When the generator control switch is moved to ON in one cockpit, what happens in the other cockpit if it was already ON?

When the generator control switch is moved to the ON position in one cockpit, it does not simply allow that switch in the other cockpit to stay operational if it was already ON; instead, it activates a protection mechanism. This design ensures that if there is a switch in one cockpit that is turned ON and another switch is moved to ON, the system will interpret this as a potential conflict or redundancy situation, which activates a safety response.

The generator control system is designed to prevent both cockpits from applying power simultaneously from two different sources because this could lead to an overload situation or even damage to the electrical system. Therefore, when the switch is moved to ON in one cockpit and there is another switch ON in the second cockpit, the system trips the generator control switch in that second cockpit to OFF. This ensures safe and efficient management of the electrical systems between both cockpits, eliminating the risk of malfunction due to conflicting commands.