AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER LICENCE
BASIC EXAMINATION SYLLABUS
SUBJECT 4: AEROPLANES 1
Recommended Study Material
1.
2.
3.
4.
Essential - A & P Technician General Textbook by Jeppesen (Similar to the old FAA publication
AC 65-9A)
Essential - Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics Airframe Handbook (AC 65-15A)
Background - Aircraft Inspection and Repair by Jeppesen (EA-43.13-1A/3)
Background - Mechanics of Flight by Kermode
Subject Overview
The content of this syllabus is designed to cover the fundamental aeroplane principles and concepts that
are required as a knowledge base to effectively perform as a Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
carrying out certifying responsibilities. This examination is a pre requisite for Aeroplanes II (Subject 5)
that covers the more complex systems found in modern pressurised jet aircraft. All formulae required for
answering questions will be supplied in a separate appendix towards the rear of the examination paper.
Knowledge Levels
LEVEL 1
A familiarization with the principal elements of the subject.
Specifications
The certifying engineer should be:
1. familiar with the basic elements of the subject.
2. able to give simple descriptions of the whole subject, using common words and
examples.
3. able to use typical terms.
LEVEL 2
A general knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of the subject and an
ability to apply the knowledge.
Specifications
The certifying engineer should be able to:
1. understand the theoretical fundamentals of the subject.
2. give a general description of the subject using, as appropriate, typical examples.
3. use mathematical formulae in conjunction with physical laws describing the subject.
4. read and understand sketches, drawings and schematics describing the subject.
5. apply his/her knowledge in a practical manner using detailed procedures.
LEVEL 3
A detailed knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of the subject and a
capacity to combine and apply the separate elements of knowledge in a logical
and comprehensive manner.
Specifications
The certifying engineer should:
1. know the theory of the subject and the interrelationships with other subjects.
2. be able to give a detailed description of the subject using theoretical fundamentals
and specific examples.
3. understand and be able to use mathematical formulae related to the subject.
4. be able to read, understand and prepare sketches, simple drawings and schematics
describing the subject.
5. be able to apply his/her knowledge in a practical manner using manufacturer’s
instructions.
6. be able to interpret results and measurements from various sources and apply
corrective action where appropriate.
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Level
THEORY OF FLIGHT
Examining Objectives: To determine that a
certifying engineer can
describe:
(1) how an aeroplane flies.
(2) how an aeroplane is
controlled in flight.
(3) the effects of damage,
deterioration, poor design
and faulty maintenance
practices on the
aerodynamic and
performance characteristics
of an aeroplane.
1.2
Topic Description and Applicable ATA Chapter
Airflow
Describe airflow in relation to a body (at rest or in motion)
and be able to define and explain the following terms as
they relate to an aeroplane in flight:
• Airflow over an aerofoil and around a fuselage
structure.
• Boundary layer
• Free stream flow
• Laminar and turbulent flow
• Relative flow
• Stagnation
• Upwash and downwash
• Vortices
Icing (ATA 30)
Describe the aerodynamic effects of ice, snow and frost on
an aircraft both on the ground and in flight.
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Airfoils
Describe the effects of changes in the following:
• Angle of attack on the pressure distribution around
an airfoil.
• Fineness ratio.
• Wing shape and aspect ratio.
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Describe the relationships between lift, weight, thrust and
drag.
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Explain
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Camber
Chord
Mean aerodynamic chord (MAC)
Angle of attack
Lift coefficient
Drag coefficient
Shape of an aerofoil
Wing area
Induced drag
Profile/parasite drag
Centre of pressure
Centre of gravity
Angle of incidence
Axes of an aircraft
Stability and control
Washin/washout
Glide ratio
Steady state flight
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THEORY OF FLIGHT
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Performance
Theory of the turn
Lift augmentation
Load factor
Flight envelope
Structural limitations VNE, VA, VNO, and VFE
the following terms:
Centrifugal and centripetal force
Gravitational force
Sideslip
Skidding
Stall
Wing loading
Describe the effects on wing loading and stalling speed with
changes in the following criteria:
• Angle of attack
• Angle of bank
• Thrust, weight, aerodynamic resultant
• Wing area
Define and relate the following terms to aeroplane operation:
• Ground speed (GS)
• True air speed (TAS)
• Indicated air speed (IAS)
Describe how lift and drag are generated with particular
reference to angle of attack, lift coefficient, drag coefficient,
polar curve, and stall.
1.4
Flight stability
Define and state applications of the following:
• Anhedral
• Dihedral
• Longitudinal dihedral
• Sweepback
• Taper
Define and describe the effects of changes to the following
conditions:
• Asymmetric power/thrust
• Directional stability
• Dynamic stability
• Gyroscopic effect
• Lateral stability
• Longitudinal stability
• Slipstream
• Static stability
• Propeller torque effect
In relation to longitudinal, lateral, and directional stability,
state the axis about which these terms apply and the
aircraft structural features that provide stability about that
axis.
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THEORY OF FLIGHT
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Topic Description and Applicable ATA Chapter
Describe flutter and the maintenance activities required to
eliminate flutter from within the aircraft’s normal flight
envelope.
Describe Dutch roll and pitch up and state the methods
used to control these conditions.
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AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES
Examining Objectives: To determine that a
certifying engineer can
describe:
1) the various aeroplane
structural designs.
2) aeroplane construction
methods and
techniques.
3) causes of structural
defects and damage.
4) maintenance practices
pertaining to aeroplane
structure.
5) structural integrity and
airworthiness.
General Structure (ATA 51)
Define the following terms and relate them to aircraft metal
structure under given applications:
• beam, bending, compression, fatigue, stress riser,
hoop stresses, shear, strain, stress, strut, tension,
tie and torsion.
2
Identify structural defects that may occur in an aeroplane
when subject to the above forces. Describe the source of
each force.
2
Define and give examples of aircraft structural
classifications, primary, secondary and tertiary.
1
Define “fail safe” structure. From given information identify
methods of “fail safe” design applicable to aircraft structure.
2
Define the concept of damage tolerance.
2
Identify airworthiness requirements for structural strength.
2
Describe typical information found in structural repair
manuals.
Understand methods of structural reinforcement including
the design of simple repair schemes or modification to
restore or enhance original strength.
Understand common structural assembly and disassembly
techniques and processes.
2.2
Level
Fuselage, Doors Nacelles, Engine Mounts
and Landing Gear Attachment (ATA 52, 53)
Describe the following methods of fuselage design and
construction:
• Monocoque.
• Semi monocoque
• Truss. (Pratt truss and Warren truss)
• Tubular steel
Describe the general constructional features of each of
these types of structure and identify load-carrying
members.
Describe general constructional and maintenance features
relating to the following:
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Doors
Door operating mechanisms
Door safety devices
Engine nacelles
Engine firewalls
Floors
Radomes
Fairings
Drains and vents
Wing, empennage and engine attachment
Undercarriage attachment
Bulkheads
Doublers
Beams
Seats, seat rails and seat operating/locking
mechanisms.
Level
1
Describe the drainage and ventilation provisions used to
control moisture within the structure.
1
2.3
Windows and Windshields Repairs
Describe the construction and installation methods of
windows and windshields. State temperatures, angles and
precautions as appropriate.
Describe the method of forming acrylic sheet into final
shape by hot and cold means.
1
Describe precautions and considerations when cutting and
drilling acrylic materials.
2
State the methods, materials and general principles involved
in cementing and curing acrylics.
2
Describe methods of finishing acrylic components by
sanding, buffing and polishing; general cleaning techniques
and precautions for the protection of installed components.
2
Describe the properties of various types of clear plastic
materials used for windows and windscreens and describe
processes for the care and maintenance of these materials.
2.4
Airframe Symmetry
Describe the methods used to make the following alignment
and symmetry checks:
• Complete airframe for symmetry.
• Fuselage for twist and bending.
• Vertical stabiliser for alignment.
• Wings and horizontal stabilisers for dihedral and
incidence.
AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES
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Define the following terms:
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Anhedral
Cabane struts
Decalage
Dihedral
Incidence angle
Interplane struts
Longitudinal dihedral
Rigging position
Stagger
Washin
Washout
Wings and Stabilisers (ATA 55,57)
Describe various forms of wing and stabiliser
construction, typically; monospar, multi spar, box beam,
conventional skin and milled planks. Identify general
constructional features such as ribs, struts, wires, tie rods
and describe their application to the structure.
2.6
1
Describe the construction and sealing of “wet” wings
(integral fuel tanks).
1
Describe general constructional features of primary and
secondary control surfaces.
1
Describe the attachment of control surfaces and lift/drag
devices.
1
Describe the principle of “Load Alleviation”.
1
Inspection of Structures (ATA 51, ATA 5)
Describe the following aircraft reference zones and positions
terms as applied to the determination of locations on, within
or around aeroplanes:
• Datum
• Butt or buttock lines
• Fuselage stations
• Water lines
• Wing stations
• Clock positions
• Grid references
• Zones
• Aileron stations
• Flap stations
• Nacelle stations
• Horizontal and vertical stabiliser stations
• Powerplant stations
• Propeller stations
AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES
Level
Describe the ATA-100 zoning system used to identify
aircraft component locations and access points.
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Describe the factors to be considered when inspecting
structures and developing rectification procedures for wear,
damage and deterioration. Includes various types of
corrosion damage, mercury and battery acid spills.
2
Describe ageing, fatigue and corrosion control programmes.
1
Rules Reference:
Rule Part 43 Appendix D
and Part 91 Para 91.619
AC 43-1
Rules Reference:
Part 43 Appendix E
AC43-9A
2.7
3.0
Understand the requirements of an Annual Review of
Airworthiness as it relates to aircraft structural and
condition inspections.
Describe the terms as they relate to aircraft structures and
give examples of:
• Approved data
• Major repair
• Major modification
• Design organisation
• Design approval
• Form CAA 337
Abnormal Occurrences
Identify visual cues and inspection techniques appropriate
to structural damage resulting from the following events:
• Flight or ground overloads such as flight through
turbulence, heavy landings, taxiing or ground
handling incidents.
• Structural failure of adjacent members.
• Lightning strikes.
• High intensity radiated field (HIRF) penetration.
• Bird strikes.
• Operation in extreme climatic, sandy, or other
adverse conditions.
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Describe the methods to protect structure in the advent of
lightening strike.
1
Describe common decontamination methods relating
particularly to salt, sand, dust, fuel, oil, hydraulic fluids,
common chemicals, mercury, water/moisture, birds and
rodents. Also includes the effects of long term or
inadequate storage conditions.
2
Describe the classifications of damage and the repair or
maintenance implications applicable to them.
2
FLIGHT CONTROL
SURFACES
3.1
Examining Objectives: To
Function and Construction (ATA 27)
Describe general constructional features of primary and
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determine that the certifying
engineer can describe the
types, design features,
construction, assembly,
functional characteristics
and maintenance
procedures relating to
aeroplane flight control
systems.
Topic Description and Applicable ATA Chapter
Level
auxiliary control surfaces.
Describe the operation and effects on aircraft performance
of:
• Ailerons and spoilers (roll control).
• Elevators and stabilators (pitch control).
• Rudders (yaw control).
• Elevons and ruddervators (two axis control).
• Common types of flaps; plain, split, slotted and
fowler.
• Flapperons.
• Leading edge flaps and slots.
• Balance (lagging) and anti balance (leading) tabs.
• Aerodynamic balance panels.
• Bob weights.
• Control surface bias.
• Define aerodynamic balancing.
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Describe the purpose and operation of flaps and the various
flap operating systems and mechanisms. Describe the
purpose and operation of differential ailerons.
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Describe the methods of control surface attachment to the
aircraft structure.
1
Describe the operation and effect of trim tabs, servo tabs
and spring tabs.
3
Describe the forms of aerodynamic balance including:
overhang, Handley-Page and Friese.
2
Describe the principles of operation of simple stall
protection systems.
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FLIGHT CONTROL
SYSTEMS
4.1
Examining Objectives: To
determine that the certifying
engineer is competent to:
4.2
(1) identify and describe the
purpose of all components
forming part of a mechanical
flight control system.
Types of Control System (ATA 27)
Describe the common types of systems including; cables,
push pull rods, torque arms and torque tubes.
Mechanical Control Components
Describe the following components, their function, and
where applicable, adjustment procedures:
• Push-pull rods and their end fittings
• Bellcranks
• Levers
• Torque arms and torque tubes
• Primary and secondary control stops
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(2) supervise and certify
release to service after
control system maintenance
including balancing and
rigging.
4.3
(3) identify, rectify, and
analyse for reporting
purposes, common flight
control system defects.
(4) determine the
requirement for, and carry
out certification of, duplicate
inspections of flying control
systems including; selection
and training of suitable
persons to carry out and
certify the inspection.
4.4
4.5
4.6
Level
Fire and vapour seals for control systems.
Universal joints
Quadrants
Internal/external control locks and gust locks
Control Cable Systems
Describe the following components, their construction,
function, identification, inspection and maintenance
including wear limits:
• Automatic cable tensioning devices
• Cables
• Cable fittings
• Cable guards
• Fairleads and guides
• Pulleys
• Bowden cables and flexible shaft control systems
Control Chains
Describe the applications, constructional features, and
dimensional terms with respect to control chains.
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State the physical features of chain installations that
provide correct running in endless and terminating chains,
protection against incorrect assembly, and jamming on
sprocket teeth.
3
Describe the methods used to assess wear, and distortion
of chains and sprockets. State how elongation of chains is
assessed. Describe the corrosion protection and storage
requirements of chains.
3
Typical Aircraft Control System
From given information be able to describe the following:
• Layout of a typical mechanical and hydraulic power
operated flight control system.
• Construction and principles of operation of a typical
flight control system hydraulic actuator including
artificial “feel” systems.
• Procedures for rigging a typical control system for
freedom, correct range of movement and correct
cable tension.
Control System Maintenance
Describe the methods used to statically and
aerodynamically balance control surfaces including the
meaning of final flight configuration.
Define underbalance, overbalance and neutral balance.
Describe typical types, locations and attachments of
balance weights.
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Flight Control Systems
(continued)
Topic Description and Applicable ATA Chapter
Perform calculations relating to the balance of control
surfaces to correct for a control imbalance following repair
or repaint.
3
Identify and understand the correction of typical flying
defects brought about by incorrectly rigged controls or
defective flying control systems.
3
Describe the basic procedures and practices relating to the
rigging of flight control systems including; the use of
specialised tooling and rigging devices, control limits,
overtravel, springback, adjustment of control stops safety
locking of components and cable tension compensating for
temperature using charts and tables.
3
Identify defects in control cables and control rod assemblies
including bearings.
3
Identify standards for control rod/cable clearances between
fluid lines, electrical wiring and aircraft structure/hardware.
2
Identify limits for the use of fairleads, cable guides pulleys
and bellcranks
Describe the inspection and maintenance requirements,
including corrosion and wear limits, for the following
components:
• Cables
• Cable fittings
• Cable guards
• Fairleads
• Pulleys
From given information perform the following:
• Fault finding.
• Identify components.
• State inspections required.
• State the reaction from a given control input action.
Rules Reference:
Rule Part 43 Para 43.113
and AC 43-1
Level
Detail the requirements for duplicate inspection of flying
controls with particular respect to the following:
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Selection and training of persons to perform
second inspections.
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Determining the extent of a duplicate inspection.
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Determining correct assembly, functioning,
sense, freedom of operation and locking of all
control systems on an aeroplane.
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HYDRAULICS
Hydraulic Pumps and Transfer Units (ATA 29)
Examining Objectives:
To determine that the
certifying engineer can
perform, inspect, supervise
and certify the following:
5.2
(1) aeroplane hydraulic
systems.
(2) associated system
components and
products.
(3) system maintenance.
(4) system rectification.
(5) defect analysis and
reporting.
5.3
Topic Description and Applicable ATA Chapter
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Describe the constructional features and explain the
principle of operation of typical hand and power hydraulic
pumps found on light aircraft.
Hydraulic Power Supply – Basic System (ATA 29)
Describe the relationship between the following
components; identify their location and state their function
in a basic hydraulic power supply system:
• Accumulators
• Bypass or off-loading valves
• Check valves
• Cut out valves
• Filters, micronic filters, filter maintenance
• Pumps
• Reducing valves
• Regulating valves
• Relief valves
• Reservoirs and associated components
• Quick disconnect valves
• Actuating cylinders
• Selector valves
• Sequencing valves
Hydraulic Fluids and Seals (ATA 29)
Describe the generic requirements, composition,
characteristics, precautions, seal compatibility and MIL
specification of the following types of hydraulic fluids:
• Phosphate ester
• Mineral
• Vegetable
Describe the following with respect to hydraulic fluids:
• Health and handling
• Contamination and contamination checks
• Compatibility with aircraft materials
• Viscosity
• Chemical stability
• Flash point
• Fire point
• Intermixing with other types of fluid
• Fluid foaming
• Cavitation
• Line hammering
With regard to hydraulic seals:
• Identify by colour and name code the types of seals
used with hydraulic fluids.
• State their use.
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HYDRAULICS (Continued)
5.4
LANDING GEAR SYSTEMS
6.1
Examining Objectives:
To determine that the
certifying engineer can
perform, inspect, supervise
and certify:
(1) landing gear components
and products.
(2) system maintenance.
(3) system rectification.
(4) defect analysis and
reporting.
6.2
Explain the principle of their operation.
Describe seal maintenance practices.
Describe tools used for seal removal and
installation.
Hydraulic Lines and Fittings (ATA 29)
Identify flexible hoses to determine pressure range, material
of construction, and fluid compatibility. State what
information is printed on hoses.
6.0
Level
3
Identify by name and state the uses of tube and hose end
fittings and their component parts.
2
Describe the procedures, equipment used and precautions
to be observed when fabricating rigid and flexible fluid lines
for use in aeroplanes.
3
Identify hydraulic system fittings and attaching parts by
name and state their uses in the system.
2
Describe serviceability checks on rigid and flexible fluid
lines.
3
Describe general system maintenance practices.
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Landing Gear Components (ATA 32)
Describe the constructional features, and explain the
function and maintenance procedures relating to:
• Actuating cylinders
• Air-oil struts
• Drag braces
• Floats and skis
• Safety devices and indicators
• Shimmy dampers
• Shock or bungee cords
• Spring steel struts
• Spring-oleo struts
• Tail wheel and tailskid assemblies
• Torque links
• Steering and castoring devices
• Undercarriage locking devices
• Attachment and retraction methods
• Retraction tests
Landing Gear Systems (ATA 32)
From given information describe the function of
components, and principles of operation of, the following
systems:
• Fixed landing gear
• Retractable landing gear
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(continued)
Emergency landing gear extension systems
Nose wheel steering
Describe the rectification of common faults in landing gear
systems or specific landing gear components including the
interface with electrical and emergency systems.
6.3
Wheels, Tyres and Tubes (ATA 32)
Describe the construction of new and retreaded aircraft
tyres, identify them by their markings, and state their
applications. Describe the various types of wheel
assemblies used on aircraft and state their application.
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Describe the types, and maintenance of, wheel
componentry including bearings, grease and dust seals,
spacers and locking devices including wheel bearing
servicing and adjustment.
2
Describe the procedures and precautions to be observed
during the fitment, inflation and balancing of wheel and tyre
assemblies.
3
Identify faults and damage that render a tyre unserviceable.
3
Describe the common maintenance practices associated
with the following:
• Nose wheel shimmy damping
• Toe-in
• Toe-out
• Camber (positive and negative)
Describe the handling and storage processes and
procedures associated with tyres and tubes.
6.4
Level
Aircraft Brakes (ATA 32)
Describe the construction, operation, function, Inspection
and maintenance of the following items:
• Disc brakes (single)
• Master cylinders
• Park brakes
• Single and dual-servo brakes
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Describe the cause, and rectification of, common brake
faults.
3
Describe the operation of the electrical position indicating
and control system of a typical landing gear system.
2
From given electrical diagrams and information, conduct
fault finding of typical landing gear systems.
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(1) perform, supervise, and
certify release to service of
fuel systems after
maintenance.
(2) carry out system
troubleshooting and defect
analysis.
7.3
Level
FUEL SYSTEMS
Examining Objectives:
To determine that the
certifying engineer can
describe aeroplane fuel
systems and associated
components and products in
order to:
7.2
Topic Description and Applicable ATA Chapter
Aviation Fuels (ATA 28)
Describe the following:
• Types and applications of aviation fuels.
• Fuel colour coding.
• Fuel storage.
• Common causes of fuel contamination.
• Quality control of fuel including water testing
procedures, proprietary test products and test
equipment.
• Storage life and fuel deterioration.
• Fuel dispensers including hydrants, bowsers and
hand pumps.
• Refuelling procedures including electrostatic
bonding.
• Reuse of drained or decanted fuel.
• Disposal of fuel.
• Drum refuelling precautions.
• Fuel compatibility with seals.
• Common sources of fuel system contamination.
• Preventing/ rectifying fuel system contamination.
• Fuel dispenser filtration devices.
Fuel System Components (ATA 28)
Describe the construction, operation, function inspection
and maintenance of the following fuel system components:
• Filters
• Fuel heaters
• Primers
• Pumps (auxiliary/booster/ejector/jet)
• Strainers
• Tanks (rigid, flexible, integral) cells and associated
hardware
• Valves and cocks
• Fuel pipes and hose assemblies
• Drains, sumps, vents and stack pipes
• Flow meters
• Contents indicating systems
• Cross feed and transfer devices
• Refuelling and defuelling systems
Fuel Systems (ATA 28)
From given information identify the location and state the
relationship of basic fuel system components for a typical
fuel system supplying piston and gas turbine engined
aircraft, including the electrical and instrument interface.
Describe the following maintenance activities:
• Fuel flow checks.
• Fuel transfer checks.
• Fuel system and dip stick calibration.
• Fuel system decontamination.
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Fuel Systems (continued)
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HEATING AND
VENTILATION
Examining Objectives:
To determine that the
certifying engineer can
describe aeroplane heating
and ventilation systems and
associated components in
order to perform, supervise,
and certify release to service
of system maintenance.
WEIGHT AND BALANCE
(Excluding Rotorcraft)
Examining Objectives:
To determine that the
certifying engineer:
(1) can describe the theory
of aeroplane weight and
balance control.
(2) is competent to perform
and certify release to service
an aeroplane weight and
balance with associated
calculations and paperwork
completion.
(3) is competent to certify “in
service” or operational
changes to aeroplane weight
and balance.
Topic Description and Applicable ATA Chapter
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Fuel tank/system leak testing and sealing.
Rectification of asymmetric fuel feeding.
Describe the operation (electrical and mechanical) of a
typical fuel system when feeding an engine and transferring
fuel between tanks.
2
Describe the operation of a jet pump in an aircraft’s fuel
tank system. Describe the reasons a jet pump is used in
lieu of an electrical or mechanical driven pump.
1
From given information, describe the effect of faults in fuel
supply system components on engine operation.
Determine rectification requirements of system faults
2
Temperature Control and Air Distribution (ATA 21)
Describe the principles of operation, maintenance
requirements and safety precautions relating to:
2
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Ventilation systems
Exhaust heat exchangers
Combustion heaters
Valves, ducts and controls
Theory of Weight and Balance Control for
Aeroplanes (ATA 8).
Describe the meaning and application of the following
weight and balance terms.
• Centre of gravity (CG)
• Aircraft weight
• Theory of weight and balance
• Weight limitations
• Mean aerodynamic chord (MAC)
• CG design limits
• Aircraft loading aspects
• Aircraft operating weight
• Overloaded aircraft
• Empty weight CG range
• Useful load
• Arm
• Datum/reference datum
• Moments and total moment
• Aircraft weighing configuration
• Weighing points
• Minimum fuel
• Zero fuel weight
• Unusable fuel and oil
• Ballast. Shifting weight
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Topic
Code
Topic and Objectives
Topic Description and Applicable ATA Chapter
Weight and Balance
(continued)
9.2
Rules Reference:
AC 43-2
10.0
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Level
Adverse-loaded CG
Forward/rearward adverse-loading check
Maximum gross weight check
Maximum takeoff weight
Maximum landing weight
Ramp weight
Tare weight
Fluid levels
Installed equipment
Weighing Procedures (ATA 8)
Describe the Rules requirements for aeroplane weight and
balance control.
Describe the following weight and balance principles,
practices and procedures.
• Need for reweighing.
• Aircraft weighing procedure.
• Computation of C of G limits.
• Compilation of weight and balance records.
• Ballast calculations using formula.
• Shifting weight calculations using formula.
• Maintenance of weighing scales and associated
equipment including load cells.
• Calculation of empty weight changes.
3
Describe how to correctly complete, and state the
information contained on, aircraft weight and balance control
forms CAA 2102 and CAA 2173
3
EQUIPMENT AND
FURNISHINGS
10.1
Examining Objectives:
To determine that the
certifying engineer can
describe aeroplane
equipment and furnishings,
including role and
emergency equipment, in
order to perform, supervise,
and certify release to service
of system maintenance.
Rule References:
Part 43 and AC43-6
AC43-11
Emergency and Role Equipment (ATA25)
Describe the principles of operation, precautions,
installation and maintenance/servicing requirements of the
following equipment and furnishings:
• Life jackets
• Life rafts
• First aid kits and crash axes
• Emergency floatation equipment
• Portable fire extinguishers
• Emergency Locator transmitters
• Transponders
• Cargo handling and retention devices
• Seats, seatbelts, harnesses
• Fire and smoke detection and warning systems
• Fire extinguisher squibs
• Other explosive devices and pyrotechnics
• Floats, skis, panniers and stretchers
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Topic
Code
11.0
Topic and Objectives
Examining Objectives:
(1) To determine that the
certifying engineer can
describe aeroplane
ground servicing
equipment and
procedures to ensure
that aeroplane
maintenance is properly
carried out.
Ground Servicing Equipment (ATA 7)
Describe the following equipment operating and
maintenance requirements associated with ground and flight
servicing an aeroplane.
• Maintenance and operation of lifting equipment.
• Servicing stands and access equipment.
• Ground power units.
• Auxiliary batteries.
• Hydraulic test rigs
• Testing of specialist tools and gauges.
2
Describe the general safety precautions and requirements
associated with engine starting, ground running, taxiing,
towing, chocking and “tying down” an aircraft.
2
(2) To determine that the
certifying engineer can
describe the
requirements for flight
testing aeroplanes after
maintenance.
Describe the standard hand signals to be used by Ground
Personnel when marshalling an aircraft. Be able to state
the requirements in respect of parking and protecting an
aircraft for short and extended periods.
2
Rules References:
Aircraft Servicing (ATA 5)
Describe the various types of servicing performed on aircraft
and define associated terms.
3
Explain the scope of pilot maintenance.
1
Describe lifing of components.
3
Describe the need for scheduled and non-scheduled
servicing.
3
11.2
Rules Reference AC90-1
Rule Part 43 Appendix A
AC43-4
Rule Part 43 Appendix C
11.4
Level
GROUND AND FLIGHT
SERVICING AND
AIRCRAFT HANDLING
11.1
11.3
Topic Description and Applicable ATA Chapter
Jacking and Levelling (ATA 7, 8)
Explain the following criteria for jacking and levelling an
aircraft:
• Jacking points
• Jacking procedures
• Maintenance of jacks
• Use of levelling equipment
• Identification of levelling points
• Levelling to the flying position
Flight Testing
Explain the requirements for flight and ground testing of
aeroplanes.
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