Aviation Mechanic - General, Airframe, and Powerplant › II. Airframe › Task L. Ice and Rain Control Systems

AM.II.L.R1

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System testing or maintenance.

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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 10-81
Chapter 10: Aircraft Systems › Maintenance of Instruments & Instrument Systems › Pitot-Static System Maintenance & Tests
Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 91, section 91.411, requires this test, as well as tests on the pitot-static system and on the automatic pressure altitude reporting system. The certified airframe or A&P mechanic is not qualified ... manufacturer or a certified repair station. 14 CFR part 43, Appendix E details the requirements for these tests. Pitot-Static System Maintenance & Tests Water trapped in a pitot static system may cause inaccurate or intermittent indications on the pitot-static…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 10-80
Chapter 10: Aircraft Systems › Maintenance of Instruments & Instrument Systems
Maintenance of Instruments & Instrument Systems An FAA airframe and powerplant (A&P) technician is not qualified to do internal maintenance on instruments and related line replaceable units discussed in this chapter. This must be carried out at facilities equipped with ... specialized equipment needed to perform the maintenance properly. Qualified technicians with specialized training and intimate knowledge of instruments perform this type of work, usually under repair station certification. However, certified airframe technicians and A&P technicians are charged with…
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…