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• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledgep. 3-8
  Chapter 3: Aircraft Construction › Subcomponents

  Subcomponents The subcomponents of an airplane include the airframe, electrical system, flight controls, and brakes. The airframe is the basic structure of an aircraft and is designed to withstand all aerodynamic forces, as well as the stresses imposed ... electrical power throughout the aircraft. There are several different power sources on aircraft to power the aircraft electrical systems. These power sources include: engine-driven alternating current (AC) generators, auxiliary power units (APUs), and external power. The aircraft’s electrical…

• Risk Management Handbookp. 6-1
  Chapter 6: Threat and Error Management › Causes of Errors › Insufficient Training & Experience

  available for analysis. • A threat requires effective management to contain risk within acceptable levels. Some common threats include: • Malfunction of aircraft systems, engines, flight controls, or automation. • Various unforecast weather hazards. • Collision hazards, including wildlife on airports and birds…

• Risk Management Handbookp. 7-1
  Chapter 7: Automation & Flight Path Management › Introduction

  hold a switch and monitor an indicator to obtain a desired flap setting in an aircraft equipped with electric flaps. Automation of this system included a series of detents for the flap switch such that the pilot could select ... transport category aircraft, are now widely available in general aviation aircraft. This chapter discusses how the use of these systems can affect safety. 12272 Some automation technologies include…

• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledgep. 7-29
  Chapter 7: Aircraft Systems › Heating System › Exhaust Heating Systems

  also serve as a heat source for the cabin and carburetor. The risks of operating an aircraft with a defective exhaust heating system include carbon monoxide poisoning, a decrease in engine performance, and an increased potential for fire. Because ... areas of the exhaust heating system to look for deficiencies inside and out. Combustion Heater Systems Combustion heaters or surface combustion heaters are often used to heat the cabin of larger, more expensive aircraft. This type of heater burns…

• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledgep. 6-12
  Chapter 6: Flight Controls › Autopilot

  aircraft, including most jet transports, use an adjustable stabilizer to provide the required pitch trim forces. The autopilot system also incorporates a disconnect safety feature to disengage the system automatically or manually. These autopilots work with inertial navigation systems, global ... positioning systems (GPS), and flight computers to control the aircraft. In fly-by-wire systems, the autopilot is an integrated component. Additionally, autopilots can be manually overridden. Because autopilot systems differ widely in their operation, refer to the autopilot operating…

• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledgep. 7-37
  Chapter 7: Aircraft Systems › Oxygen Systems

  Individuals near openings should wear safety harnesses or seatbelts at all times when the aircraft is pressurized and they are seated. Structural damage also has the potential to expose them to wind blasts and extremely cold temperatures. Rapid descent ... from altitude is necessary in order to minimize these problems. Automatic visual and aural warning systems are included in the equipment of all pressurized aircraft. Oxygen Systems Crew and passengers use oxygen systems, in conjunction with pressurization systems, to prevent…