Failure in the System! We're going down!

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In an aircraft's daily routines, there is always the chance for a sporadic failure, none anymore dangerous than the other. However, there is always the issue of an electrical shutdown, which is more of a problem than just not getting service. The issues that come with a failure are as follow;

• Loss of power generation capability
• Loss of components of systems powered by whatever has failed
• Loss of an individual system
• Potential loss if there is a fire of the busses, systems, components, or The Aircraft! (Aircraft Electrical Systems 2021)

Now, what can we do about these failures? Well, the first step will always be prevention, and then solutions for when it does occur. Things we can do to prevent these failures are along the lines of:

• Having multiple primary, secondary, or even tertiary generators. Any backups in case the one before it fails will ensure there is always power going to the aircraft.
• Circuit protections such as surge protectors or anything to protect the system from overload. In the event of a blown fuse, the company policy should be followed if it needs to be reset, a popped fuse should NEVER be reset a second time. (Aircraft Electrical Systems 2021)
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But, in the event there is a failure, here are some things you should do to ensure safety.

• Reset the breakers; if the problem persists turn the generator off
• Electrical fires must be turned off; both battery and alternator. Extinguish the fire, vent the room, and land IMMEDIATELY! 
• Conserve battery power for the landing, take into account the volume controls, the panel being misset, the radio giving up the ghost or the total failure. Make important decisions, people's lives are on the line here pilots. (Electrical malfunctions 2016)

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Safo looks at use of tie wraps and/or collars on circuit breakers. Aero. (n.d.). Retrieved January 28, 2022, from http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=0d9eff9e-9f3b-4eca-bdc6-f1dd0be29417

SKYbrary. (2021, May 24). Aircraft Electrical Systems. SKYbrary Aviation Safety. Retrieved January 28, 2022, from https://skybrary.aero/articles/aircraft-electrical-systems