Aviation Mechanic - General, Airframe, and Powerplant › I. General › Task F. Ground Operations and Servicing

AM.I.F.S12

Skill

Locate and explain procedures for securing a turbine-powered aircraft after engine shutdown.

Study note

Get a short, cited explanation of this element written from the FAA handbooks: the core idea, the numbers that matter, common test traps, and a quick self-check.

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14 CFR Part 43 — Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alteration Open
14 CFR § 43.7 Persons authorized to approve aircraft, airframes, aircraft engines, propellers, appliances, or component parts for return to service after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuildi
Persons authorized to approve aircraft, airframes, aircraft engines, propellers, appliances, or component parts for return to service after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration. (a) Except as provided in this section and § 43.17, no person, other than the Administrator ... approve an aircraft, airframe, aircraft engine, propeller, appliance, or component part for return to service after it has undergone maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration. (b) The holder of a mechanic certificate or an inspection authorization may approve an aircraft…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - General p. 1-11
Chapter 1: Safety, Ground Operations, & Servicing › Ground Movement of Aircraft › Engine Starting and Operation
Procedures for Securing Powered Parachutes When securing powered parachutes, pack the parachute in a bag to prevent the chute from filling with air from the wind and dragging the seat and engine. The engine and seat can also be secured ... needed. Ground Movement of Aircraft Engine Starting and Operation The following instructions cover the starting procedures for reciprocating, turboprop, turbofan, and APU. These procedures are presented only as a general guide for familiarization with typical procedures and methods. Detailed instructions…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - General p. 1-15
Chapter 1: Safety, Ground Operations, & Servicing › Ground Movement of Aircraft › Starting a Turbofan Engine
Many very serious accidents have occurred involving personnel in the vicinity of turbine engine air inlets. Use extreme caution when starting turbine aircraft. Check the aircraft fuel sumps for water or ice. Inspect the engine air inlet for general condition ... other damage. If possible, check the fan blades for free rotation by turning the fan blades by hand. All engine controls must be operational. Check engine instruments and warning lights for proper operation. Starting a Turbofan Engine The following procedures…