16.1 Fundamentals Mechanical, thermal and volumetric efficiencies; Operating principles — 2 stroke, 4 stroke, Otto and Diesel; Piston displacement and compression ratio; Engine configuration and firing order. 16.2 Engine Performance Power calculation and measurement; Factors affecting engine power; Mixtures/leaning, pre-ignition. 16.3 Engine Construction Crank case, crank shaft, cam shafts, sumps; Accessory gearbox; Cylinder and piston … Read more
14.1 Turbine Engines (a) Constructional arrangement and operation of turbojet, turbofan, turboshaft and turbo propeller engines; (b) Electronic Engine control and fuel metering systems (FADEC). 14.2 Engine Indicating Systems Exhaust gas temperature/Interstage turbine temperature systems; Engine speed; Engine Thrust Indication: Engine Pressure Ratio, engine turbine discharge pressure or jet pipe pressure systems; Oil pressure and temperature; … Read more
EASA part 66 MODULE 13 – AVIONICS 13.1 Theory of Flight (a) Aeroplane Aerodynamics and Flight Controls Operation and effect of: — roll control: ailerons and spoilers; — pitch control: elevators, stabilators, variable incidence stabilisers and canards; — yaw control, rudder limiters; Control using elevons, ruddervators; High lift devices: slots, slats, flaps; Drag inducing devices: … Read more
EASA part 66 module 12 12.1 Theory of Flight — Rotary Wing Aerodynamics Terminology; Effects of gyroscopic precession; Torque reaction and directional control; Dissymmetry of lift, Blade tip stall; Translating tendency and its correction; Coriolis effect and compensation; Vortex ring state, power settling, overpitching; Auto-rotation; Ground effect. 12.2 Flight Control Systems Cyclic control; Collective control; Swashplate; … Read more
MODULE 10 MCQ Questions MODULE 10 Essay Questions 10.1 Regulatory Framework Role of International Civil Aviation Organisation; Role of EASA; Role of the Member States; Relationship between Part-145, Part-66, Part-147 and Part-M; Relationship with other Aviation Authorities. 10.2 Part-66 — Certifying Staff — Maintenance Detailed understanding of Part-66. 10.3 Part-145 — Approved Maintenance Organisations Detailed … Read more
MODULE 9 MCQ Questions MODULE 9 Essay Questions 9.1 General The need to take human factors into account; Incidents attributable to human factors/human error; ‘Murphy’s’ law. 9.2 Human Performance and Limitations Vision; Hearing; Information processing; Attention and perception; Memory; Claustrophobia and physical access. 9.3 Social Psychology Responsibility: individual and group; Motivation and de-motivation; Peer pressure; … Read more