Aviation Mechanic - General, Airframe, and Powerplant › II. Airframe › Task I. Communication and Navigation Systems

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Autopilot theory, components, and operation.

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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 10-83
Chapter 10: Aircraft Systems › Maintenance of Instruments & Instrument Systems › Autopilot System Maintenance
Autopilot System Maintenance The information in this section does not apply to any particular autopilot system but gives general information that relates to all autopilot systems. Maintenance of an autopilot system consists of visual inspection, replacement of components, cleaning, lubrication ... operational checkout of the system. Consult the manufacturer’s maintenance manual for all of these procedures. With the autopilot disengaged, the flight controls should function smoothly. The resistance offered by the autopilot servos should not affect the control…
14 CFR Part 91 — General Operating and Flight Rules Open
14 CFR Part 91, Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 97—Special Operating Rules for the Conduct of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Area Navigation (RNAV) Operations using Global Positioning Systems
Part 91, Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 97—Special Operating Rules for the Conduct of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Area Navigation (RNAV) Operations using Global Positioning Systems (GPS) in Alaska Station referenced. Station referenced refers to radio navigational aids ... precision approach navigation. Users of the system include all aircraft applying the WAAS data and ranging signal. Section 3. Operational Requirements To operate an aircraft under this SFAR, the following requirements must be met: a. Training and qualification for operations…
14 CFR Part 121 — Operating Requirements: Domestic, Flag, and Supplemental Operations Open
14 CFR § 121.351 Communication and navigation equipment for extended over-water operations and for certain other operations.
Communication and navigation equipment for extended over-water operations and for certain other operations. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, no person may conduct an extended over-water operation unless the airplane is equipped with ... least two independent long-range navigation systems and at least two independent long-range communication systems necessary under normal operating conditions to fulfill the following functions— (1) Communicate with at least one appropriate station from any point on the route…