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MIL-E-7016F
20 July 1976
SUPERSEDING
MIL-E-007016E(AS)
8 May 1972
MIL-E-7016D(ASG)
15 April 1965
MILITARY SPECIFICATION
ELECTRIC LOAD AND POWER SOURCE CAPACITY,

AIRCRAFT, ANALYSIS OF
This specification is approved for use by all Departments

and Agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. SCOPE
1.1 Scope. This specification covers the methods and requirements

for preparing alternating current (at) and direct current (dc) electric load and power
source capacity analyses for aircraft.
2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
2.1 Issues of documents. The following documents, of the issue in

effect on date of invitation for bids or request for proposal, form a part of this
specification to the extent specified herein:
SPECIFICATIONS
MILITARY
MIL-W-5O88 - Wiring, Aerospace Vehicle
Beneficial comments (recommedations, additions, deletions) and any

pertinent data which may be of use in improving this document should
be addressed to: Engineering Specifications and Standards Department
(Code 93), Naval Air Engineering Center, Lakehurst NJ 08733, by
using the self-addressed Standardization Document Improvement Pro-
posal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document or by
letter.
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STANDARDS
MILITARY
MIL-STD-704 - Electric Power, Aircraft, Characteristics and

Utilization of
(Copies of specifications, standards, drawings, and publications required by

contractors in connection with specific procurement functions should be obtained
from the procuring activity or as directed by the contracting officer.)
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Definitions. For definitions and sample calculations applicable

to this specification, see section 6.
3.2 Report. The electric load requirements and power source capa-
city shall be determined for each electric system under all operating conditions of
the aircraft, and an Electric Load and Power Source Capacity Report shall be pre-
pared in accordance with the methods outlined herein. Analyses shall be made for
special-purpose electric systems such as independent engine ignition and control
generator systems as well as for general-purpose electric systems.
3.3 Form. The report shall be printed entirely on 8-1/2 x 11-inch

sheets or entirely on 8 x 10-1/2-inch sheets. All letters and numbers shall be at
least 0.075 inch tall. All marking on each page shall be included in a 7-1/2 x 10-
inch area. The report may be printed on one or both sides of each sheet. The
report shall be printed with all marking on all pages in the normal attitude for read-
ing with the long side of each sheet vertical, or with all marking on all pages in the
normal attitude for reading with the long side of each sheet horizontal (not like this
specification). The report shall be assembled, and shall be bound on the side which
is on the left with the assembled report closed and in the normal attitude for reading
with the front cover on top, and all pages shall be in the normal attitude for reading
when the report is opened to them with the bound edge in this orientation.
3.4 Charts.
3.4.1 Arrangement. The charts shall be presented on a number of

sheets as shown in the sample analyses. These sheets shall be arranged to facilitate
cross-referencing from the load equipment chart to the load analysis charts.
3.4.2 Sample analyses. The sample analyses (Figures 1 through 19)

illustrate a typical method for presenting data. The information entered consists of
excerpts from a typical analysis and is not a complete study of the electric power
configuration of any particular aircraft.
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3.4.3 Numbering of pages. The pages of each complete report shall

be numbered consecutively and each shall contain a revision number in the form of
a dash number after the page number to indicate the applicability to a particular
revision of the report.
3.4.4 Columns and entries. The columns and entries of each chart
shall conform to the following:
3.4.4.1 Alphabetical column headings. For referencing, the column

headings of the charts are designated alphabetically, and this designation is continued
in sequence from sheet to sheet of each complete analysis.
3.4.4.2 columns without alphabetical designations. Columns shall be

provided where indicated in the sample charts for the following types of entries:
a. Item numbers: Consecutive numbers for each item of

equipment which shall appear on both sides
of the chart when space permits.
b. Notes: For entry of explanations, data, calcula-

tions, or other miscellaneous information.
3.4.4.3 Multi-system analyses. When space permits, load analyses for

two or more individual systems may be reported on the same group of charts, pro-
vided that the individual system analyses are clearly separated and identified.
3.4.4.4 Order of charts. Charts shall be arranged in the order given in

the outline of 3.5 for each source. Where several sheets are required for a given
charts all sheets for each chart shall be grouped together in consecutive order.
3.4.4.5 Chart entries.
3.4.4.5.1 Multiple entries. When multiple entries are recorded in the

electric power system analysis, the purpose and applicability of each entry shall be
clearly established. In general, multiple entries are required under the following
conditions:
a. Operation at various power levels: When an equipment

operates at two or more distinct power levels, the maxi-
mum power requirements shall be entered first, followed
by entries covering the lesser power requirements.
b. Special power requirements: When special power require-

ments cannot be supplied to equipment terminals by the
sources in the aircraft, these special requirements shall be
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fully explained in notes. For example, calibration power

requirements might require closer voltage tolerance than
that required for normal operation.
c. Multiple power sources: When an equipment requires, orPOW

is served by multiple power sources at the same time, its
requirements shall be entered in the load analysis is of each
power source. such multiple entries shall not be com-
pounded in system power totals.
3.4.4.5.2 " Operating conditions entries. All entries shall be accurate

within 5% maximum error.
3.5 Contents. The report shall consist of applicable items from the
following outline, with ac and dc analyses repeated as required for each electric
ppwer system in the aircraft:
Item
I Title Page (see 3.5.1)
II Table of Contents (see 3.5.2)
III Introduction (see 3.5.3)

A. Statement of mission (optional see 3.5.3)
B. Operating Conditions (see 3.5.3.2)
C. Electric Bus Wiring Diagram (see 3.5.3.3)
D. Description of Electric System Operation
(see 3.5.3.4)
E. Generator Mounting and Drive Data (see 3.5.3.5)
F. Power Source Output Data (see 3.5.3.6)
IV AC Load Analyses (see 3.5.4)

A. Connected Load Chart (see 3.5.4.1)
B. Load Analysis Chart (see 3.5.4.2)
C. Transient Analyses (see 3. 5.4.3)
D. Power Source Utilization Analysis Chart
(see 3.5.4.4)
E. Power Source Utilization Graph (see 3.5.4.5)
F. Adjusted Power Source Graph (see 3.5.4.6)
V DC Analyses (see 3.5.4 and 3.5.5)

A. Connected Load Chart (see 3.5.4.1)
B. Load Analysis Chart (see 3. 5.4.2)
C. Transient Analyses (see 3.5.4.3)
D. Power Source Utilization Analysis Chart (see
3.5.4.4)
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E. Power Source Utilization Graph (see 3.5.4.5)

F. Adjusted Power Source Graph (see 3.5.4.6)
G. Battery Analysis (see 3.5.5.1)
VI Starting Load Data (see 3.5.6)

A. Engine Starting Requirements Data (see
3.5.6.1)
B. Starting Power Source Data (3.5.6.2)
VII Ground Power Analysis (see 3.5.7)
VIII Summmary and Conclusion (see 3.5.8)

A. Summary of System Analysis (see 3.5.8.1)
B. Conclusions (see 3.5.8.2)
IX Notes (see 3.5.9)
3.5.1 Title Page. The title page shall include the following informa-
tion:
Electric Load and Power Source Capacity

Report for Model ** Aircraft
Date of Report ***
Contract Number
Prepared in accordance with MIL-E-7016F ****
Number of pages with revision data
Serial numbers of aircraft
Name and address of aircraft manufacturer
Security Classification
*Insert any. applicable term such as "Preliminary", "Interme-

diate, or "Final" which is specified inthe contract.
**Insert the model number of the aircraft.
***If the report is a revision, the date of the report shall be the
date of the revision, not the date of the original report.
*** *If any amendment to this spec. is applicable, add:
with amendment (Insert the number of the
amendment.)
Additional information may be presented on the title page at the

option of the contractor.
3.5.2 Table of contents. A table contents shall be included listing

the various parts of the report with the page numbers.
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3.5.3 Introduction.
3.5.3.1 Statement of aircraft mission. The statement of aircraft mis-

sion shall consist of a brief statement of the mission, with general explanations
which will serve to clarify the function of the electric system with respect to the
mission (Optional).
3.5.3.2 Operating conditions. A list of the operating conditions repre-

sented by the G numbers shall be given, similar to the following:
G1 Ground maintenance
G2 Calibration
G3 Loading and preparation
G4 Start and warm up
G5 Taxi
G6 Take off & climb
G7 Cruise
G8 Cruise combat
G9 Landing
Gl0 Emergency
3.5.3.3 Bus wiring diagram. The bus wiring diagram shall consist of
a functional single-line diagram of the bus arrangement, with buses, power sources
and interconnections identified as illustrated in Figure 1.
3.5.3.4 Electric system operation. Power distribution from the source

output terminals to the buses shall be described briefly for both normal and abnormal
operation.
3.5.3.5 Generator Mounting and Drive Data. For a sample of Generator

Mounting and Drive Data, see Figure 2.
3.5.3.6 Power Source Output Data. For a sample of Power Source Out-
put Data, see Figure 3.
3.5.4 AC and DC analyses.
3.5.4.1 Connected load chart. The connected load chart is a listing of

equipment for each bus grouped by its functional category (see 3.5.4.1.1), along
with power requirements per unit, applicable notes, and number of units. Entries
on this chart are used to identify entries on all succeeding sheets of the analysis of
a given source. If equipment requires multiple power sources, this fact should be
stated in the notes. Typical connected load charts are shown on Figures 4 and 10.
3.5.4.1.1 Functional category - column A. Each item of equipment shall

be assigned a functional category code letter identifying the function of the equipment
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The selection of the code letter and grouping of equipments by category shall be in
accordance with the circuit function letters specified in MIL-W-5088 wherever appli-
cable. Functional category code letters shall be listed alphabetically (see Figure 4
and 10).
3.5.4.1.2 Connected load - column B. All equipment requiring electric

power from the system analyzed shall be listed in this column.
Exception: When the power source supplies its rated capacity

plus the requirements of its associated control
devices, these control devices shall not be included
in the listings.
3.5.4.1.2.1 Order of entry. The equipments listed shall be grouped by

functional category (see 3.5.4.1.1) for each bus. Examples are shown in Figures
4 and 10.
3.5.4.1.2.2 Dummy loads. This type of load, identified as such, shall be

entered as a separate item immediately following the load corrected. If used for ac
system power factor correction, The entry shall be made under "x - ac power".
Similarly, dummy loads used on a dc system shall be listed under P - dc power.
3.5.4.1.2.3 Transformers. The type, configuration, and rating of trans-

formers considered as part of the power system shall be listed on the load identifi-
cation charts or given in a note. A separate analysis is not required. The equip-
ment connected to the secondaries of such transformers shall be grouped, together
with the transformer losses, under the proper phases of the primary into which the
phase loads are reflected. See example On Figure 4.
3.5.4.1.3 Total number of units - column C. The total number of in-

stalled units supplied simultaneously by the source being analyzed shall be entered
in this column.
3.5.4.1.4 Ac electrical requirements per unit - column D.
3.5.4.1.4.1 Units. The electric power requirements for each load shall be
stated in watts, vars, and voltamperes, measured at the equipment terminals, with
the nominal system voltage maintained at these terminals. Loads having a leading
power factor shall be identified by an asterisk, with a footnote stating that the
asterisk means leading power factor.
3.5.4.1.4.2 Averaging of requirements. The load requirements for each

unit shall be the average value required by the equipment during the operating time.
Rated load shall be entered for equipments, such as hoists, whose power require-
ments depend on the manner in which they are used.
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3.5.4.1.4.3 Ac phase identification. Loads supplied from wye-connected

sources shall be entered under phases A-N, B-N and C-N. Loads supplied from
delta-connected sources shall be entered under phases A-B, B-C and C-A. Loads
supplied from single-phase sources shall be entered under the phase to which it is
reflected, with an appropriate note.
3.5.4.1.5 Dc amperes per unit - Column E. Dc power requirements shall

be stated in amperes, measured at nominal system voltage, Entries shall be the
average current drawn by the equipment over the operating time. Transient and in-
rush currents shall be analyzed in accordance with 3.5.4.3.
3.5.4.1.6 Load operating time - column F. The load operating time is

the time in minutes for which each item of equipment draws electric power in each
operating condition. If the operating time varies in a manner which cannot be defined
satisfactorily with a simple unit of time, an explanation shall be included in the notes.
Operating times of O. 005 minute or less shall be entered as O. Operating times
greater than 0.005 but less than 5 minutes shall be entered to the nearest 0.01
minute. Periods longer than 5 minutes are considered continuous; enter C" as on
Figures 4 and 10.
Exception: No entry shall be made for equipment used only

during engine starting.
3.5.4.2 Load analysis charts- column G. The load analysis charts are used
to determine the total load requirements for each condition under which the aircraft
operates. The operating conditions listd in the following paragraphs are considered
typical for most military aircraft. The conditions shall be reported and analyzed in
the order corresponding to a typical operation of the particular aircraft. Special
conditions applicable shall be reported in additional operating condition columns. The
charts for each operating condition shall be designated G1, G2, G3 . . . consecutively
for a normal operating sequence. See Figures 5 and 11 for sample load analysis charts.
3.5.4.2.1 Ground maintenance. Ground maintenance is that operating con-

dition existing when electric components are being repaired, checked or tested, and
electric power is supplied by internal or external power source(s). The electric
loads reported shall include the maximum power requirements of all loads or groups
of loads which may be operated simultaneously during maintenance operations.
3.5.4.2.2 Calibration. Calibration is that period when equipment is be

checked for accuracy or recalibrated.
Exception: The condition of calibration may be omitted when

each electric equipment in the aircraft can be
calibrated with (1) power having the characteristics
specified in MIL-STD-704, and (2) the ground
power source required for the ground maintenance
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condition is also adequate for calibration power

In lieu of the "Calibration entries, a statement
that both of the above requirements have been
fulfilled shall be included in the notes.
3.5.4.2.3 Loading and preparation. Loading and preparation is that con-

dition between securing and starting. Operations performed during this period may
consist of hoisting, fueling, lighting, radio communications, heating, cooking, etc
During this period, power is supplied by an auxiliary power unit, internal batteries.
or an external power source.
3.5.4.2.4 Start and warmup. Start and warmup is that condition from pre-
paration for starting to taxiing. An example of anengine starting analysis is given
Figure 16.
Exceptions: a. Equipment warmup: If certain equipments

require extended or otherwise special warmup
prior to routine flight operations, the addi-
tional condition of Equipment warmup" shall
be reported.
b. Electric-powered start: For aircraft utiliz-

ing electric power for engine starting, a
separate detailed analysis shall be made to
define starter input power requirements.
When the main engines are started by exter-
nal electric power only, the starter load
shall not be entered in this column.
3.5.4.2.5 Taxi. Taxi is that condition from the aircrafts first move-
-
ment under its own power to the start of the takeoff run, and from completion of
landing rollout to engine shutdown.
3.5.4.2.6 Takeoff and climb. Takeoff and climb is that condition com-
mencing with the takeoff run and ending with the aircrft leveled-off and set for cruising.
3.5.4.2.7 Cruise. Cruise is that condition during which the aircraft is in

level flight but is not in a combat-ready condition.
3.5.4.2.8 Cruise-combat. Cruise-combat is that condition during which

the aircraft is performing its combat missiom in a combat-ready or actual combat
condition.
3.5.4.2.9 Landing. Landing is that condition between entering into the

base leg of a landing approach and completion of rollout.
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3.5.4.2.10 Emergency. Emergency is any period of flight during which

the normal sources of power are inoperative. During this period, loads essential
to safety of flight under any flight condition are transferred to an alternate source of
power. These loads are listed in the emergency column, and the total load require-
ments are analyzed with respect to the alternate power source. Possible categories
of essential electric loads are flight instruments, surface controls, engine controls,
and fuel boost systems. If the emergency power source is a battery, see 3.5.5.1.
Exception: For rotary wing aircraft having at least two

separate primary sources driven by the rotor
transmission and at least two secondary sources,
where a single primary or secondary source can
supply all essential loads, the emergency condi-
tion shall be omitted and replaced by analyses of
the loads and source capacities remaining after
a single failure for each type of power source.
3.5.4.2.11 Mission completion. Mission completion power is defined as

minimum electric power required to enable an aircraft to complete its mission The
requirement for this power may occur during any period of the flight. For a multi-
engine aircraft the load shall be compared to the power source capacity remaining
after loss of any one generating or conversion system. For a multi-role aircraft, the
mission requiring most electric power shall be chosen for analysis.
3.5.4.2.12 Additional columns. Additional columns may be used as re-
quired to report special operating conditions which may materially affect the load
analysis by indicating conditions more critical than those specified. These condi-
tions might include any of the following:
Ground Alert
Equipment Warmup
Idle Descent
Hovering
Loiter
Jato or Rocket Ignition
Launch
3.5.4.2.13 Combination of columns. Where load requirements for one
operating condition as specified under 3.5.4.2.12 are identical to those of one or
more other conditions, they may be combined into a single column with a suitable
heading denoting these conditions.
3.5.4.2.14 Average Load - subcolumns. For each analysis other than

continuous analyses, the average watts and average vars ac entries, or average
amperes dc entry, for each load for which the operating time is less than the time
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interval of that column heading, shall equal the product of the number of units
operating simultaneously during the operating condition, multiplied by the load
requirements per unit, multiplied by the operating time accumulated during the
time interval of that column heading, divided by the time interval.
Formula:
No. of units x load requirements
per unit x operating time
Watts, Vars or Amperes =
Time interval
For continuous analyses,

Watts, Vars or Amperes = NO. of units x load requirements
per unit
If the power drawn by a continuous load varies, the greatest average load for any
5-minute period shallbe entered.
Note: The load requirements entries made under the Average
Load subcolumns concern steady state load requirement
only. Differences appear between entries of load require-
ments for short-time intervals and continuous duty.
These differences are the result of single, intermittent
or cyclic operation of certin loads, and do not consider
starting transients or inrush currents. See 3.5.4.3 for
a discussion of transient analyses.
3.5.4.2.15 Time intervals. Three analyses shall be made for each oper-
ating condition, as follows (see 6.2.5.2):
a. 5-second analysis: All loads which last longer than 0.005
minute shall be entered in this analysis.
b. 5-minute analysis: All loads which last longer than five

seconds shall be entered in this analysis.
c. Continuous analysis: All loads which last longer than five

minutes shall be entered in this analysis.
3.5.4.2.15.1 Other time intervals. The time intervals listed above are con-
sidered suitable for most aircraft electric power sources, but on occasion the design
of a particular power source may dictate other time intervals. In such cases, the
correct intervals shall be entered together with justification for any changes. Corres-
ponding power source ratings shall be obtained by test means, or by interpolation
among known ratings, for use in the load and power source comparisons.
3.5.4.2.16 Ac load summation. For each time interval, the following shall
be calculated.
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3.5.4.2.16.1 Phase watts - phase vars. These entries are the sum of the
watts and the algebraic sum of the wars in each phase.
3.5.4.2.16.2 Phase VA - phase power factor. Phase VA is the vector sum

of phase watts and phase vars. Phase power factor equals the phase watts divided
by the phase VA, and shall be compatible with the capabilities of the source.
3.5.4 .2.16.3 Phase unbalance. This entry equals the maximum phase VA
minus the minimum phase VA expressed as a percentage of the adjusted source
(see 6.3.1.1) phase VA rating.
3.5.4.2.16.4 Total watts - vars. Total watts is the sum of the watts for each
phase. Total vars is the algebraic sum of the vars for each phase. Total VA is the
vector sum of the total watts and total vars.
3.5.4.2.17 DC load summation. For each time interval, the total amperes
dc shall be entered as shown in Figure 11.
3.5.4.3 Transient power requirements. Certain equipments, such as

motors, solenoids lamps, etc., require starting power in excess of the steady-
state power requirements. For an analysis of transient power requirements, all
probable transient and steady-state loads are combined into a curve of load versus
time. and this curve is command with the system 5-second adjusted capacity for the
Exceptions: a. In general, transient power requirements

may be disregarded for the time interval
between the start of transient demand and
0.02 second. This generally excludes tran-
sients due to lamp loads. When a peak load
transient drawn by any load, or by simultan-
eously switched loads, is greater than 20
percent of the continuous full load rating of
any one generator, then the complete tran-
sient load curve shall be shown. The curve
shall begin at zero time and continue until
steady state is reached.
b. Motor starting transients shall be analyzed

as shown in 6.3.6.
c. Possible transients resulting from bus

(multiple load) switching during fault or
emergency conditions may be disregarded
in load and power source capacity analyses,
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but such transients shall be reported and justified

in separate systems analyses when required by
the procuring acitvity.
Note: The transient power requirements when superimposed

upon the 5-second average power requirements, shall
fall within the 5-second adjusted capacity of the power
source.
3.5.4.4 Power source utilization analysis chart. This analysis develops

the adjusted source capacities for each interval and for each operating condition and
compares these with the load requirements. See examples, Figures 7 and 12.
3.5.4.4.1 Aircraft flight conditions. The maximum true airspeed, max-

imum altitude and operating time are stated in the detail specification for the aircraft.
If entry of this information would raise the security classification of the report, it
may be omitted and reference made to the detail specification.
3.5.4.4.2 Power source operating conditions.
a. The generator drive shaft speed in revolutions per minute

(rpm) is determined from the engine rpm, the gear pad ratio,
and/ or the drive characteristics.
b. For air-cooled generators, the minimum differential pres-

sure across the generator is determined from the airspeed,
altitude, blast tube and generator characteristics.
c. The maximum air inlet temperature is determined from the

airspeed, altitudes and blast tube characteristics, taking
into account the effect of temperature rise due to ram air
pressure.
d. Appropriate data for oil-cooled generators, including oil

inlet temperature and flow rate.
3.5.4.4.3 Rating factor. A rating factor is a number which, when multi-

plied by the nominal rating (see 6.2.6.1) of a source, gives the capacity of the source
under specific operating conditions. Each rating factor for a specific operating
condition must be chosen so that the product of all the rating factors and the nominal
rating correctly defines the capacity of the source.
a. Mechanical rating factor. The mechanical rating factor is

established by the torque limitations of the generator drive
system. This rating factor is defined as the ratio of drive
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output torque limitation to torque required at rated load.

For systems which are limited by the thermal or electro-
magnetic rating factor the mechanical rating factor shall
be equal to 1.0.
b. Electromagnetic rating factor. The electromagnetic rating

factor is established by the generator speed versus output
chamacteristics. It shall be equal to the ratio of maximum
allowable load at the operating speed to rated load. For
systems which are limited by the mechanical or thermal
rating factors the electromagnetic rating factor shall be
equal to 1.0.
c. Thermal rating factor. The thermal rating factor shall be

based on test or calculated data and shall define the effect
of the cooling medium (air or oil) on the capacity of the
source to deliver power. For systems which are limited by
mechanical or electromagnetic factors the thermal rating
factor shall be equal to 1.0.
d. The rating factor for paralleling shall be applied whenever

power sources are operating in parallel. For generators,
the standard paralleling factor of 0.9 shall be used, unless
more precise load division capabilities can be demonstrated.
e. The composite factor is the product of the individual rating

factors above. The factor multiplied by the interval rating
of the source shall correctly define the capacity of the
source to deliver power under the operating conditions.
3.5.4.4.4 Analyses. The 5-second analysis is performed as follows:
a. The 5-second composite rating factor shall equal the

mechanical factor times electromagnetic factor times the
parelling factor times the impedance losses factor. (For
this interval only, the thermal rating factor shall be
assumed equal to 1.0).
b. The 5-second source interval rating shall equal the 5-second

rating of individual units multiplied by the nuder of units
operating in parallel.
c. The 5-second adjusted source capacity shall be the product

of the 5-second source interval rating and the 5-second
composite rating factor.
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d. The 5-second load requirements shall be taken from the

load analysis charts.
e. The 5-second growth capacity shall be determined in accord-

ance with 6.3.4.
f. The 5-second phase load unbalance, expressed as a percen-

tage shall be taken from the load analysis charts.
Note: The 5-minute and continuous analyses are performed

similarity to the 5-second analysis. For these intervals,
the thermal rating factor shall correspond to the cooling
provided under the operating condition.
3.5.4.5 Power source utilization graph. A visual display shall be pro-

vided which will illustrate the power available and the power consumed for all oper-
ating conditions at temperatures and altitudes relevant to the operation of the air-
craft. See Figures 8 and 13.
3.5.4.6 Source capacity curves. Appropriate rating curves for each

power source shall be provided. Factors which may require dislay include speed
and temperature, altitude and pressure effects for air cooled generators and oil in-
let temperature and flow rate for oil cooled types. See Figures 9 and 14.
3.5.4.7 Fault clearing capacity. In the case where a single load on the
system requires a circuit protective device with a rating equal to or greater than
10 percent of a single generator adjusted capacity, an analysis shall be performed to
show that the generator is capable of opening the circuit protective device under the
following conditions:
a. A low-impedance short circuit applied at the load input

terminals.
b. The single generator supplying loads requiring 100 per-

cent of its adjusted capacity prior to the application of the
fault.
3.5.5 DC Analyses.
3.5.5.1 Battery analyses. Analyses shall be made for the Loading and
Preparation, and Emergency conditions if applicable. The initial state-of-charge
assumed for the battery shall not exceed 80 percent of nominal capacity.
3.5.5.1.1 Loading and preparation. An analysis shall be made identifying

typical battery loading during the Loading and Preparation condition which shall
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determine the available operating time. If the battery may subsequently be used for
starting, the above operating time shall be calculate so that sufficent capacity
remains for starting. See Figure 15 for example.
3.5.5.1.2 Emergency. An analysis of battery loading during the emergency

condition shall be made to determine the time remaining during which electrical
power will be available.
3.5.6 Engine starting - electrical requirements. The power require-

ments for engine starting shall be defined as follows:
3.5.6.1 Engine starting requirements data. The current drawn, minimum

potential required, and other pertinent data should be shown in a manner such as
the example on Figure 16.
3.5.6.2 Starting power service data. The identification and rating of the
recommended source of power for starting should be given in a manner such as the
example on Figure 16.
3.5.6.3 Peak starting requirements (common bus). If the loads nor-

mally ON" during start and warmup are connected directly to the starting power
source during the engine starting, the analysis shall be continued as follows:
a. Start and Warmup:
5-second average load, amperes/VA

5-minute average load, amperes/VA
Continuous average load, amperes/VA
Note: The above results shall be taken from the Start and
Warmup operating conditions chart, Figure l1.
b. The possible system peak is the sum of the peak starter

load plus the 5-second average load from a. above.
c. The probable system peak is the sum of the peak starter

load plus the 5-minute average load from a. above.
3.5.6.4 Self-powered engine starting. If the aircraft is capable Of

self-powered engine start, the starting requirements shall be reported under the
start and warmup operating conditions for analysis with respect to the internal
power source.
3.5.7 Ground power. The following information shall be furnished

which pertains to ground operation with an internal auxiliary power unit, with
external power or both See Figure 17.
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a. A tabulation of the connected loads with each significantly

large load (in excess of 10 percent of the source rating)
individually listed. The table shall contain the electrical
power requirements and the drive horse power required.
This can be supplemented by elementary functional dia-
grams when necessary.
b. Number, type, and location of external power receptacles

installed on the S.ire@, and connections thereto.
c. Maximum amount, type, and quality of electric power

required to be carried by each receptacle for ground
support of the aircraft. The specific electrical equipment
to be operated on the ground shall be identified.
d. Any unusual external power receptacle arrangements or

special plug-in procedures shall be described and justified.
The description shall include a wiring diagram of the
receptacle.
3. 5.8 Summary and conclusions.
3.5. 8.1 Summary of system analyses. A summary shall be compiled

(see Figure 18) showing the minimum growth capacity of each electric system analy-
zed and briefly reporting the conditions and loads which create these minimum
growth capacities.
3. 5.8.2 Conclusions. The conclusion (see Figure 18) shall consist of

statements attesting to the adequacy of the various power sources when operating
under the most severe conditions revealed by each analysis, and declaring that the
limits specified have not been exceeded.
3.5.9 Notes. Notes shall be entered defining the operating conditions

and providing any other explanations necessary as shown in Figure 19.
4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS
4.1 Evaluation of data. The data provided in the aircraft electrical

load and power source analysis reports shall show that each power source is adequate
for supplying the power requirements of its connected load under all of the required
operating conditions and shall state the growth capacity available.
4.2 Approval. Approval of the analysis shall be based upon

evaluation by the procuring activity, or acceptance of the contractor's evaluation.
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Note: Approval of the analysis cannot be construed to mean

approval of any specific electric component or circuitry.
5. PACKAGING
5.1 This section is not applicable to this specification.
6. NOTES
6.1 Intended use. This specification is intended for use in preparing

analyses of the electric load and power source capacity for aircraft.
6.2 Definitions. The following definitions are applicable to the

terminology used in this specification.
6. 2.1 Analyses.
6.2.1.1 Electric load and power source utilization analysis. An

electric load and power source utilization analysis for an aircraft consists of indivi-
dual analyses of each electric power system, which is used in line maintenance,
operation, or both, of the aircraft. Each of these individual analyses is called a
system analysis.
6.2.1.2 System analysis. A system analysis is an electric load and power

source utilization analysis for an individual electric power system. In this speci-
fication, the system analysis is divided into a load analysis and a power source
analysis.
6.2.1.3 Load analysis. A load analysis is essentially a summation of the

electric loads applied to the particular system during specified operating conditions
of the aircraft.
6.2.1.4 Power source analysis. A power source analysis Consists of

determining the capacity of the power source for the same operating conditions
specified for the load analysis. The power source analysis includes the calculation
of percent growth capacity (see 6.2. 6).
6.2.2 Electric system. An electric system consists of an electric

power source, its power distribution system, and the electric load connected thereto.
6.2.3 Electric sources.
6.2.3.1 Electric source. An electric source is the electric equipment

which produces, converts, or transforms electric power. Common ac sources are
ac generators inverters, transformers, and frequency changers. Common dc sources
are dc generators, converters and batteries. A source may consist of multiple unit
sources operating in parallel.
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6.2.3.2 Primary source. A primary source is equipment that generates

electric power from energy other than electrical, and is independent of any other
electrical source. For example: The primary source of an ac electric system may
be the main engine-driven generator(s) or auxiliary power unit-driven generator(s).
The primary source of a dc electric system may be a battery, main engine-driven
genentor(s) or auxiliary power plant (APP) - driven generator. There may be
both an ac and a dc primary system in the same vehicle.
6.2.3.3 Secondary source. A secondary source is equipment that

transforms and/or converts primary source power to supply electric power to either
ac or dc utilization equipment. A secondary source is entirely dependent upon a
primary source and is considered part of the load of its primary source. There may
be both an ac and dc secondary source in the same vehicle.
6.2.3.4 Normal source. The normal source is that source which serves
an electric power system throughout a routine mission.
6.2.3.5 Alternate source. An alternate source is a second power source

which may be used in lieu of the normal source, usually upon failure of the normal
source. The use of alternate sources having characteristics differing from those
of the normal source creates a new load and power configuration and therefore a
new electric system, which may require separate source capacity analysis.
----- -. - ---
6.2.4 Emergency. For the purpose of thiS specification, emergency
is the condition when the normal source of essential electric power becomes totally
inoperative and an alternate power source must be used.
6.2.5 Ratings.
6.2.5.1 Nominal rating. The nominal rating of a unit power source is

its nameplate rating. This rating is usually a continuous duty rating for specified
operating conditions.
6.2.5.2 Interval rating. The interval rating of a unit power source is

its maximum power output capacity for a specified time interval This rating is
determined under the operating conditions specified for the nominal rating. 5 seconds
and 5 minutes have been adopted as the standard overload intervals for this specifi-
cation. Specifications and standards for electric power sources should specify over-
load capacities for these intervals. Among the documents involved are:
MIL-G-6162
MIL-I-7032
MIL-C-7115
MIL-G-21480
MIL-E-23001
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6.2.5.3 Source interval rating. The source interval rating is the interval
rating of a unit power source multiplied by the number of units operating in parallel.
6.2.5.4 Adjusted source capacity. The adjusted source capacity is the

maximum power output capacity of a power source (system) when it is operated
under specified conditions. It is the product of the composite rating factor multiplied
by the source interval rating factor of the system.
6.2.6 Growth Capacity. Growth capacity is a measure of the power

source capacity available in an aircraft electric system to supply future load equip-
ment. This value is expressed in terms of percent of source capacity and shall be
no less than the percentages specified in the aircraft detail specification.
6.2.6.1 Growth capacity of a primary system. Growth capacity of a

primary system is calculated as indicated in 6.3.4.
6.2.6.2 Growth capacity of a secondary system. Growth capacity of a

secondary system is equal to the quotient of the adjusted secondary source capacity
minus the existing secondary system load divided by the adjusted source capacity,
the quantity multiplied by 100. The result of this calculation shall appear on the
summary of the system analysis sheet.
6.3 Sample calculations.
6.3.1 Ac load analysis calculations.
6.3.1.1 Formulas: Volt amperes (VA) = (watts2 + vars2)1/2
Power factor (p.f.) = W/VA, W = watts
(Max phase VA - Min phase VA) x 100

Percent phase load unbalance =
Adjusted source phase VA rating
6.3.1.2 Sample load analysis calculation.
Watts Vars volt amperes Power factor
Phase A 3,930 2,400 4,600 0.855

Phase B 4,130 2,820 5,000 0.826
Phase C 4,050 2,640 4,830 0.838
Adjusted Source Capacity = 30 kVA
Max Phase VA 5000

-Min Phase VA -4600
400
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Phase Unbalance Percent = 400 x 100 = 4.0 percent

10000
6.3.2 Battery charging currents. The charging current for any air-
craft battery shall be based on the total elapsed time from the beginning of charge,
and shall be calculated in accordance with the following formula:
I = Ax C
Where: I = Average charging current in amperes.

A = Ampere-hour capacity of the battery, based on
the l-hour discharge rate.
c = Battery charging factor taken from Figure 20.
Exception: If a battery charger or charge current control

device is used, the actual load drawn shall be
entered.
6.3.2.1 Sample battery charging current calculations.
Given: a. The capacity of the battery =

31.0 Ampere-hour
b. Operating Minimum

Condition time (t)
Ground Maintenance G-1 Not charging

Calibration G2 Not charging
Loading & Preparation G-3 Not charging
Start & Warmup G-4 5 minutes
Taxi C-5 10 minutes
Takeoff & Climb G-6 10 minutes
Cruise G-7 15 minutes
Cruise-Combat G-8 20 minutes
Landing G-9 10 minutes
Emergency G-10 Not charging
(1) At the beginning of the Start and Warmup condition, G-4 is the start of
the battery charging. Since previous charging has not taken place, the
charging factor C is read directly from Figure 20 for the times indicated
in the chart below.
Time (Minutes) Charging Factor (C)

0.08 3.37
1.00 2.77
5.00 2.10
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(2)
.. At the beginning of the Taxi condition, G-5, the battery charging has been
progressing for five minutes. Hence, the charging factor for this period
is taken from Figure 20 at the times of 5, 6 and 15 minutes, as indicated
below.
Time (Minutes} Charging Factor (C)
5 2.10
6 1.99
15 1.32
(3) At the beginning of the Takeoff and Climb condition, battery charging
has been progressing for 15 minutes. Therefore, the charging factor at
the beginning of this operation condition is 1.32. Similar calculations will
yield the following results for the complete analysis.
Minimum Total Charging

Duration Rating Elapsed Charging Current
Operating of Condition Interval time Factor I
Condition t (minutes) t (minutes) T (minutes) C Amperes
1/ The actual duration (t) of the operating condition is inserted.
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6.3.3 Inverter input calculations. When more exact data concerning

inverter input current is not available, the following formula may be used to calcu-
late inverter input current:
6.303.1 Formula: I =
Where: I = Average input current in amperes

VA = Rated VA output of the inverter
n = Efficiency of the inverter in decimal form
(See Note)
v a = va load on the inverter
E = Input terminal Voltage
Note: The minimum inverter efficiency noted below shall

be used where applicable efficiencies in accordance
with the inverter specification are not avaihble:
Inverter Rating Rotary Rotary Static

3 1 3/1
100 VA or less 0.35 0.25 0.60

101 VA to 250 VA 0.40 0.35 0.65
251 VA to 1500 VA 0.50 0.45 0.65
1501 VA to 2500 VA 0.55 0.50 0.65
Greater than 2500 VA 0.60 0.55 0.65
6.3.3.2 Sample inverter input current calculation. The inverter input

current at 28 volts for a 100 VA inverter supplying a 50 VA load is calculated as
follows:
6.3.4 Growth capacity calculations.
6.3.4.1 Formula:
where: Hp= Primary source growth capacity

Hs= Secondary source growth capacity
J= Adjusted primary source capacity
K= Adjusted secondary source capacity
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L= Primary system load requirement, including the input to
the secondary system with the existing load.
M = Secondary system load requirement
6.3.5 Adjusted system capacity calculation. The wide deviations in

the characteristics and usage of system components necessitate the development of
individual rating procedures for each system configuration with due consideration of
the effects of installation and environment. Sample calculations are given in Figures
7 and 12, and below. These are not necessarily typical but illustrate the method
used.
a. Electromagnetic rating factor. Lacking more specific

information it is reasonably safe to assume that the maxi-
mum load capacity of the generator is 100 Percent of the
normal rating at minimum rated speed, increases as a
straightline function to 200 percent at 1-1/2 times minimum
rated speed and remains constant at 200 percent from
1-1/2 times minimum rated speed to 2 times rated speed.
For a generator with nominal speed range of 4000-8000 rpm,
the maximum rating at 5500 rpm will be: 1. 00 + 1500/2000
= 1.75 x nominal rating. This factor replaces the nominal
5-second rating factor of 2.00; when converted to a direct-
multiplying factor the 5-second electromagnetic factor
becomes 1.75/2 = 0.87. For the 5-minute and contin-
uous ratings, the electromagnetic rating factor is assumed
to remain 1.0.
b. Rating factor for paralleling. This factor iS arbitrarily

set at 0.9 of the interval system capacity. Deviation from
this value requires the approval of the procuring actitity.
C. Thermal rating factor. This rating is based on the rate of

flow of cooling medium through the generator. It is
assumed that the specific heat capacity of the generator is
utilized when the 5-second interval rating is determined,
and that environmental effects of temperature altitude, and
differential pressure have no appreciable effect over the
5-second interval, Therefore, this factor is 1.0. For the
5-minute and continuous ratings, rating curves shall be used
for the specific generators in the particular application.
6.3.6 Analysis of motor and other starting transients. The magnitide

of system overloads due to motor and other starting transient power requirements
may be determined as follows:
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Formula: A = l.l(B-C+D)
E
Where: A = Peak demand factor.
B = The 5-second average system power require-

ments for the operating condition analyzed.
C = The 5-second average power requirements of

the largest equipment or group of equipments
started simultaneously during the operating
Condition
D = The peak power requirements of the above

equipment.
E = The 5-second adjusted capacity of the power

source.
Note: The peak demand factor (A) must, in general, be less

than 1 to avoid system malfunction.
6.3.6.1 Sample calculation.

kW kVAR kVA
(5-second average load from load 35.7 36.4 51

B
analysis chart)
21.0 21.4 30
C (5-second average motor load from
Figure 6)
14.7 15.0
B-C (Remainder)
(Peak power requirement of Figure 6) 35.2 96.0 102

D
B-C+D (Probable peak demand of load) 49.9 111.0 122
(Multiply by 1.1 to cover line losses) x 1.1

1.1
(Probable peak demand on source) 134

1.l(B-C+D)
(Takeoff and climb 5-second adjusted 137

E
source capacity)
(Transient demand factor, condition G6) 0.98
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6.3.7 Contract data requirements Data specified in 3.2 will be

listed directly on a DD Form 1423 incorporated into the contract.
Preparing Activity:
Navy - AS
(Project No. MISC-0A88)
custodians:
Arny - AV
Navy - AS
Air Force -11
Review activities:
Army -
Navy -
Air Force -
User activities:
Navy - MC
Review/user information is current as of the date of this document. For future

coordination of changes to this document, draft circulation should be based on
information in the current DODISS.
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SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS
FIGURE 18. Summary and conclusions.
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NOTES
1. load on primary ac bus limited to 26 kVA by contactor rating.
2. Instrument transformer characteristics
Type: 115 to 26 volts 400 Hz step down
Configuration: Single phase
Rating: 100 VA maximum
Items 2, 3, and 4 connected to secondary of transformer.
3. AN-ARC-51 replaced with AN/ARC-51A, effective on ACFT 3738

and subsequent.
4. The battery charging load is listed only in the operating condition

charts.
5. Air particle separator not on below 10 C and when anti-ice is on
6. Cyclic load with period of one second approxiately average value recorded
for all intervals of analysis.
Figure 19. Notes
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ELECTRIC LOAD AND POWER SOURCE CAPACITY,

This specification is approved for use by all Departments

1.1 Scope. This specification covers the methods and requirements

2.1 Issues of documents. The following documents, of the issue in

MIL-W-5O88 - Wiring, Aerospace Vehicle

Beneficial comments (recommedations, additions, deletions) and any

MIL-STD-704 - Electric Power, Aircraft, Characteristics and

(Copies of specifications, standards, drawings, and publications required by

3.1 Definitions. For definitions and sample calculations applicable

3.3 Form. The report shall be printed entirely on 8-1/2 x 11-inch

3.4.1 Arrangement. The charts shall be presented on a number of

3.4.2 Sample analyses. The sample analyses (Figures 1 through 19)

3.4.3 Numbering of pages. The pages of each complete report shall

3.4.4.1 Alphabetical column headings. For referencing, the column

3.4.4.2 columns without alphabetical designations. Columns shall be

a. Item numbers: Consecutive numbers for each item of

b. Notes: For entry of explanations, data, calcula-

3.4.4.3 Multi-system analyses. When space permits, load analyses for

3.4.4.4 Order of charts. Charts shall be arranged in the order given in

3.4.4.5 Chart entries.

3.4.4.5.1 Multiple entries. When multiple entries are recorded in the

a. Operation at various power levels: When an equipment

b. Special power requirements: When special power require-

fully explained in notes. For example, calibration power

c. Multiple power sources: When an equipment requires, orPOW

3.4.4.5.2 " Operating conditions entries. All entries shall be accurate

I Title Page (see 3.5.1)

II Table of Contents (see 3.5.2)

III Introduction (see 3.5.3)

IV AC Load Analyses (see 3.5.4)

V DC Analyses (see 3.5.4 and 3.5.5)

E. Power Source Utilization Graph (see 3.5.4.5)

VI Starting Load Data (see 3.5.6)

VII Ground Power Analysis (see 3.5.7)

VIII Summmary and Conclusion (see 3.5.8)

IX Notes (see 3.5.9)

Electric Load and Power Source Capacity

*Insert any. applicable term such as "Preliminary", "Interme-

Additional information may be presented on the title page at the

3.5.2 Table of contents. A table contents shall be included listing

3.5.3.1 Statement of aircraft mission. The statement of aircraft mis-

3.5.3.2 Operating conditions. A list of the operating conditions repre-

3.5.3.4 Electric system operation. Power distribution from the source

3.5.3.5 Generator Mounting and Drive Data. For a sample of Generator

3.5.4 AC and DC analyses.

3.5.4.1 Connected load chart. The connected load chart is a listing of

3.5.4.1.1 Functional category - column A. Each item of equipment shall

3.5.4.1.2 Connected load - column B. All equipment requiring electric

Exception: When the power source supplies its rated capacity

3.5.4.1.2.1 Order of entry. The equipments listed shall be grouped by

3.5.4.1.2.2 Dummy loads. This type of load, identified as such, shall be

3.5.4.1.2.3 Transformers. The type, configuration, and rating of trans-

3.5.4.1.3 Total number of units - column C. The total number of in-

3.5.4.1.4 Ac electrical requirements per unit - column D.

3.5.4.1.4.2 Averaging of requirements. The load requirements for each

3.5.4.1.4.3 Ac phase identification. Loads supplied from wye-connected

3.5.4.1.5 Dc amperes per unit - Column E. Dc power requirements shall