AL50/MPG5
Chapter 8. OPERATION OF THE SIMULATED AIRCRAFT’S SYSTEMS
8-8. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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ELECTRICAL CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
The battery and alternator are each controlled by one switch. These switches are located on the
flight deck’s left-hand side - next to the emergency gear lever.
MASTER
OFF
OFF
ALT
ELEC
Figure 8.43: Electrical switches
The master switch controls only the battery.
The switch ALT controls the alternator.
When the alternator is not working, a red annunciator will illuminate above the radios:
Figure 8.44: Alternator annunciator
With the alternator out, the battery’s charge will be depleted after approximately 15 minutes.
Battery charge is indicated by a voltmeter (under the DME):
Figure 8.45: Voltmeter
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