TP 12880
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- General
- Examinations
- Air Law
- Navigation
- Meteorology
AIRFRAMES
| 1 | Types of construction |
LANDING GEAR, BRAKES AND FLAPS
| 1 | Mechanical | |
| 2 | Hydraulic | |
| 3 | Electric |
ENGINES
| 1 | Two and four stroke cycle | |
| 2 | Methods of cooling | |
| 3 | Principle of the magneto | |
| • | 4 | Dual ignition |
| 5 | Exhaust systems | |
| • | 6 | Auxiliary controls |
| 7 | Turbo-charging | |
| 8 | Effects of density altitudes and humidity | |
| 9 | Limitations and operations | |
| 10 | Instruments |
CARBURATION
| 1 | Theory of operation | |
| • | 2 | Fuel-air mixture |
| • | 3 | Mixture controls |
| • | 4 | Carburettor icing |
| • | 5 | 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 and battery | |
| 2 | Lighting | |
| 3 | Ammeter and load meter | |
| 4 | Bus bars | |
| 5 | Circuit breakers and fuses | |
| 6 | Grounding and bonding |
LUBRICATING SYSTEMS AND OILS
| • | 1 | Types, viscosity, grades and seasonal use |
| • | 2 | Purposes |
| 3 | Methods of lubrication | |
| 4 | Venting | |
| 5 | Filters | |
| 6 | Oil Cooler |
FUEL SYSTEM AND FUELS
| 1 | Types - Colour and properties | |
| 2 | Density and weight | |
| 3 | Additives | |
| • | 4 | Contamination and deterioration |
| 5 | Tank location | |
| 6 | Venting | |
| 7 | Fuel line - filters and drains | |
| 8 | Induction manifold | |
| • | 9 | Detonation - causes and effects |
| 10 | Vapour lock | |
| 11 | Primers | |
| 12 | Fuel management | |
| • | 13 | Fuel handling - fuelling aircraft |
OTHER AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
| 1 | Oxygen | |
| 2 | Vacuum |