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Aircraft Structure
General History of Aircraft Structures Major Structural Stresses Fixed-Wing Aircraft Wings Empennage Primary Flight Control Surfaces and Dual Purpose Flight Control surfaces	Secondary or Auxiliary Control Surfaces Other Wing Features Landing Gear Location Numbering Systems Access and Inspection Panels Helicopter Structures
Aerodynamics, Aircraft Assembly, and Rigging
Basic Aerodynamics The Atmosphere Aerodynamics and the Laws of Physics Airfoil Thrust and Drag Center of Gravity (CG) and Axes of an Aircraft Stability and Control Primary Flight Controls Trim Controls Auxiliary Lift Devices Control Systems for Large Aircraft	High-Speed Aerodynamics Rotary-Wing Aircraft Assembly and Rigging Configurations of Rotary-Wing Aircraft Types of Rotor Systems Forces Acting on the Helicopter Helicopter Flight Conditions Rotorcraft Controls Stabilizer Systems Helicopter Power Systems Transmission System Aircraft Rigging
Aerodynamics of Flight
Forces Acting on the Aircraft Aircraft Design Characteristics	High Speed Flight
Cabin Environmental Control Systems
Physiology of Flight Aircraft Oxygen Systems Oxygen Systems and Components Oxygen System Servicing Prevention of Oxygen Fires or Explosions Aircraft Heaters Aircraft Pressurization Systems	Pressurization Issues Sources of Pressurized Air Control of Cabin Pressure Pressurized Aircraft Air Conditioning Systems Vapor Cycle Air Conditioning System Servicing
Instrument Systems
Introduction and Classifying Instruments Pressure Measuring Instruments Remote Sensing and Indication Mechanical Movement Indicators Temperature Measuring Instruments Direction Indicating Instruments Sources of Power for Gyroscopic Instruments Principles of Gyroscopic Instruments Common Gyroscopic Instruments Auto Pilot System	Autopilot Components Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) Flight Director Systems Electronic Instruments Electronic Flight Information Systems Flight Management System (FMS) Warnings and Cautions Clocks Instrument Installations and Markings Maintenance of Instruments and Instrument Systems
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Power Systems
Aircraft Hydraulic Systems Hydraulic Fluids Types of Hydraulic Fluids Basic Hydraulic Systems and  Hydraulic Power Systems Hydraulic System Components Hydraulic Filters Hydraulic Pumps Hydraulic Valves	Hydraulic Accumulators Hydraulic Actuators Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Ram Air Turbine & Hydraulic Motor-Driven   Generator Hydraulic Seals Large Aircraft Hydraulic Systems Aircraft Pneumatic Systems
Landing Gear System
Aircraft Landing Gear System Landing Gear Types Shock Strut Landing Gear Alignment  Landing Gear Support Landing Gear Retraction Landing Gear Emergency Extension Systems	Landing Gear Safety Devices Landing Gear System Maintenance Nose Wheel Steering Systems Aircraft Wheels Aircraft Brakes Aircraft Tires & Tubes
Fuel System
Introduction Basic Fuel System Requirements Fuel Tanks Types of Aviation Fuel  Aircraft Fuel Systems  Fuel System Repair Aircraft Fuel System Servicing	Fueling and Defueling Procedures Fuel System Components Types of Fuel Tanks Types of Fuel Valves Types of Fuel Pumps Filters and Strainers Fuel System Indicators
Communication and Navigation
Aviation Communication and Navigation Radio Communication Inertial Navigation System (INS)/Inertial Reference System (IRS) Installation of Communication and Navigation Equipment Reducing Radio Interference Installation of Aircraft Antenna Systems Radio Navigation VOR Navigation System Automatic Direction Finder (ADF)	Radio Magnetic Indicator (RMI) and Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) Instrument Landing Systems (ILS) Area Navigation (RNAV) and Radio Altimeter Radar Beacon Transponder Collision Avoidance Systems Weather Radar Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) Long Range Aid to Navigation System (LORAN) Global Positioning System (GPS)
Electrical System
Introduction Opposition to Current Flow of AC Aircraft Batteries Aircraft Battery Maintenance, Inspection, Installation Practices and Troubleshooting DC Generators and controls Generator Controls DC Alternators and Controls Power Systems and  AC Alternators Alternator Drive and AC Alternators Control Systems Electrical System Components	Aircraft Lighting System Aircraft Electrical Systems Small Single-Engine Aircraft Light Multiengine Aircraft Large Multiengine Aircraft Wiring Installation Wiring Diagrams and Wire Types Wire Size Selection Wire Identification Wire Installation and Routing and Lacing and Tying Wire Bundles Wire Termination
Fire Protection System
Introduction Fire Detection/Overheat Systems Smoke, Flame, and Carbon Monoxide Detection Systems Extinguishing Agents and Portable Fire Extinguishers Installed Fire Extinguishing Systems	Cargo Fire Detection Lavatory Smoke Detectors Fire Detection System Maintenance and   Troubleshooting Fire Extinguisher System Maintenance Fire Prevention
Ice and Rain Protection
Aircraft Ice Control Systems and Ice Detector System Wing and Horizontal and Vertical Stabilizer Anti-Icing Systems Wing and Stabilizer Deicing Systems Deicing System Components Propeller Deice System	Inspection, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting of Rubber Deicer Boot Systems and Deice Boot Maintenance Ground Deicing of Aircraft Rain Control Systems Windshield Frost, Fog, and Ice Control Systems and Portable Water Tank Ice Prevention
Aircraft Fabric Covering
General History and Fabric Terms Approved Materials Available Covering Processes Determining Fabric Condition-Repair or Recover?	Fabric Strength Polyester Fabric Repairs General Fabric Covering Process Cotton-Covered Aircraft and Fiberglass Coverings
Aircraft Metal Structure Repair
Introduction Stresses in Structural Members Layout Tools Marking Tools Punches Hole Duplicator Cutting Tools Shop Tools Hand Cutting Tools Hole Drilling Forming Tools Sheet Metal Holding Devices Aluminum Alloys Solid Shank Rivet Rivet Installation Tools Special Purpose Fasteners	Forming Process, Operations and Terms Layout and Forming Making Straight Line Bends Using a Sheet Metal Brake to Fold Metal Folding a Box Open and Closed Bends Hand Forming Basic Principles of Sheet Metal Repair Repairability of Sheet Metal Structure Approval of Repair Typical Repairs for Aircraft Structures - Floats-Corrugated Skin-Panel-Outside & Inside the Member-Panel Edges-Lightening Holes-Pressurized Area-Stringer- Former or Bulkhead Typical Repairs for Aircraft Structures - Longeron-Spar-Rib and Web-Leading Edge-Trailing Edge-Specialized Repairs-Inspection Openings