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Airframes, Engines and Systems

AIRFRAMES

   1  Types of construction

LANDING GEAR, BRAKES AND FLAPS

    1  Mechanical
  2  Hydraulic
  3  Electric

ENGINES

  1  Two and four stroke cycle
  2  Methods of cooling
  3  Principle of the magneto
•   4  Dual ignition
  5  Exhaust systems
•   6  Auxiliary controls
  7  Turbo-charging
  8  Effects of density altitudes and humidity
  9  Limitations and operations
  10  Instruments

CARBURATION

  1  Theory of operation
•   2  Fuel-air mixture
•   3  Mixture controls
•   4  Carburettor icing
•   5  Use of Carb heat and its effects on mixture

FUEL INJECTION

    1  Principle and operation
  2  Icing
  3  Alternate air

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    1  Generator, alternator and battery
  2  Lighting
  3  Ammeter and load meter
  4  Bus bars
  5  Circuit breakers and fuses
  6  Grounding and bonding

LUBRICATING SYSTEMS AND OILS

•   1  Types, viscosity, grades and seasonal use
•   2  Purposes
  3  Methods of lubrication
  4  Venting
  5  Filters
  6  Oil Cooler

FUEL SYSTEM AND FUELS

  1  Types - Colour and properties
  2  Density and weight
  3  Additives
•   4  Contamination and deterioration
  5  Tank location
  6  Venting
  7  Fuel line - filters and drains
  8  Induction manifold
•   9  Detonation - causes and effects
  10  Vapour lock
  11  Primers
  12  Fuel management
•   13  Fuel handling - fuelling aircraft

OTHER AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS

    1  Oxygen
  2  Vacuum
Date modified:
2010-06-16