Aircraft Technical Log

Aircraft technical log also know as techlog or log book.   The aircraft technical log is the primary source for technical and operational data on each flight that occurs on an aircraft. This data includes defects and malfunctions, block times and fuel consumption. It also records all maintenance carried out on an aircraft between scheduled … Read more

PISTON ENGINE – EASA part 66 MODULE 16

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

PROPULSION – EASA part 66 MODULE 14

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

AIRCRAFT AERODYNAMICS, STRUCTURES AND SYSTEMS – EASA part 66 MODULE 13

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

HELICOPTER AERODYNAMICS, STRUCTURES AND SYSTEMS – EASA part 66 module 12

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

AVIATION LEGISLATION – EASA part 66 module 10

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