Module 13 For B2 Certification: Aircraft Aerodynamic Structures And Systems

Aircraft Aerodynamic Structures and Systems EASA Module 13 B2
	Welcome
	Revision Log
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	Contents
		SUB-MODULE 01
			THEORY OF FLIGHT
			Knowledge Requirements
			Aeroplane Aerodynamics And Flight Controls
				Primary Flight Control Surfaces
				Operation And Effect Of Roll Control Devices
					Ailerons
					Spoilers
				Operation And Effect Of Pitch Control Devices
					Elevators
					Stabilators
					Variable Incidence Stabilizers
					Canards
				Operation And Effect Of Yaw Control Devices
					Rudders
					Rudder Limiters
				Secondary Or Auxiliary Control Surfaces
					Operation And Effect Of Tabs
						Trim Tabs
						Balance Tabs
						Servo Tabs
						Anti-Servo/Anti-Balance Tabs
						Control Surface Bias
				High Lift Devices
					Flaps
					Flaperons
					Slats
					Slots
					Elevons And Ruddervators
				Drag Inducing Devices
					Spoilers
					Speed Brakes
			High Speed Flight
				Speed Of Sound
					Mach Number, Subsonic, Transonic And Supersonic Flight
					Shock Wave
					Critical Mach Number
			Rotary Wing Aerodynamics
				Terminology
					Rotary Wing Aircraft Configuration
					Flight Conditions
						Hovering Flight
						Vertical Flight
						Forward Flight
						Autorotation
				Operation And Effect Of Rotorcraft Controls
					Flights Controls Configuration
						Swash Plate Assembly
						Collective Pitch Control
						Throttle Control
						Governor/Correlator
						Cyclic Pitch Control
						Antitorque Pedals
				Questions
				Answers
		SUB-MODULE 02
			STRUCTURES — GENERAL CONCEPTS
			Knowledge Requirements
			Fundamentals Of Structural Systems
				Structural Classification
					Primary Structure
					Secondary Structure
					Tertiary Structure
				Structural Stresses
				Construction Methods
					Fuselage
					Wing, Empennage And Engine Attachment
					Aircraft Construction
					System Installation Provisions
				Station Identification And Zonal Location Systems
					Station Numbering
					Zonal Identification System
					Access And Inspection Panels
				Lightening Strike Protection And Bonding
				Questions
				Answers
		SUB-MODULE 03
			AUTOFLIGHT (ATA 22)
			Knowledge Requirements
			Section A
				Fundamentals Of Automatic Flight Control
					Introduction
					Basic Architecture Of AFSC
					Robustness Of AFCS
				Command Signal Processing
					Basic Types Of AFSC
					Trimmed Flight Holding
					Stability Augmentation System (SAS)
					Command Augmentation System (CAS)
					Super Augmentation
					AFCS Interface And Signal Processing
				Autopilot Modes Of Operation
					Pitch Mode (altitude˝hold) - Basic˝Mode
					Vertical Speed Mode (V/S) – Basic˝Mode
					Altitude Hold Mode (ATL HLD) - Superior Mode
					Altitude Acquisition Mode (ALT/S or ALT ACQ) -Superior Mode
				Yaw Damper
					Yaw Damper Coupler
					Yaw Damper Engage Switch
					Warning Annunciator
					Yaw Damper Rudder Position Indicator
					Rudder Position Transducers
					Rudder Transfer and Solenoid˝Valves
					Yaw Damper Operation
				Stability Augmentation System In Helicopters
					SAS Components
					SAS Operation
				Automatic Trim Control
					Introduction
					Working Of Automatic Stabilizer Trim System
						Trim Potentiometer
						Sensor
						Feedback Unit
						Limit Switches
				Autopilot Navigation Aids Interface
					Instrument Landing System
					Localizer Element
					Glide Path Element
					Indicating Element
					Marker Beacon
			Section B
				Auto-Throttle Systems
				Automatic Landing Systems
					Importance of Control
					Modification in Automatic Landing
					Weather Minima
				Categories
					Weather Minima Vs All Weather˝Operations
				Modes Of Operation
				Take-Off Mode
					Speed Control Mode
					Go-Around Mode
				System Monitors And Failure Conditions
					Limited Applications of Safety Devices
					Solution-System Redundancy
					Fail-soft
					Fail-operational
					Simplex
					Multiplex
					Duplex System
					Triplex System
					Duplicate-monitored
					Dual-dual
					Monitoring
					Comparison monitor (or Comparator)
					Equalizer
				Automatic Landing Sequence
			Questions
			Answers
		SUB-MODULE 04
			COMMUNICATION/NAVIGATION (ATA 23/34)
			Knowledge Requirements
			Section A
				Fundamentals Of Radiowave Propagation
					Wave Theory
					Transverse Waves
					Longitudinal (Compressional) Waves
					Basic Wave Terminology
						Amplitude (A)
						Wave Length (λ)
						Frequency (f)
						Wave Period (T)
						Wave Front
						Rays
					Electromagnetic Waves
					Electromagnetic Spectrum
					Radio Waves
					Radio Wave Generation
					Radio Frequency Spectrum
						High Frequency (Hf) Band
						Very High Frequency (VHF) Band
						Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Band
					Modulation
						Radio Carrier
						Amplitude Modulation
						Frequency Modulation
						Modulation Index And Deviation Ratio
						Bandwidth
						Single Side Band (SSB)
						Phase Modulation
				Radio Wave Propagation
				Antennas
					Antenna Length
					Polarization, Directivity, and Field Pattern
					Antenna Types
				Transmission Lines
				Radio Transmitters And Receivers
					Transmitters
					Receivers
					Transceiver
				Very High Frequency (Vhf) Communication
					VHF Transceiver
						Operational Mode
						Maintenance Mode
						Power-On Self Test (POST)
						Continuous Monitoring
					VHF Standby Control Panel
					VHF Antenna
					Audio And Radio Control Display Unit (ARCDU)
				High Frequency (Hf) Communication
				Audio Systems
					Aircraft Voice Communications
					Audio Integration System (AIS)
					Remote Control Audio Unit (RCAU)
					Audio Control Panel (ACP)
					INT/RAD Switch
					Flight Compartment Speaker
					Hand Microphone
					Jack Box Console (Flight Compartment, Observer, Ground)
					Push-To-Talk (PTT) Switch
					Cabin Attendant Handset
					Cabin Intercommunication Data System (CIDS)
						Passenger Address (PA)
						Cabin Inter-phone
						Service Inter-Phone
						Crew Signaling And Alerting
					Emergency Locater Transmitter (ELT)
					Cockpit Voice RecorderS
						Post-Crash Cvr/Fdr Unit Recovery
						Post-Crash Data Recovery
					Very High Frequency Omni-directional Range (VOR)
					Automatic Direction Finding (ADF)
					Instrument Landing Systems (ILS)
						Localizer
						Glideslope
						Compass Locators
						Marker Beacons
					Flight Director Systems (FDS)
						Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)
						Area Navigation (RNAV)
					Flight Management System (FMS)
					Global Positioning System (GPS)
						Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS)
						Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)
							GNSS Operational Elements
					Data Link
						Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC)
			Section B
				Air Traffic Control Transponder
					Primary Surveillance Radar (PSR)
					Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR)
						Mode A and C Interrogation and Reply
					Mode S
					Transponder Tests and Inspections
						Guidelines For All Transponder Testing Includes
					Altitude Encoders
				ADS-B
			Section C
				Microwave Landing System (MLS)
					Operational Functions
					Azimuth Guidance
					Glideslope Guidance
					Airborne Equipment
				Very Low Frequency And Hyperbolic Navigation (VLF/OMEGA)
				Doppler Navigation
					Doppler Radar
				Inertial Navigation System˝(INS)
				Aircraft Communication Addressing And Reporting System (ACARS)
				Communication And Navigation Avionics Installations
			Questions
			Answers
		SUB-MODULE 05
			ELECTRICAL POWER (ATA 24)
			Knowledge Requirements
			Batteries
				Primary Cell Batteries
				Secondary Cell Batteries
					Dry Charged (Flooded) Lead Acid Batteries
					Valve-Regulated (Sealed) Lead-Acid Batteries (VRLA)
					Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) Batteries
					Lithium Ion Batteries
			Battery Installations and Operation
			AC Power Generation
				AC Alternators
				Alternator Drive
				AC Alternators Control Systems
			DC Power Generation
				Functions of Generator Control Systems
					Voltage Regulation
					Overvoltage Protection
					Parallel Generator Operations
					Over-Excitation Protection
					Differential Voltage
					Reverse Current Sensing
				Generator Controls for High Output Generators
				Other Voltage Regulation
					Carbon Pile Regulators
					Three-Unit Regulators
				DC Alternators and Controls
					DC Alternators
					DC Alternator Voltage Regulation
						Solid State Voltage Regulators
			Power Distribution
				Power Distribution on Small Multi-engine Aircraft
				Power Distribution on Large Aircraft
					Split Bus Systems
					Parallel Bus Systems
					Split-Parallel Systems
			Inverters, Transformers And Rectifiers
				Inverters
					Permanent Magnet Rotary Inverter
					Inductor-Type Rotary Inverter
					Static Inverters
				Transformers
					Current Transformers
					Transformer Losses
					Power in Transformers
					Rectifiers
						Silicon Controlled Rectifiers
					Transformer Rectifiers
				Circuit Protection
					Current Limiting Devices
					Fuses
					Circuit Breakers
				Emergency Power Generation
					Standby Power
				External/Ground Power
			Questions
			Answers
		SUB-MODULE 06
			EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS (ATA 25)
			Knowledge Requirements
			Emergency Equipment Requirements
			Emergency Lighting
			Seats, Harnesses And Belts
				Seats
				Seat Belts and Harnesses
			Cabin Lay-Out
			Equipment Lay-Out
			Cabin Furnishing Installation
			Cabin Entertainment Equipment
				In-Flight Entertainment
				Current Generation IFE
				Safety Considerations for IFE
				Multiplexing
				Fibre Optics
			Galley Installation
			Cargo Handling and Retention Equipment
				Airstairs
			Questions
			Answers
		SUB-MODULE 07
			FLIGHT CONTROLS (ATA 27)
			Knowledge Requirements
			Flight Controls (ATA 27)
				Primary Flight Controls
				Secondary Flight Controls
				Trim Controls
				Active Load Control
				High Lift Devices
				Lift Dump And Speed Brakes
			Control System Operation
				Mechanical Control
				Control Cables
				Push-Pull Tubes
				Bellcranks And Levers
				Jackscrews
				Torque Tubes
			Hydromechanical Control
				Electrical And Electronic˝Controls
			Pneumatic
			Artificial Feel
				Yaw Damper
				Mach Trim
				Rudder Limiter
				Gust Lock Systems
			Protection/Warning Systems
			Section B
				Fly-By-Wire Control
					Fly-by-wire Redundancy/Fail Safe
					Operation of a Fly-By-Wire Hydraulic Aileron Actuator
						Normal Operation With The Servo Control Pressurized
						Servocontrol In The Active Mode
						Servocontrol In The Damping Mode:
						Operation After A Hydraulic Failure
						Operation After An Electrical Failure
						Maintenance And Rigging
					Fly-By-Optics
					Fly-By-Wireless
			Questions
			Answers
		SUB-MODULE 08
			INSTRUMENTS (ATA 31)
			Knowledge Requirements
			Aircraft Instrumentation
			Classifications Of Aircraft Instruments
				Flight Instruments
				Engine Instruments
				Navigation Instruments
			The Atmosphere
				Characteristics Of The Atmosphere
				Pressure
				Density
				Humidity
				Temperature And Altitude
				International Standard Atmosphere
			Pressure Measuring Devices And Systems
				Pressure References
					Absolute Pressure
					Differential Pressure
					Gauge Pressure
					Pressure Measurements (Mechanical)
					Bourdon Tube
					Diaphragm
					Capsules
					Bellows
				Pressure Sensation & Transmission (Electrical)
					Pressure Switches
					Potentiometric Pressure Sensor
					Piezoresistive Devices
					Wheatstone Bridge
					Piezoelectric Devices
					Capacitance Discharge Sensor
					Pressure Measurement Accuracy
					Static
					Linearity/Non-Linearity
					Hysterisis
					Repeatability
					Thermal
				Pitot-Static System
					Pitot Tube
					Static Ports
					Multifunction Probes
				Altimeters
					Triple Pointer Display Altimeter
					Counter (Drum) Type Altimeter
					Servo Assisted Altimeter
					Digital Display Altimeter
					Cabin Altimeter/Differential Gauge
			Factors Affecting Altitude Readings
				Air Pressure Variation
				QNE (AA/Altitude Airways-Flight Level)
				QFE (Q-Code Field Elevation)/AGL
				QNH (Q-Code Nautical Height)/MSL
				Temperature Variation
				Scale Error
				Position Error
				System Leaks
				Altimeter Serviceability Checks
				Important Altitude Terminologies
					Mean Sea Level
					Aerodrome Elevation
					Indicated Altitude
					Absolute Altitude
					True Altitude
					Height
					Pressure Altitude
					Density Altitude
					Calibrated Altitude
					Transition Altitude
					Transition Level
					Transition Layer
			Vertical Speed Indicator
				Instrument Lag
				Variometer
				Digital Rate-of-Climb Indicators
			Airspeed Indicator
			Machmeter
			Air Data Computers (ADC) And Digital Air DataComputers (DADC)
			Temperature Indicating System
				Non-Electric Temperature Indicators
				Electrical Temperature Measuring Indication
					Electrical Resistance Thermometer
					Ratiometer Electrical Resistance Thermometers
					Thermocouple Temperature Indicators
					Turbine Gas Temperature Indicating Systems
					Total Air Temperature Measurement
			Fuel Quantity Indicating Systems
				Ratiometer-Type
				Capacitance-Type
				Mechanical-Type
				Ultrasonic-Type
			Gyroscopic Instruments
				Sources Of Power For Gyroscopic Instruments
				Pressure-Driven Gyroscopic Instrument Systems
				Electrically-Driven Gyroscopic Instrument Systems
				Principles Of Gyroscopic Instruments
					Mechanical Gyros
			Solid State Gyros And Related Systems
				Ring Laser Gyros (RLG)
				Microelectromechanical Based Attitude And Directional Systems (MEMS)
				Attitude Heading And Reference Systems
			Common Gyroscopic Instruments
				Vacuum-Driven Attitude Gyros
				Electric Attitude Indicators
				Gyroscopic Direction Indicator Or DirectionalGyro˝(DG)
				Turn Coordinators
				Turn-And-Slip Indicator
			Terrain Awareness And Warning System (GPWS & EGPWS)
				Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS)
					Mode Annunciations
					System Description
					GPWC
					Warning Lights
					Ground Proximity Pull Up Light (RED)
					Flap, Gear Light, Switch Ground Proximity, Glide Scope, Inhibit Light Switch
					Ground Proximity Flap Override Light, Switch And Gear Override Switch
					Warning Lights Gpws Control Panel
				B-777 GPWS Control Panel INOP Light
					Mode 1 - Large or Excessive Descent Rate
					Mode 2 - Excessive Closure Rate
					Mode 2B - Excessive Closure Rate
					Mode 3- Descent After Take Off
					Mode 4
					Mode 5
					Descent Below Glideslope - Descent Below GS
					Mode 6
					Mode 7
					Wind Shear
					Fault Annunciation
					EGPWS
					Terrain Clearance Floor (TCF)
				Direction Indicating Instruments
					Direct Indicating Magnetic Compass
					Vertical Magnetic Compass
				Remote Indicating Compass
				Remote Indicating Slaved Gyro˝Compass
					Flux Gate Compass
				Solid State Magnetometers
				Flight Data Recorder (FDR)
					Description
					ICAO Requirements
					Objective
					History
					Principles Of Operation
					Current Survivability Standards
				Electronic Displays
					Electronic Flight Instrument System
					Engine Indication And Crew Alerting System (EICAS)
					Electronic Instrument Computing Systems
				Stall Warning And Angle Of Attack (AOA) Indicators
					Vibration Measurement And Indication
					Vibration Measurement And Indication
				Instrument Warning System
					Warning And Indicating Lights
						Warning Lights
						Caution Lights
						Indicating Or Advisory Lights
					Magnetic Indicators
					Central Warning Systems
				Glass Cockpit
			Questions
			Answers
		SUB-MODULE 09
			LIGHTS (ATA 33)
			Knowledge Requirements
			Aircraft Lighting Systems
				Exterior Lights
					Navigation / Position Lights
					Anti-Collision Lights
					Landing Lights
					Taxi Lights
					Wing Ice Inspection Lights
				Interior Lights
					Flight Deck/Control Cabin Lighting
					Passenger Cabin Lights
					Cargo Compartment Lighting
				Emergency Lighting
			Questions
			Answers
		SUB-MODULE 10
			ON BOARD MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS (ATA 45)
			Knowledge Requirements
			Introduction
			Central Maintenance Systems (CMS)
			Central Maintenance Computer (CMC)
			Fault Classification
			Built-In Test Equipment (BITE)
			Multifunction Control Display Unit (MCDU)
			Aircraft Communications Addressing And Reporting System (ACARS)
			Data Loading Systems
			Electronic Library System
			Printing
			Structure Monitoring
			Questions
			Answers
		SUB-MODULE 11
			AIR CONDITIONING AND CABIN PRESSURIZATION (ATA 21)
			Knowledge Requirements
			Air Supply
				Sources Of Supply Air
					Bleed Air
					Auxillary Power Unit - APU
					Ground Cart
			Air Conditioning Systems
				Air Cycle Air Conditioning
					System Operation
					Pneumatic System Supply
					Component Operation
						Pack Valve
						Bleed Air Bypass
						Primary Heat Exchanger
						Refrigeration Turbine Unit or Air Cycle Machine and Secondary Heat Exchanger
						Water Separator
						Refrigeration Bypass Valve
				Vapor Cycle Air Conditioning
					Theory Of Refrigeration
					Basic Vapor Cycle
					Vapor Cycle Air Conditioning System Components
						Refrigerant
						Receiver Dryer
						Expansion Valve
						Evaporator
						Compressor
						Condenser
						Service Valves
				Air Conditioning Servicing
					Manifold Set, Gauges, Hoses, And Fittings
				Air Conditioning Service
					Refrigerant Source
					Vacuum Pumps
					Leak Detectors
					System Servicing
						Visual Inspection
						Leak Test
						Performance Test
						Feel Test
						Purging the System
						Checking Compressor Oil
					Evacuating The System
					Charging The System
					Distribution Systems
					Flow Control
					Temperature Control
					Humidity Control
				Pressurization
					Pressure Of The Atmosphere
					Temperature And Altitude
					Pressurization Terms
					Pressurization Systems
					Control Of Cabin Pressure
						Pressurization Modes
					Cabin Pressure Controllers
						Control Valve (Outflow Valve)
					Cabin Air Pressure Safety Valve Operation
						Pressurization Indication
						Pressurization Operation
						Cabin Pressurization Troubleshooting
				Safety And Warning Devices
					Protection And Warning˝Devices
				Questions
				Answers
		SUB-MODULE 12
			FIRE PROTECTION (ATA 26)
			Knowledge Requirements
			Introduction
				Requirements For Fire To Occur
				Classes Of Fires
				Fire Zones
				Fire Prevention
			Fire Detection And Warning Systems
				Requirements For Overheat And Fire Detection Systems
				Thermal Switch Systems
				Thermocouple Systems
				Continuous-Loop Systems
					Fenwal System
					Kidde System
						Sensing Element
						Combination Fire and Overheat Warning
						Temperature Trend Indication
						System Test
						Fault Indication
						Dual-Loop Systems
						Automatic Self-Interrogation
						Support Tube Mounted Sensing Elements
						Fire Detection Control Unit (Fire Detection Card)
					Pressure Type Sensor Responder Systems
						Pneumatic Continuous-Loop Systems
							Averaging Function
							Discrete Function
			Smoke, Flame, And Carbon Monoxide Detection Systems
				Smoke Detectors
					Light Refraction Type
					Ionization Type
				Flame Detectors
				Carbon Monoxide Detectors
			Fire Extinguishing Systems
				Fire Extinguisher Agents
				Fixed Container Fire Extinguishing Systems
					Containers
					Discharge Valves
					Pressure Indication
					Two-Way Check Valve
					Discharge Indicators
						Thermal Discharge Indicator (Red Disk)
						Normal Discharge Indicator (Yellow Disk )
					Fire Switch
				Fixed Fire Protection: Cargo Compartments
					Cargo Compartment Classification
					Cargo Compartment Fire Protection And Warning
						Smoke Detector Systems
						Cargo Compartment Extinguishing System
				Fixed Fire Protection: Lavatories
					Lavatory Smoke Detector And Warning Systems
					Lavatory Fire Extinguisher Systems
			Fire Detection System Maintenance
				Fire Detection System Troubleshooting
			Fire Extinguisher System Maintenance
				Container Pressure Check
				Discharge Cartridges
				Agent Containers
			Portable Fire Extinguishers
				Portable Extinguisher Types
			Questions
			Answers
		SUB-MODULE 13
			FUEL SYSTEMS (ATA 28)
			Knowledge Requirements
			Basic Fuel Systems Requirements
			Fuel System Independence
			Fuel System Lightning Protection
			Fuel Flow
				Flow Between Interconnected Tanks
				Unusable Fuel Supply
				Fuel System Hot Weather Operation
				Fuel Tanks
				Pressure Fueling Systems
				Fuel Pumps
				Fuel System Lines And Fittings
			Aircraft Fuel System Layout
			Fuel Tanks
			Fuel Supply Systems
				Fuel Feed
			Cross-Feed And Transfer Systems
			Fuel Dumping, Venting And Draining
				Fuel System Drains
				Fuel Vent Systems
				Fuel Jettisoning System
			Fuel System Components
				Fuel Lines And Fittings
				Fuel Valves
				Manually-Operated Gate Valves
				Motor-Operated Valves
				Solenoid-Operated Valves
			Fuel Pumps
				Fuel Filters
			Fuel Indication And Warnings
				Fuel Quantity Indicating Systems
				Ratiometer Type
				Capacitance Type
				Mechanical Type
			Fuel Flowmeters
			Fuel Temperature Gauges
				Fuel Heaters
				Fuel Pressure Gauges
			Pressure Warning Signal
			Valve-In-Transit Indicator Lights
			Refueling And Defueling
				Fueling
				Over The Wing Refueling
				Pressure Refueling
				Defueling
					Fire Hazards When Fueling Or Defueling
			Longitudinal Balance Systems
			Questions
			Answers
		SUB-MODULE 14
			HYDRAULIC POWER (ATA 29)
			Knowledge Requirements
			Aircraft Hydraulic Power
			System Layout
				Open-Center Hydraulic Systems
				Closed-Center Hydraulic Systems
			Evolution Of Hydraulic Systems
				Hydraulic Power Pack System
				Modern High Performance Systems
			Hydraulic Fluid
			Types Of Hydraulic Fluids
			Health And Handling
			Hydraulic Reservoirs And Accumulators
				Reservoirs
				Non-Pressurized Reservoirs
				Pressurized Reservoirs
			Accumulators
				Hydraulic Pressure Generation
			Mechanical, Electrical And Pneumatic-Driven Pumps
				Hand Pumps
			Classification Of Pumps
				Constant-Displacement Pumps
				Gear-Type Power Pump
				Gerotor Pump
				Piston Pumps
				Bent Axis Piston Pump
				Inline Piston Pump
				Vane Pump
				Variable-Displacement Pumps
				Basic Pumping Operation
				Normal Pumping Mode
					Depressurized Mode
			Emergency Pressure Generation
				Ram Air Turbine (RAT)
				Hydraulic Motors
				Power Transfer Units (PTUS)
				Hydraulic Motor Driven Generators (HMDGS)
			Pressure Control
				Relief Valves
				Pressure Regulators
				Pressure Reducers
			Power Distribution
				Shutoff Valves
				Selector Valves
				Check Valves
				Sequence Valves
				Priority Valves
				Shuttle Valves
				Quick Disconnect Valves
				Hydraulic Fuses
			Other Hydraulic System Components
				Hydraulic Actuators
				Filters
			Hydraulic Indicating And Warning
			Interface With Other Systems
			Questions
			Answers
		SUB-MODULE 15
			ICE AND RAIN PROTECTION (ATA 30)
			Knowledge Requirements
			Ice Formation, Classification, and Effects
				Icing Effects
			Ice Detection
			Anti-Ice Versus Deice
			Anti-Icing Systems
				Thermal Pneumatic Anti-Icing
					Wing Anti-Ice (WAI) System
						Slat Leading Edges
						WAI Operation
						WAI Control
						WAI Indication System
						WAI System BITE Test
					Engine Anti-Ice (EAI)
				Thermal Electric Anti-Icing
					Probe Anti-Ice
					Water System And Drain Anti-Ice
					Windshield Anti-Ice
					Propeller Anti-Ice
				Chemical Anti-Icing
					Ground Applied Anti-Ice
			De-Icing Systems
				Pneumatic De-Ice Boots
					Construction and Installation of Deice Boots
					Sources of Operating Air
						Turbine Engine Bleed Air
					Reciprocating Engine Aircraft de-ice Systems
						System Operation
					Deice System for Turboprop Aircraft
					Deicing System Components
						Wet-Type Engine-Driven Air Pump
						Dry Type Engine Driven Air Pump
						Oil Separator
						Control Valve
						Deflate Valve
						Distributor Valve
						Timer/Control Unit
						Regulators and Relief Valves
						Manifold Assembly
						Inlet Filter
					Inspection, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting Of Rubber Deicer Boot Systems
						Operational Checks
						Adjustments
						Troubleshooting
						Inspection
						Deice Boot Maintenance
				Electrical De-Icing Systems
					Electric Propeller De-ice
					Electric Airfoil De-Ice Boots
				Hot Air De-Ice/De-Fog
				Chemical De-Ice Systems
					Windshield Chemical De-Ice
					Chemical Propeller De-Ice
					Chemical Ground Deicing of Aircraft
						Frost Removal
						Deicing Fluid
						Holdover Time (HOT)
						Critical Surfaces
						Ice and Snow Removal
				Rain Control Systems
					Windshield Wiper Systems
					Chemical Rain Repellent
					Windshield Surface Seal Coating
					Pneumatic Rain Removal Systems
				Questions
				Answers
		SUB-MODULE 16
			LANDING GEAR (ATA 32)
			Knowledge Requirements
			Landing Gear Construction
			Landing Gear Configurations
				Tail Wheel-Type Landing Gear
				Tandem Landing Gear
				Tricycle-Type Landing Gear
			Fixed And Retractable Landing Gear
			Shock Absorbing
				Shock Struts
			Extension And Retraction Systems: Normal
			Emergency Extension Systems
			Landing Gear Retraction Test
			Indications And Warning
			Landing Gear Safety Devices
				Ground Locks
				Nose Wheel Centering
				Safety Switches
				Proximity Sensors
			Air-Ground Sensing
			Steering
				Nose Wheel Steering
				Steering Damper
				Shimmy Dampers
			Aircraft Wheels
				Wheel Construction
				Inboard Wheel Half
				Outboard Wheel Half
				Wheel Inspection
				On Aircraft Inspection
					Proper Installation
					Axle Nut Torque
				Off Aircraft Wheel Inspection
					Loosening The Tire From The Wheel Rim
					Disassembly Of The Wheel
					Cleaning The Wheel Assembly
					Inspection Of The Wheel Halves
					Wheel Tie Bolt Inspection
					Key And Key Screw Inspection
					Fusible Plug Inspection
					Balance Weights
			Wheel Bearings
				Cleaning The Wheel Bearings
				Inspection Of Wheel Bearings
				Bearing Handling And Lubrication
			Aircraft Brakes
				Types And Construction Of Aircraft Brakes
					Single Disc Brakes
					Floating Disc Brakes
					Fixed-Disc Brakes
					Dual-Disc Brakes
					Multiple-Disc Brakes
					Segmented Rotor-Disc Brakes
					Carbon Brakes
					Expander Tube Brakes
					Brake Actuating Systems
					Independent Master Cylinders
					Boosted Brakes
					Power Brakes
					Brake Control Valve/ Brake Metering Valve
					Emergency Brake Systems
					Parking Brake
					Brake Deboosters
			Anti-Skid
				System Operation
				Wheel Speed Sensors
				Control Units
				Antiskid Control Valves
				Touchdown And Lock Wheel Protection
				Antiskid System Tests
				Ground Test
				In-Flight Test
				Antiskid System Maintenance
				Wheel Speed Sensor
				Control Valve
				Control Unit
			Auto Braking
			Aircraft Tires And Tubes
				Ply Rating
				Tube-Type Or Tubeless
				Bias Ply Or Radial
			Tire Construction
				Bead
				Carcass Plies
				Sidewall
				Chine
				Tire Inspection On ˆe Aircraft
				Tire Removal
			Questions
			Answers
		SUB-MODULE 17
			OXYGEN (ATA 35)
			Knowledge Requirements
			Oxygen And The Atmosphere
			Human Respiration And Circulation
			Sources Of Oxygen
			Oxygen Storage
				Gaseous Oxygen Tanks
				Chemical Or Solid Oxygen
				Onboard Oxygen Generating Systems (OBOGS)
				Liquid Oxygen
			Oxygen Charging
			Oxygen Systems And Supply Regulation
				Continuous-Flow Systems
				System Layout: Cabin (Continuous Flow)
				Demand-Flow Systems
					Diluter-Demand
					Pressure Demand
				System Layout: Cockpit
				Chemical Oxygen Systems
				Electronic Pulse Demand S
				LOX Systems
			Oxygen System Distribution
			Oxygen Indication And Warnings
			Oxygen System Maintenance
				Leak Testing Gaseous Oxygen Systems
				Draining An Oxygen System
				Purging An Oxygen System
				Inspection Of Masks And Hos
				Replacement Of Tubing, Valves, And Fittings
			Oxygen System Safety
			Questions
			Answers
		SUB-MODULE 18
			PNEUMATIC/VACUUM (ATA 36)
			Knowledge Requirements
			Pneumatic / Vacuum (ATA 36)
				Vacuum Systems
				System Layout
				Cockpit
				Cabin
				Pneumatic Systems
				High Pressure Systems
				System Layout
				Sources
				Storage
				Charging
				Distribution
				Supply Regulation
			Emergency Back-Up Systems / Pneudraulics
				Nitrogen Bottles
				Gear Emergency Extension Cable And Handle
				Dump Valve
					High Pressure Pneumatic Power System Maintenance
			Medium-Pressure Pneumatic Systems
				System Layout
				Sources
				Storage
				Pressure Control
			Distribution
			Indications And Warnings
				Interface With Other Systems
			Questions
			Answers
		SUB-MODULE 19
			WATER/WASTE (ATA 38)
			Knowledge Requirements
			Water/Waste Systems
				Layout
				Supply
				Distribution
				Servicing
				Draining
			Toilet Systems
				Flushing
				Layout
				Servicing
			Corrosion Aspects
			Questions
			Answers
		SUB-MODULE 20
			INTEGRATED MODULAR AVIONICS (ATA 42)
			Knowledge Requirements
			Introduction
			Integration Of Avionics
				Digital Data Bus Use Reduces Wiring
				Computer Architecture
			Design Concepts
				Common Core System (CCS) Concept
				Network Components
			Boeing 777 Aims
			Open IMA Concept
			Questions
			Answers
		SUB-MODULE 21
			CABIN SYSTEMS (ATA 44)
			Knowledge Requirements
			Introduction
				Cabin Intercommunication Data System
				Cabin Network Service
			Cabin Core System
				777 Cabin Services System
				In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) – Boeing 777
				External Communication System
				Cabin Mass Memory System
				Cabin Monitoring System
				Miscellaneous Cabin Systems
				Aircraft Wi-Fi
				External Cameras
				FLIR
				Pictorial Moving Map Displays
			Questions
			Answers
		SUB-MODULE 22
			INFORMATION SYSTEMS (ATA 46)
			Knowledge Requirements
			Information Systems Introduction
			Boeing Information Systems
				Flight Deck B777 Electronic Flight Bag
			Maintenance Information System
				Passenger Cabin Information System
				Airbus Information Systems
				Network Server System (NSS)
			Avionics Domain
			Flight Operations Domain
			Communication And Cabin Domain
			Air Traffic And Information Management System
				Air Traffic Service Unit (ATSU)
				Datalink Control And Display Units (DCDU)
				Multifunction Control Display Unit (MCDU)
			Questions
			Answers
		Acronym Index
		Index