Maximum engine generator load (in flight or on ground) is which?

Maximum engine generator load (in flight or on ground) is which?

• A. 50%
• B. 75%
• C. 100%
• D. 125%

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is how much electrical load a driven generator can supply continuously. For engine-driven generators on this aircraft, you can draw up to 100% of the generator’s rated output on a continuous basis, whether you’re in flight or on the ground. This 100% limit protects the generator from overheating and keeps the electrical system reliable. A higher value like 125% is allowed only as a short-term transient overload to handle brief surge conditions, not for sustained operation. So the maximum continuous load you’d operate at is 100%.

The main idea here is how much electrical load a driven generator can supply continuously. For engine-driven generators on this aircraft, you can draw up to 100% of the generator’s rated output on a continuous basis, whether you’re in flight or on the ground. This 100% limit protects the generator from overheating and keeps the electrical system reliable. A higher value like 125% is allowed only as a short-term transient overload to handle brief surge conditions, not for sustained operation. So the maximum continuous load you’d operate at is 100%.