Aviation Mechanic - General, Airframe, and Powerplant › II. Airframe › Task K. Aircraft Electrical Systems

AM.II.K.R4

Risk management

Maintenance in areas containing aircraft wiring.

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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 12-51
Chapter 12: Hydraulic & Pneumatic Power Systems › Aircraft Pneumatic Systems › Low-Pressure Systems
When the pump begins to operate, the drive shaft rotates and changes…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 14-56
Chapter 14: Aircraft Fuel Systems › Fueling & Defueling Procedures › Fueling
aircraft owner. If it is necessary to walk on the wings of the aircraft, do so only in designated areas, which are safe. Filler nozzles should be treated as the important tools that they are. They should not be dropped ... ensure that bonding wires have been removed and stowed. Figure 14-104. An AVGAS fueling nozzle with static bonding grounding wire. Figure 14-105. Over-the-wing refueling a Cessna. Defueling Removing the fuel contained in aircraft fuel tanks…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 11-71
Chapter 11: Communication & Navigation › Installation of Communication & Navigation Equipment › Considerations
electronics case or rack and a nearby structural member of the aircraft. [Figure 11-157] Avionics radio equipment must be securely mounted to the aircraft. All mounting bolts must be secured by locking devices to prevent loosening from vibration. Adequate ... must be provided to prevent mechanical damage to electric wiring or to the avionic equipment from vibration, chafing, or landing shock. Do not locate avionics equipment and wiring near units containing combustible fluids. When separation is impractical, install baffles…