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EWIS
Electrical Wiring Interconnection System, EWISElectrical Wiring Interconnection System: the aircraft wiring, connectors, splices, supports and related installation used to distribute electrical power and signals.
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CB, electrical circuit breakerA resettable protective device that interrupts an electrical circuit when current exceeds its designed condition.
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WDM, Wiring Diagram ManualWiring Diagram Manual: controlled electrical interconnection and wiring information for an aircraft configuration.
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aircraft grounding, electrical bondingElectrical connections that control voltage differences, provide return paths and protect against static, fault and lightning effects.
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bus-tie contactor, electrical bus tieA controlled electrical connection that allows power transfer between normally separate electrical buses.
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IDG, Integrated Drive GeneratorIntegrated Drive Generator: an engine-driven unit that combines constant-speed drive and electrical generation functions.
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Ram Air Turbine, RATRam Air Turbine: a deployable turbine that uses airflow to provide emergency hydraulic or electrical power.
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DC-to-AC inverterSolid-state equipment that converts direct current into alternating current.
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Transformer Rectifier Unit, TRUTransformer Rectifier Unit: equipment that converts alternating current to direct current for aircraft electrical systems.
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