The electrics system can be split into two parts - AC and DC. AC is generated by the two engine generators, an APU generator and ground power. DC is generated by the batteries. Each part can also generate power for the other. The AC system can generate DC power using a TR and the DC system can generate AC power using a static inverter.   There's a great schematic diagram in the FCOM which helps simplify the system.

TAP016: A320 Electrics basics

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In this episode Matt has a look at a case study to highlight the importance of not delaying the implementation of the engine fire procedure. For extra information on the topics covered today you can also listen to The A320 Podcast epsiodes 13 and 43.

TAP115: Engine Fire Procedure

In this episode, Matt looks at EGT overlimits with a case study, background tech, some methods we can use to prevent it as a flight crew and how to deal with it if we experince it.   Support the podcast with patreon www.patreon.com/a320podcast  or buy us a coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/a320

TAP114: Prevention of EGT overlimits

In this episode, Matt is joined by Captain Al as they discuss his personal experience with engine failures. They also give some tips on how to manage engine failures. https://www.facebook.com/Plane-Safety-Podcast-626543677401564/  https://www.planetalkinguk.com  Support the podcast at patreon www.patreon.com/a320podcast  or buy us a coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/a320 

TAP113: Engine Failures with Capt Al

In this episode, Matt takes a look at the LATAM incident on the 27th March and then talks about the causes of the other 5 incidents that have happened on the A320 family which resulted in landing with the nosewheel at 90 degrees.   The article mentioned in the podcast can be found here  https://samchui.com/2022/03/30/latam-airbus-a320-lands-with-nose-gear-rotated-by-90-degrees/#.YkXzaS1Q2-o  The Video can be seen here https://www.youtube.com/shorts/MoKBCJQliSk  Support the podcast at patreon www.patreon.com/a320podcast  or buy us a coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/a320 

TAP112: Nosewheel at 90º

In this Episode Matt takes a look at the BUSS or Backup Speed Scale plus what Airbus has lined up in the future for helping pilots deal with unreliable speed. We are now running command preparation courses, more information about them can be found at A320lounge.com/command Thanks for listening. Support the podcast - Patreon.com/a320podcast

TAP016: A320 Electrics basics

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