus.

BUS OFF light

The amber BUS OFF light illuminates:

if its respective engine generator breaker, APU GB and external power con-
tactor are open.
For generator, it is an indication of loss of power to the generator bus and main
bus.

GEN OFF BUS light

The blue GEN OFF BUS light illuminates:

if its respective generator breaker is open.
It is an indication that the generator is not powering the respective generator
bus.

APU GEN OFF BUS light

The blue APU GEN OFF BUS light illuminates:

if both APU generator breakers are open.
It is an indication that the APU is operating and over 95% RPM or after APU
shut down, but the APU generator is not powering either generator bus.
For Training Purposes Only

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AC GENERATION
24-20

28 VDC
28 VDC GCU 2
GCU 1
For Training Purposes Only

K1−3
SEAL-IN RELAY
P5−4

APU SPEED
SWITCH 95 %

Figure 18 AC Power Annunciator Lights

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DC GENERATION
24−30

24−30 DC GENERATION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Purpose
The 28 volt dc power is used for operation of the airplane systems. The power
is obtained from the battery and from conversion of ac power.

System Description
The system consists of a battery, three transformer rectifiers, battery charger,
static inverter, external dc power receptacle, relays, switches and busses.

Component Locations
The components associated with the dc power are located in the electronics
compartment (battery, transformer rectifiers, battery charger, static inverter,
external dc receptacle), on P5 panel (switches) and in P6 panel (sensor and
relays).
General Operation
If ac power is operating, the three transformer rectifiers (TRU 1, TRU 2 and
TRU 3) and battery charger supply the 28 volt dc power. The inverter converts
battery power to 115 volt ac for the standby system. The external dc is used for
starting APU if battery output is too low. The distribution system consists of a
hot battery bus, dc bus No. 1, dc bus No.2 and standby bus.
For Training Purposes Only

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DC GENERATION
24−30

FROM 115V AC GND FROM 115V AC

SERVICE BUS MAIN BUS 2
BATTERY
CHARGER
TRANSFER
WDM 24−31−21 WDM 24−31−21
BAT OVHT BATTERY
& APU START CHARGER
INTERLOCK CONTROL MODE

DC EXT FROM 115V AC

FROM 115V AC FROM 115V AC POWER TRANSFER FROM 115V AC
TRANSFER BUS 1 EXT PWR BUS RECEPTACLE BUS 2 MAIN BUS 2

EXT PWR BATTERY

TRU 1 1 BATTERY TRU 2 TRU 3
TRU 1 CHARGER

R9
TR 3
DISCONNECT
R41
GEN PWR
CONTROL
28V DC 28V DC 28V DC SWITCHED 28V DC 28V DC 28V DC 28V DC
BUS 1 ELEX BUS 1 HOT BAT BUS HOT BAT BUS BAT BUS BUS 2 ELEX BUS 2
For Training Purposes Only

BAT SWITCH
ON P5 (ON
POS− CONNECTS WDM STANDBY POWER
SWITCHED HOT 24−56−01 SWITCH ON P5
BAT BUS TO BATTERY (BAT POS− CONNECTS
BATTERY) BUS RELAYS HOT BAT BUS &
1 BUILD−IN THE 28V DC BAT BUS)
BUS PROTECTION
PANEL (BPP)

Figure 19 DC Power System Schematic

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EXTERNAL POWER
24−40

24−40 EXTERNAL POWER

CONTROL AND PROTECTION
General
AC External Power, when provided to the External Power Receptacle, can
power the entire electrical power systems or only the Ground Service Busses.
The components of the AC External Power System are the External Power
Panel, Bus Protection Panel (BPP), External Power Contactors, External
Power Relay, Ground Service Relay, and manual control devices.
Operation
Providing power to the External Power Receptacle illuminates the EXTERNAL
POWER CONN and NOT IN USE lights on P19 panel and GRD POWER
AVAILABLE light on P5 panel. The EXTERNAL POWER CONN and GRD
POWER AVAILABLE lights remain on at all times that External Power is con-
nected. The NOT IN USE light extinguishes when the GND PWR or GROUND
SERVICE switch is set to ON or when the fueling station access door is
opened. When the GND PWR switch on P 5 Panel is set to ON and the BPP
sense no faults, external power relay R 348 closes. When R 348 is closed, GENERATOR AMMETERS AND BUS
EPC 1 and EPC 2 close and GROUND SERVICE switch is deactivated. SWITCHING PANEL (P5−4)
If the APU or Engine Generator Breakers are closed, they will trip prior to the
EPCs closing.

The following switching sequence will occur during power change from APU
/ ENG Generator to EXT PWR:
− With External Power Control Relay K1 energized, Relay External Power
R348 energizes.
− APU GB 2 (ENG GB 2) trips.
For Training Purposes Only

− EPC 2 closes and EXP 2 AUX Relay R351 energizes.

− APU GB 1 (ENG GB 1) trips.
− EPC 1 closes.
External Power cannot be energized if there is one of the following faulty condi-
tions:

Negative Sequence Voltage (NSV)

Over Voltage (OV) EXTERNAL POWER PANEL (P19)

Under Voltage (UV)

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EXTERNAL POWER
24−40

EXT PWR
CONTR R 348
EXT PWR
CONTR

GCU 2 (PR)
OFF R CTRL
APU GCU (PR) L CTRL
GROUND
POWER GCU 1 (PR)
SWITCH EPC 2
APU GB
CLOSE TRIP TRIP
CIRCUIT TRIP

28 V CLOSE
DC
BATT
SW ON APU GB 2 ENG GB 2

APU GCU
K1 K2 ON TRIP CLOSE EXT PWR TRIP
CONTROL TRIP TRIP
RELAY
P5 - 4 (EPCR) CLOSE
CONTROL AND PROTECTION CIRCUITRY

APU GB 1
ENG GB 1 EPC 1

NEGATIVE
SEQUENCE EPCR
DETECTOR SLAVE
RELAY EPC 2 AUX
K2
OVER
VOLTAGE Q7
ENTRY DETECTOR GEN
BUS 1 3 PHASE
LTS
GROUND
SERVICE
DRAIN UNDER EXT BUS
MAST ON PWR
VOLTAGE 7 +/− 2 SEC
HEATER DETECTOR BUS

R 47 GROUND R6
EXT PWR SERVICE GROUND
SENSING SWITCH SERVICE

F
REFUELING
For Training Purposes Only

POWER SELECT
E RELAY R 10
N (E3−3 RACK)

A EXTERNAL Q5 Q2
POWER REFUELING
B POWER CONTROL
TR UNIT 7 1/2 RELAY R 11
C
(E3−3 RACK)

28 V DC
SW HOT BAT BUS
BACKUP FUELING
EXTERNAL POWER (BAT SW ”ON”) CLOSE
PANEL
RECEPTACLE DOOR
OPEN SWITCH (P15)

BUS PROTECTION PANEL (P6)

Figure 20 External Power Schematic

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EXTERNAL POWER
24−40

GROUND SERVICE CONTROL

Operation
Setting the GROUND SERVICE Switch to ON energizes the Ground Service
Relay, which connects the 115−Volt AC Ground Service Bus to External Power.
This provides power to the Battery Charger , Equipment Cooling, Service
Lights, and Outlets. The GROUND SERVICE Switch cannot be set to ON if the
External Power is switched on the airplane by GRD PWR switch or if there is
one of the following faulty conditions:

Negative Sequence Voltage (NSV)

Over Voltage (OV)

Under Voltage (UV)
Ground Service Relay INOP INOP

The ground service relay R 6 is located in the P 6 Panel. Power to ground ser-
vice buses is controlled by the ground service relay. Setting the GROUND
SERVICE switch on the entry door attendant’s panel to ON closes the ground
service relay and connects the 115−volt ac ground service bus to external
power. When the ground service relay is de−energized, the 115−volt ac ground
service bus is connected to 115−volt ac generator bus No. 1.
Ground Service Switch
The ground service switch is two−position, solenoid−held to ON, and spring−
loaded to OFF. Setting the switch to ON closes the ground service relay and
activates the solenoid, holding the switch to ON. The switch cannot be held to
ON if the Ground Power switch is set to ON. Setting the switch to OFF opens
the solenoid and ground service relay. The switch automatically trips to OFF
when the BPP signals EPCs to close or when the EPCs close.
For Training Purposes Only

Ground Service Power Distribution

The Ground Service Bus supplies:

the battery charger

the equipment cooling blower

the vacuum cleaner outlets and

the lights, which are used for cleaning the cabin.

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EXTERNAL POWER
24−40

TRIP TRIP
R

TO 115V AC TO 115V AC L348 EXTERNAL POWER

GEN BUS 1 GEN BUS 2 CONNECTED − (P19)

CLOSE CLOSE TO GND

C891 EXT POWER CONTACTOR 1 C892 EXT POWER CONTACTOR 2 REFUELING PANEL
GND REFUEING
(R SIDE NOSE WHEEL WELL) (R SIDE NOSE WHEEL WELL) EXT POWER (P6−3)

115V AC TO EXT
WHEN EXT EXTERNAL POWER
POWER CONTACTORS 1 AND 2
POWER CONTROL NEAR NOSE WHEEL WELL
PLUG IS
EXTERNAL POWER EXTERNAL
ATTACHED
GRD SERVICE POWER BUS PROT
JUMPER (P6−12) PANEL AC (P6−12)
F
(PART
OF EXT TO LAV
POWER E MIRROR LTS
LAV MIRROR W
PLUG) EXT PWR (P6−3)
EXT POWER RCPT
L349 EXTERNAL POWER
P19 EXTERNAL POWER PANEL
NORM NOT IN USE (P19)

DC BUS PWR ON
115V AC
NO.1 NO.2 TR3 GEN BUS 1 115V AC
GND SERV BUS

EXT PWR C892 EXTERNAL POWER

TR STBY BATT
GND SERV CONTACTOR 2 (RIGHT
T4 DIFF CURRENT SIDE NOSE WHEEL WELL)
P6−11 CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL TRANSFORMER (P6) TRIP
ERASE

OA CLOSE

INDICATE OC C891 EXTERNAL POWER

R11 REFUEL CONTACTOR 1 (RIGHT
TRANSFORMER POWER CONT
SIDE NOSE WHEEL WELL)
RELAY
TEST
R6 GROUND
RECTIFIER B SERVICE RELAY
M 238 (P6) (P6)
For Training Purposes Only

PROTECTION
CIRCUITS GROUND POWER
OV UV NSV AVAILABLE LIGHT
P5−5

CLOSE

S12 GND SERV

SW (P13) TRIP
28V DC R348 EXT PWR
RELAY (P6) R2
SWITCHED
HOT BAT BUS G7 BUS PROTECTION PANEL
FUELING
G7 BUS PROTECTION PANEL (P6) EXT PWR SUPPLY
P6−5 CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL

Figure 21 Ground Service Control

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EXTERNAL POWER
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