Which generator typically shares the load with the APU generator?

The correct answer is the right side generator, as this is the typical generator that shares the load with the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) generator in many aircraft systems. The APU provides electrical power and pneumatic pressure while the main engines are not running, usually during ground operations. When the APU is operational, it can supply power to critical systems, and the right side generator will often take on additional load to ensure that the aircraft's electrical systems remain balanced.

This load-sharing is necessary for maintaining operational efficiency and ensuring that the flight management systems receive the power they require for various subsystems. In practice, this configuration helps to manage workloads effectively between the two generators, providing redundancy and reliability during operations.

The other generators, such as the left side generator and center generator, typically operate independently during regular flight operations. The ground power generator is used while the aircraft is stationary and plugged into ground power, rather than sharing the load with APU or any in-flight generators.