Aviation Mechanic - General, Airframe, and Powerplant › I. General › Task J. Physics for Aviation

AM.I.J.K7

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Gas law and fluid mechanics.

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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - General p. 5-25
Chapter 5: Physics for Aviation › Fluid Mechanics
hydraulic system, can be explained and quantified by using the laws of fluid mechanics. Buoyancy A solid body submerged in a liquid or a gas weighs less than when weighed in free space. This is because of the upward force…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - General p. 5-25
Chapter 5: Physics for Aviation › Gas Laws › General Gas Law
General Gas Law By combining Boyle’s and Charles’ laws, a single expression can be derived which states all the information contained in both. The formula which is used to express the general gas law is as follows: = Temperature ... Temperature Pressure 2 (Volume 2) Pressure 1 (Volume 1) When using the general gas law formula, temperature and pressure must be in the absolute. Example: 20 ft3 of the gas argon is compressed to 15 ft3. The gas starts…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - General PDF page 619
Chapter 13: Mechanic Privileges & Limitations › Mechanic Certification: Subpart D—Mechanics (by 14 CFR Section) › Section 65.85, Airframe Rating: Additional Privileges
Section 65.83, Recent Experience Requirements In addition to having the proper documentation, the mechanic is required by this regulation to have recent and relevant work experience. Although, as it was stated earlier in this chapter, the A&P certificate ... surrendered, suspended, or revoked, it may not be exercised if the holder has not been actively working as a mechanic for at least 6 of the preceding 24 months. This activity can be any one or a combination…