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Flight Test Exercises - Ex. 2 - Ancillary Controls/ Operation of Aircraft Systems

Aim

To determine that the candidate can demonstrate practical knowledge of selected systems, and operate aircraft systems in accordance with the POH/AFM.

Description

The candidate will demonstrate practical knowledge of the operation of systems installed in the aeroplane being used for the flight test and operate the aeroplane systems in accordance with the POH/AFM.

Performance Criteria

Assessment will be based on the candidate’s ability to operate aeroplane systems in accordance with the POH/AFM as applicable to the installations in the aircraft, and explain the operation of any three of the following systems, as specified by the examiner:

  1. primary flight controls and trim system
  2. carburettor heat or alternate air
  3. cowl flaps
  4. mixture
  5. propeller
  6. fuel and oil systems
  7. carburettor
  8. fuel injection system
  9. turbo-charger
  10. hydraulic system
  11. electrical system
  12. flaps
  13. landing gear
  14. brakes
  15. avionics
  16. auto-pilot
  17. propeller synchrophaser
  18. pitot-static system, vacuum/pressure system and associated flight instruments
  19. heater and environmental systems
  20. de-icing and anti-icing systems
  21. any other system or ancillary control specific to the aeroplane used for the test.
Date modified:
2010-05-20