IL.XIV.F.K2
KnowledgeSituations that would require an emergency descent (e.g., depressurization, smoke, or fire).
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- Appendix B: Acronyms, Abbreviations, and NOTAM Contractions
flight inspection group FINO—Flight Inspection National Field Office FIPS—federal information publication standard FIR—flight information region FIRE—fire station FIRMR—Federal Information Resource Management Regulation FL—flight level FLOWSIM—traffic flow planning simulation FM—from FMA—final monitor…
- Chapter 9: Flight Manuals and Other Documents › Placards › Emergency Procedures (Section 3)
emergencies or critical situations are located in the Emergency Procedures section. Some of the emergencies covered include: engine failure, fire, and system failure. The procedures for inflight engine restarting and ditching may also be included. Manufacturers may first show…
- Chapter 7: Aircraft Systems › Ignition System
sufficiently high voltage to jump a spark across the spark plug gap in each cylinder. The system begins to fire when the starter is engaged and the crankshaft begins to turn. It continues to operate whenever the crankshaft is rotating ... separate sets of wires, and spark plugs to increase reliability of the ignition system. Each magneto operates independently to fire one of the two spark plugs in each cylinder. The firing of two spark plugs improves combustion of the fuel…
- Chapter 7: Aircraft Systems › Heating System › Fuel Fired Heaters
become knowledgeable about the heating system. Each has different repair and inspection criteria that should be precisely followed. Fuel Fired Heaters A fuel fired heater is a small mounted or portable spaceheating device. The fuel is brought to the heater ... aircraft. Most gasoline heaters can produce between 5,000 and 50,000 British Thermal Units (BTU) per hour. Fuel fired heaters require electricity to operate and are compatible with a 12-volt and 24-volt aircraft electrical system. The heater…
- Glossary › Domestic Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum
attack. FL. See flight level. Flameout. A condition in the operation of a gas turbine engine in which the fire in the engine goes out due to either too much or too little fuel sprayed into the combustors. Flaps. Hinged…
- Chapter 15: Airspace › Other Airspace Areas
Controlled Firing Areas (CFAs) CFAs contain activities that, if not conducted in a controlled environment, could be hazardous to nonparticipating aircraft. The difference between CFAs and other special use airspace is that activities must be suspended when a spotter aircraft…