Electrical Systems

Here is a simplified diagram of a Cessna 172S electrical system. you can follow the arrows to clearly see how electricity makes it to certain components of the aircraft, as well as how electrical generation is controlled.

Coming Soon:

  • External Power

  • Batteries

  • Alternators

  • Relays

  • Ammeter and Voltmeter

  • Busses

  • Circuit Breakers and Fuses

  • Essential/Cross-feed Bus

A simplified diagram of the Cessna 172s electrical system