2.0 Envelopes, Baskets and Burners

2.1  ENVELOPES

  1. Types
  2. Shapes
  3. Materials and Properties
  4. Construction, Stitching and Load Carriers
  5. Skirts and Scoops
  6. Vent and valve Systems

2.2  BASKETS

  1. Materials
  2. Suspension
  3. Connections
  4. Construction Repair and Care

2.3  BURNERS

  1. Arrangement
  2. Types
  3. Performance Characteristics
  4. Design and Construction
  5. Features (Suspensions, Controls and Backups)
  6. Blast Valves, Hoses and Pilot Burners

2.4  ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

  1. Batteries
  2. Lighting
  3. Aircraft Instruments

2.5  FUEL SYSTEM AND FUELS

  1. Types and Properties of Fuels
  2. Density/Weight
  3. Fuel Contamination
  4. Fuel Tanks - Material, Construction, Fitting and Safety Features
  5. Venting
  6. Fuel Lines
  7. Cold Weather Operations
  8. Fuel Management - Ground and Air
  9. Fuel Handling - Refuelling

2.6  OTHER AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS

  1. Oxygen
  2. Fire Protection