Section 4: Airframes, Engines and Systems

From: Transport Canada

	AIRFRAMES
	1	Types of Construction
	2	Handling/Care/Securing
	LANDING GEAR, BRAKES AND FLAPS
	1	Mechanical
	2	Hydraulic
	3	Electrical
	ENGINES
	1	Two/Four Stroke Cycle
	2	Methods of Cooling
	3	Principle of the Magneto
	4	Dual Ignition
	5	Exhaust System
	6	Ancillary Controls
Note: essential knowledge for the commercial applicant End note	7	Note: Additional subject and more depth of understanding is required at the commercial level. End note Turbo-charging
Note: essential knowledge for the commercial applicant End note	8	Note: Additional subject and more depth of understanding is required at the commercial level. End note Effects of Density Altitude/Humidity
	9	Note: Additional subject and more depth of understanding is required at the commercial level. End note Limitations and Operations
	10	Note: Additional subject and more depth of understanding is required at the commercial level. End note Instruments
	11	Note: Additional subject and more depth of understanding is required at the commercial level. End note Principles of Diesel Engines
	12	Note: Additional subject and more depth of understanding is required at the commercial level. End note Principles of Turbine Engines
	13	Note: Additional subject and more depth of understanding is required at the commercial level. End note Engine Handling/Care
	14	Note: Additional subject and more depth of understanding is required at the commercial level. End note Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC)
	CARBURATION
	1	Theory of Operation
	2	Fuel-Air Mixture/Mixture Controls
Note: essential knowledge for the commercial applicant End note	3	Carburetor Icing
Note: essential knowledge for the commercial applicant End note	4	Use of Carb Heat and Its Effects on Mixture
	FUEL INJECTION
	1	Principle and Operation
	2	Icing
	3	Alternate Air
	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
	1	Generator/Alternator/Battery
	2	Lighting
	3	Master/Alternator/Generator Switches
	4	Ammeter/Load Meter
	5	Bus Bars
	6	Circuit Breakers/Fuses
	7	Grounding/Bonding
	LUBRICATING SYSTEMS AND OILS
	1	Types - Viscosity/Grades/Seasonal Use
	2	Purposes
	3	Methods of Lubrication
	4	Note: Additional subject and more depth of understanding is required at the commercial level. End note Venting
	5	Filters
	6	Pressure Relief
	7	Oil Cooler
	FUEL SYSTEMS AND FUELS
Note: essential knowledge for the commercial applicant End note	1	Types - Colour/Properties
	2	Density/Weight
	3	Additives
	4	Contamination and Deterioration
	5	Tank Location
	6	Venting/Baffling
	7	Fuel Line - Filters/Drains
	8	Induction Manifold
	9	Detonation/Pre-ignition - Causes/Effects
	10	Vapour Lock
	11	Note: Additional subject and more depth of understanding is required at the commercial level. End note Fuel Heater
	12	Primers
	13	Note: Additional subject and more depth of understanding is required at the commercial level. End note Fuel Management - Ground/Air
Note: essential knowledge for the commercial applicant End note	14	Note: Additional subject and more depth of understanding is required at the commercial level. End note Fuel Handling - Fuelling Aircraft
Note: essential knowledge for the commercial applicant End note	15	Note: Additional subject and more depth of understanding is required at the commercial level. End note Grounding/Bonding
	OTHER AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
	1	Oxygen
	2	Vacuum
	3	Note: Additional subject and more depth of understanding is required at the commercial level. End note Pressurization
	4	Note: Additional subject and more depth of understanding is required at the commercial level. End note De-icing/Anti-Icing Systems
	5	Note: Additional subject and more depth of understanding is required at the commercial level. End note Environmental Systems

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Section 4: Airframes, Engines and Systems

AIRFRAMES

LANDING GEAR, BRAKES AND FLAPS

ENGINES

CARBURATION

FUEL INJECTION

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

LUBRICATING SYSTEMS AND OILS

FUEL SYSTEMS AND FUELS

OTHER AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS