FAA AMT (Aviation Maintenance Technician) Airframe Practice Exam

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Which type of DC generator is not used as an airplane generator?

Series wound

Airplane generators must be able to provide a stable and constant output, which is crucial for the operation of the aircraft. Series wound DC generators are not suitable for this purpose as they have a variable output depending on the load. Shunt wound and compound wound DC generators are commonly used in airplanes because they are able to provide a stable and constant output. Permanent magnet DC generators can also be used, but they are usually only found in small aircrafts or for specific purposes within an airplane. Therefore, the option A, series wound, is not used as an airplane generator.

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Shunt wound

Compound wound

Permanent magnet

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