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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 Airplane Assembly and Rigging Aircraft Rigging

  AERODYNAMICS OF FLIGHT

Forces Acting on the Aircraft Aircraft Design Characteristics Helicopter Aerodynamics of Flight

High Speed Flight Effect of Wing Planform

   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

  AIRCRAFT 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 Reservoirs 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

  AIRCRAFT 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

  AIRCRAFT 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)

  AIRCRAFT 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 Small Single-Engine Aircraft Light Multiengine Aircraft Large Multiengine Aircraft Wiring Diagrams and Wire Types Wire Size Selection Wire Identification Wire Installation and Routing and Lacing and Tying Wire Bundles Wire Termination

  

  FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

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

 AIRCRAFT WOOD AND STRUCTURAL REPAIR

History of Wooden Aircraft Wood Aircraft Construction and Repairs

Repair of Wood Aircraft Components