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Earthing and Bonding

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  • What are the categories of earthing and bonding?
    Primary and Secondary.
  • What do we call the conductor which provides an electrical connection point to earth?
    Electrode
  • What is the purpose of earthing and bonding?
    To minimise the hazards of electricity.
  • What is earthing?
    Removing electricity from the aircraft via a cable to the ground.
  • What is the maximum length for an earthing or bonding lead?
    200ft
  • What do we use to connect the aircraft to the ground?
    An earthing lead.
  • Name two types of earthing components.
    Clamps and plugs.
  • What do we call the connection to the aircraft?
    Earthing point
  • How often do we check the leads for damage, etc?
    Monthly
  • How should earthing cables be attached and why?
    Electrode first to avoid electric shock from aircraft.