Read the forum code of contact
By: - 8th June 2020 at 21:12 Permalink
Perhaps if ground power were applied or the engine(s) run then the loose cables might short circuit to the airframe.
By: - 8th June 2020 at 21:55 Permalink
residual power left from connection/disconnection also again to protect from ingress of foreign objects moister etc that could cause short circuits plug does not get damaged by being dislodged from towing across airfields etc
By: - 12th June 2020 at 21:54 Permalink - Edited 12th June 2020 at 21:59
Page 94 for full description of what it does and why
https://electricscotland.com/history/scotreg/TheRiggingMaintenanceandIn…
It is to prevent the Generator being energised when the aircraft flies without an accumulator (battery) installed.
I hope you are keeping well and staying safe at work Elliott.
By: - 25th June 2020 at 21:40 Permalink - Edited 25th June 2020 at 21:41
Thanks everyone. Thanks also to Tony for uploading that brilliant book! I read through the section and only understood about half of it!
By: - 26th June 2020 at 16:16 Permalink
I cannot claim credit for the upload :)
Posts: 2,835
By: Whitley_Project - 8th June 2020 at 15:18
Can anyone tell me why the accumulator cables have to be secured in dummy terminal blocks when the aircrafts accumulator (battery) is removed pleased?
I've always wondered about this!