Aircraft & Engine - Technical General(CPL/Airline Entry Competencies Written & Interview Preparation Capsule)

DC Electrics Basic Principles Introduction Units of Electricity Complex DC Circuits Switches Manual Switches Automatically Operated Switches Circuit Protection Introduction Fuses Circuit Breakers Capacitance Batteries Primary Cells Secondary Cells Aircraft Batteries Magnetism General Magnetism Electromagnetism Generators & Alternators Simple Generator Generators & Alternators Generator Control DC Motors Basic Motors Practical Motors Aircraft DC Electrical Power Systems Simple Generator Systems System Monitoring Multiple Generator Systems Bonding & Screening

AC Electrics Introduction to AC Basic AC Theory Resistance Induction Capacitance Reactance Impedance Power Alternators Basic Alternators Practical AC Generators Parallel Operation System Components Practical Aircraft Systems Split Busbar Systems Parallel Busbar Systems Transformers AC Motors Semiconductors Logic Gates

Principles of Flight Introduction, Definitions & Overview The Atmosphere Basics Dynamic Pressure & Airspeeds Basic Aerodynamic Theory Subsonic Airflow Lift Lift Coefficient & Equation Density Coefficient & Altitude Lift Curve Lift/Drag Ratio Factors affecting Lift 3-Dimentional Airflow Wing Tip Vortices Wake Turbulence Ground Effect Drag Drag Family Tree Parasite Drag Induced Drag Factors affecting Parasite Drag Total Drag Power Requirement Summary Stalling Introduction Stall Speeds & Warning Systems Stall Characteristics Super/Deep Stall Factors affecting Stall Speeds Spinning Special Phenomena of Stall High Speed Buffet (Shock Stall) High Lift Devices (Flaps) Trailing Edge Flaps Leading Edge Flaps Stability Longitudinal Stability Directional Stability Lateral Stability Controls Introduction Aerodynamic Balance Powered Flying Controls Mass Balance Longitudinal Control Lateral Control Directional Control Trimming Flight Mechanics Straight & Level Flight Straight Climb Descent Turning Asymmetric Thrust Minimum Control Speeds High Speed Flight Introduction Shockwaves Mach Number Swept Wing Supersonic Flights Limitations Manoeuvre Load Gust Loads Landing Gear & Flap Limitation Speeds Aeroelasticity Windshear Propellers Introduction Fixed Pitch Propellers Variable Pitch Propellers Propeller Turning Effects

Airframes & Systems Structures Loads applied to the Airframe Airframe Construction Materials Used & Failure Statistics Hydraulics Basic Principles of Hydromechanics Fluids, Pipelines & Seals Basic Hydraulic Systems Pumps System Components Actuators & Motors Pressure Control Flow Control Controls & Indicators High Pressure Pneumatic Systems Landing Gear Fixed Gear & Shock Absorption Retractable Landing Gear Nose Gear Operation & Indication Safety Features Wheels & Tyres Wheels Tyre Contruction Tyre Use Aircraft Wheelbrakes Construction & System Operation Anti-skid & Auto-brakes Compenents & Brake Kinetic Energy Flight Controls Introduction Pitch Control Yaw Control Roll Control Aerodynamic Balance Flaps & Slats Trimming Spoilers & Speed Brakes Manual Flight Controls Powered Controls PFC Feel & Redundancy Fly By Wire Pneumatics Ram Air Systems Bleed Air Systems Air Conditioning Pressurisation Pressurisation Control & Operation Ice & Rain Protection Detection Areas Requiring Protection Mechanical Protection Thermal Protection Fluid Protection Windscreeen Protection Propeller Protection Emergency Systems & Protection Emergency Equipments Emergency Exit Provisions Emergency Lighting Oxygen Systems Introduction Flight Crew Supplemental Oxygen Passenger Supplemental Oxygen First Aid Oxygen Protective Breathing Equipment Fire & Smoke Fire Detection Fire Extinguishing Fire Extinguishants Smoke Detection APU & Toilet Fire Protection Cargo Compartment Classifications Fuel Systems Fuel Types Storage Systems Fuel Distribution Quantity Indication Refueling

Piston Engines Introduction Terminology Dynamics The Study of Energy Newtons Second Law of Motion Newtons Third Law of Motion Thermodynamics Bernoullis Theorem The Venturi The Gas Laws Induction Stroke Compression Stroke Power Stroke Exhaust Stroke Engines General Engine Design Definitions Theoretical Timing Diagram The Practical Four Stroke Cycle Ineffective Crank Angle Valve Timing Indicator Diagram Indicated Horse Power Specific Fuel Consumption Efficiency Compression Ratio Engine Components Crankshaft Connecting Rods Pistons Piston Rings Cylinder Barrel Cylinder Head Valve Operating Mechanism The Sump Carburettor Accessory housing & Wheelcase Valve Clearance Fuel Types of Fuel Manufacturing Specifications Fuel Grades Requirements of Fuel The Combustion Process Flame Rate Detonation Concept Causes of Detonation Effects of Detonation Recognition of Detonation Fuel Quality Control Performance Number Fuel Additives Advantages of High Octane Ratings Pre-ignition Fuel Combination Mixture Chemically Correct Ratio Practical Mixture Ratio Weak Mixture Manual Mixture Control Necessity of Mixture Control Maintaining Correct Mixture Carburettors Basic Requirements of a Carburettor Simple Float Chamber Carburettor Modifications to the Simple Carburettor Slow Running Systems Idle Cut-off Valve Mixture Control Power Enrichment The Accelerator Pump Priming Fuel Injection Indirect Fuel Injection Fuel Pumps Fuel Manifold Valve Alternate Air Engine Icing Induction System Icing Indications Actions to be taken if Engine Icing is suspected Engine Considerations Fuel Injected Engines Operational Procedures Ignition Systems Dual Ignition System Magnetos Step Up Transformer Ignition Control Spark Augmentation Lubrication Tasks of the Lubrication System Tasks of Lubricant Dry Sump System Wet Sump System Advantages of the Dry Sump System System Components Lubrication System Monitoring Instruments Viscosity Types of Oil Operational Considerations Cooling Reasons for Cooling Overcooling Two types of cooling systems Air cooling Main Factors governing System Efficiency CHT Gauge Operational Procedures Power Augmentation Atmosphere ISA Density Altitude Reasons for Power Augmentation Engine Power Output Superchargers & Turbo-chargers Centrifugal Compressors Manifold Pressure Externally Driven Superchargers (Turbo-chargers) The Waste Gate Absolute Pressure Controller Throttle Sensitivity Differential Pressure Controller Triple Controller System Waste Gate Position Normally Aspirated vs Supercharged Internally Driven Superchargers Supercharger Controls Automatic Boost Control Effect of Altitude on Engine Power Output Reference RPM Static Boost Final Comparison Turbo-charger vs Supercharger Propellers Introduction Purpose of the Propeller Fixed Pitch Propellers Variable Pitch (Constant Speed) Propellers Alpha & Beta Ranges and Control Principle of Operation Single Acting Propeller Double Acting Propeller Operation of Constant Speed Propeller Feathering Type Propellers Propeller Windmilling Propeller Control Feathering a Single Acting Propeller Feathering a Double Acting Propeller Auto-feathering (Safety Feature) Synchroscope Synchrophasing Reduction Gearing Purpose of a Torquemeter Checks to be carried out after Engine Start

Gas Turbine Engines Introduction Jet Propulsion The Reaction Engine Brief History of Jet Engines The Principle of Gas Turbine Engine Working Cycle of Jet Engine Pressure-Volume Diagram Constant Pressure Combination Temperature Limit of the Engine Application of Gas Laws in Jet Engine Duct Design Airflow Through Pure Turbo-jet Turbo-prop Turbo-shaft Low By-pass ratio engine High By-pass ratio engine & Turbo-fans Propulsive Efficiency Modular Construction Methods Air Intakes Basics Pitot Type Intake Secondary Air Intake Doors Supersonic Intakes Supersonic Diffusers Convergent Divergent Diffusers Center Body Diffusers Operational Considerations Compressors Types Principle of the Centrifugal Compressor Pros & Cons of Centrifugal Compressors Principles of the Axial Flow Compressor Maintaining the axial velocity of the airflow Compressor Considerations Compressor Stall Compressor Surge Airflow Control Variable Inlet Guide Vanes Variable Stator Vanes Compressor Bleeds Multi-spool Compressors Compressor Surge Envelop Engine Construction Fan Blades Compressor & Turbine Contamination Combustion Chambers Task of the Combustion Chamber Temperature increase allowed Flame rate of Kerosene Components of a Combustion Chamber Types of Combustion Chamber Multiple Combustion Chamber System Air/Fuel Ratio Pressure Losses in the Chamber Combustion Stability Fuel Spray Nozzles Turbine Assembly Task of the Turbine Assembly Stresses in the Turbine Turbine Blade Materials The Turbine Stage Free (Power) Turbine Multi-Spool Engines Blade Shape Turbine Blade Fixing Losses in the Turbine Temperature Measurement Exhaust Systems Task of the Jet Pipe Jet Pipe Design Inlet and Exhaust Danger Areas Gas Parameter Changers in the Jet Pipe Typical Exhaust Systems Low Ratio By-pass Engine High Ration By-pass Engine Noise Suppression Reverse Thrust Basics Clamshell Doors External Door (Bucket) Reversers Cold Stream (Blocker) Reversers Indication & Safety Systems In-system Safeguards Restrictions of use Performance Introduction Thrust Equivalent Horse Power (TEHP) Specific Fuel Consumption Variation of Thrust with Engine RPM Engine Power Nominations Variation of Thrust with: Altitude Change Temperature Aircraft Speed Variation of TEHP with Altitude Change Effect of Aircraft Speed on TEHP Thrust Augmentation Water Injection Systems Turbo-jet & Turbo-propeller Systems Methods of Injection Thrust Augmentation & Afterburning The Afterburner Bleed Air Bleed Air & Its Uses Sources of Bleed Air Effect of using Bleed Air Air for Internal use in the Engine Air for Engine Cooling Turbine Blade Cooling Nozzle Guide Vane & Turbine Disc Cooling Sealing Disposal of Cooling & Sealing Air Gear Boxes & Accessory Drives Accessory Gearbox Expansion of the Compressor Shaft Stub Shaft Drive Idler Gear Drive Spreading the Load The Shear Neck Ignition Systems Introduction Direct Current High Energy Ignition Unit (HEIU) HEIU Components Igniter Plugs Surface Discharge Igniter Plugs Engine Starting System Requirements Starter Motors Basics Electric Starter Motor Air Starter Motor Normal Start Cycle The Start System Relationship between RPM & EGT Operation of the Blowout Cycle The Relight System Hot Start Wet Start Hung Start Engine Rundown Time Engine Fuel Systems Introduction System Components Low Pressure (Backing) Pump Fuel Cooled Oil Cooler (FCOC) Fuel Heater Low Pressure Fuel Filter Fuel Flowmeter Fuel Temperature Sensing Fuel Pressure Sensing High Pressure Fuel Pump Types of Fuel Control Systems Electronic Engine Control Gas Turbine Fuels Brief History of Jet Fuels Fuel Production & Specifications Types of Jet Fuels Fuel Color Jet Fuel Additives Water in the Fuel Waxing Effects of Specific Gravity Lubrication Reasons for Lubrication Lubrication Systems Pressure Relief Valve Lubricating System Full Flow Lubrication System The Oil Tank Oil Pumps Oil Coolers Magnetic Chip Detectors Centrifugal Breather Filters Types of Lubricating Oils Oil Contents Check Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) Introduction The APU Engine APU Operations in Flight APU Control & Operation System Protection APU Fire Protection Instrumentation Introduction Types of Engine Instrument Display Thrust & Power Measuring Instruments Low Ratio By-pass Engine Power Measurement High Ratio By-pass Engine Power Measurement Engine Torque Helical Gear Torque Meter System Electronic Torque Meter Engine RPM Mechanical Tachometer Electrical Generator System Speed Probe Synchroscope Temperature Sensing Equipment Turbine Gas Temperature Probe Material Pressure Pressure Indication Engine Vibration Fuel Gauges Float Fuel Gauge System Capacitance Type Fuel Gauge System Remote (Signal) Transmission System Desynn Operation Selsynn Transmission System (Syncro) Electronic Instruments of Engine & Airframe Systems Measurements EICAS Display Units EICAS Display Modes Display Select Panel Alert Messages Warning & Caution Lights Display Unit Failure Standby Engine Indicator Maintenance Control Panel ECAM Display Units Display Modes Flight Phase-Related Mode ECAM Control Panel

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