Citation 500 Series - Generator Checks

The general layout and structure of the electrical system remains the same across the Citation 500 series fleet. Therefore, the method for checking the generators after engine start also applies across the fleet. This video shows how to check the generators on a Citation II, Citation V, Citation Ultra, or Citation Encore.

[@ross100000]

I’m buying a citation 501 in 2 weeks love to see more videos please about the systems 🙏 thank you that video was very helpful

[@citationpro]

Congrats on the new plane! More videos on the way. I haven't had enough time edit lately.

[@lbowsk]

I'm buying one when I win the lottery.

[@ross100000]

@@citationpro I really appreciate it

[@ross100000]

@@lbowsk why not my friend keep your hopes up.

[@ralyssaburton7579]

Going to type school for an encore/bravo differences. This would be the correct/similar type of airplane,correct?

[@citationpro]

Yes, the generator systems are basically identical across the 500-series line.

[@ralyssaburton7579]

Thank you@@citationpro

[@citationpro]

@@ralyssaburton7579 Congrats on moving into the Citation lineup! They're really enjoyable to fly.

[@pirataaereo]

your voltmeter indícales 29 V and not 28V

[@citationpro]

Great catch. I could (probably should!) have used more precise language in my explanation. Technically the generators put out about 30 volts and it is regulated down to 28.5 volts by the generator control units. So in a perfect world, we'd see 28.5 volts on the voltmeter. However, in real life the voltmeter might be slightly out of calibration and display a voltage a tiny bit higher or lower than reality, and/or the GCU might not be regulating the voltage to exactly 28.5V. That's why you see a value closer to 28.9V in this video.
Oftentimes we use the simple term "28 volts" to indicate normal operation, as opposed to 24 volts, which would indicate a complete failure of the generator and be battery voltage.