PART I-DESCRIPTIVE
conditioning system. The inverter is energized by
either the generator or the battery. If the inverter
fails, an amber light (15) at the top of the instrument
panel comes on.
(b) Two three-phase inverters, a main and a stand-by,
are powered by either the generator or the battery.
The main inverter supplies A.C. to the artificial
horizon, the gyro-magnetic compass and the fuel, oil
and hydraulic pressure indicating systems. Should
the main inverter fail, an amber warning light (11)
shows and the stand-by inverter is engaged by mov-
ing the instrument power switch (113) from NORM.
to ALTERNATE and the amber light (11) should
go out. Should both the main and the stand-by inverters
fail, a red light (13) will come on and remain on.
(vii)Testing of warning lights
The warning lights fitted in the cockpit may be tested by
pressing them, when the light comes on. Some of the
lights may be dimmed, if required, by turning the glass
covers in a clockwise direction.
17. Hydraulic systems
(i) The aircraft has two separate hydraulic systems. One
operates the power controls and the other (called the
UTILITY) the remaining hydraulic services. Each
system has a reservoir, an engine driven pump and
separate hydraulic pipelines. In addition there is a
stand-by power controls system (called the ALTER-
NATE) operating from s separate reservoir and using
an electrically-driven pump as a source of power. Pres-
sure in any of these three systems can be read on a single
hydraulic gauge (12) at the top of the instrument panel,
when the gauge selector (14) beside it is placed in the
appropriate position. Each system has a working pres-
sure of 3,000 lb./sq. in. The utility and normal power
control systems will not function till the engine is started
but the stand-by power control system will function if
electric power is available. The stand-by power control
system should be checked periodically in flight.
(ii) Utility hydraulic system
This system operates the:-
Air brakes
Undercarriage
Nosewheel steering and
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