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KnowledgeAirplane systems, including:
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- Chapter 3: Aircraft Construction › Subcomponents
Subcomponents The subcomponents of an airplane include the airframe, electrical system, flight controls, and brakes. The airframe is the basic structure of an aircraft and is designed to withstand all aerodynamic forces, as well as the stresses imposed ... electrical systems. These power sources include: engine-driven alternating current (AC) generators, auxiliary power units (APUs), and external power. The aircraft’s electrical power system is used to operate the flight instruments, essential systems, such as anti-icing, and passenger…
- Chapter 12: Transition to Complex Airplanes › Introduction
means an airplane that has a retractable landing gear, flaps, and a controllable pitch propeller, including airplanes equipped with an engine control system consisting of a digital computer and associated accessories for controlling the engine and propeller, such ... pitch propeller, including seaplanes equipped with an engine control system consisting of a digital computer and associated accessories for controlling the engine and propeller, such as a full authority digital engine control. Transition to a complex airplane, or a high…
- Chapter 6: Flight Controls › Autopilot
aircraft, including most jet transports, use an adjustable stabilizer to provide the required pitch trim forces. The autopilot system also incorporates a disconnect safety feature to disengage the system automatically or manually. These autopilots work with inertial navigation systems, global ... positioning systems (GPS), and flight computers to control the aircraft. In fly-by-wire systems, the autopilot is an integrated component. Additionally, autopilots can be manually overridden. Because autopilot systems differ widely in their operation, refer to the autopilot operating…
- Chapter 15: Transition to Turbopropeller-Powered Airplanes › Training Considerations › Flight Training
Preflight Planning a. Weather briefing and considerations b. Course plotting c. Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) d. Flight plan 3. Preflight Inspection a. Functional test of oxygen system, including the verification of supply and pressure, regulator operation, oxygen flow, mask ... turbopropeller airplane to a turbopropeller-powered airplane is discussed in this chapter. The major differences are introduced specifically handling, powerplant, and the associated systems. Turbopropeller electrical systems and operational considerations are explained to include starting procedures and high temperature considerations…
- Chapter 18: Emergency Procedures › Emergency Response Systems › Ballistic Parachutes
study the information provided by manufacturers and suppliers of these systems and follow the guidance provided. The system design may include airplane components designed to absorb the forces of vertical impact. The design of landing gear and seats maximize ... emergency descent. Without pilot responsiveness after an emergency descent, EAL initiates the process for an automated landing. The system also allows for manual activation by a pilot or a passenger…
- Chapter 3: Aircraft Construction
Abbreviations. Categories of aircraft for certification of airmen include airplane, rotorcraft, glider, lighter-than-air, powered-lift, powered parachute, and weight-shift control aircraft. Title 14 CFR part 1 also defines airplane as an engine-driven, fixed-wing aircraft that ... system with a moving map display, in conjunction with another system, such as an autopilot. This chapter provides a brief introduction to the structure of aircraft and uses an airplane for most illustrations. Light Sport Aircraft (LSA), such as weight…