1. Theory of Flight 1.1 Aeroplane A

1. Theory of Flight

1.1 Aeroplane Aerodynamics and Flight ControlsOperation and effect of:
roll control: ailerons and spoilers;
pitch control: elevators, stabilators, variable incidence stabilisers andcanards;
yaw control, rudder limiters;
Control using elevons, ruddervators;
High lift devices, slots, slats, flaps, flaperons;
Drag inducing devices, spoilers, lift dumpers, speed brakes;
Effects of wing fences, saw tooth leading edges;
Boundary layer control using, vortex generators, stall wedges or leading edgedevices;
Operation and effect of trim tabs, balance and antibalance (leading) tabs, servo tabs, spring tabs, mass balance, control surface bias, aerodynamicbalance panels;
1.2 High Speed Flight
Speed of sound, subsonic flight, transonic flight, supersonic flight, Machnumber, critical Mach number, compressibility buffet, shock wave,aerodynamic heating, area rule;
Factors affecting airflow in engine intakes of high speed aircraft;
Effects of sweepback on critical Mach number.

2. Airframe Structures — General Concepts

2.1 Airworthiness requirements for structural strength;
Structural classification, primary, secondary and tertiary;
Fail safe, safe life, damage tolerance concepts;
Zonal and station identification systems;
Stress, strain, bending, compression, shear, torsion, tension, hoop stress,fatigue;
Drains and ventilation provisions;
System installation provisions;
Lightning strike protection provision;
Aircraft bonding.
2.2 Construction methods of: stressed skin fuselage,formers, stringers, longerons, bulkheads, frames,doublers, struts, ties, beams, floor structures,reinforcement, methods of skinning, anticorrosiveprotection, wing, empennage and engineattachments;
Structure assembly techniques: riveting, bolting,bonding;
Methods of surface protection, such as chromating, anodising, painting;
Surface cleaning;
Airframe symmetry: methods of alignment andsymmetry checks.

3. Airframe Structures — Aeroplanes

3.1 Fuselage (ATA 52/53/56)
Construction and pressurisation sealing;
Wing, stabiliser, pylon and undercarriageattachments;
Seat installation and cargo loading system;
Doors and emergency exits: construction, mechanisms, operation andsafety devices;
Windows and windscreen construction and mechanisms.
3.2 Wings (ATA 57)
Construction;
Fuel storage;
Landing gear, pylon, control surface and high lift/drag attachments.
3.3 Stabilisers (ATA 55)
Construction;
Control surface attachment.
3.4 Flight Control Surfaces (ATA 55/57)
Construction and attachment;
Balancing — mass and aerodynamic.
3.5 Nacelles/Pylons (ATA 54)
Construction;
Firewalls;
Engine mounts.

4. Air Conditioning and Cabin Pressurisation (ATA 21)

4.1 Air supply
Sources of air supply including engine bleed, APU and ground cart;
4.2 Air Conditioning
Air conditioning systems;
Air cycle and vapour cycle machines;
Distribution systems;
Flow, temperature and humidity control system.
4.3 Pressurisation
Pressurisation systems;
Control and indication including control and safety valves;
Cabin pressure controllers;
Safety and warning devices;
Protection and warning devices.

5. Instruments/Avionic Systems

5.1 Instrument Systems (ATA 31)
Pitot static: altimeter, air speed indicator, vertical speed indicator;
Gyroscopic: artificial horizon, attitude director, direction indicator, horizontal situation indicator, turn and slip indicator, turn coordinator;
Compasses: direct reading, remote reading;
Angle of attack indication, stall warning systems;
Other aircraft system indication.
5.2 Avionic Systems
Fundamentals of system lay-outs and operation of:Auto Flight (ATA 22);
Communications (ATA 23);
Navigation Systems (ATA 34).

6. Electrical Power (ATA 24)

Batteries Installation and Operation;
DC power generation;
AC power generation;
Emergency power generation;
Voltage regulation;
Power distribution;
Inverters, transformers, rectifiers;
Circuit protection;External/Ground power.

7. Equipment and Furnishings (ATA 25)

7.1 Emergency equipment requirements;
Seats, harnesses and belts.
7.2 Cabin lay-out;Equipment lay-out;
Cabin Furnishing Installation;
Cabin entertainment equipment;
Galley installation;
Cargo handling and retention equipment;
Airstairs.

8. Fire Protection (ATA 26)

8.1 Fire and smoke detection and warning systems;
Fire extinguishing systems;System tests.
8.2 Portable fire extinguisher

9. Flight Controls (ATA 27)

Primary controls: aileron, elevator, rudder, spoiler;
Trim control;
Active load control;
High lift devices;
Lift dump, speed brakes;
System operation: manual, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, fly-by-wire;Artificial feel, Yaw damper, Mach trim, rudder limiter, gust locks systems;
Balancing and rigging;
Stall protection/warning system.

10. Fuel Systems (ATA 28)

System lay-out;
Fuel tanks;
Supply systems;
Dumping, venting and draining;
Cross-feed and transfer;
Indications and warnings;
Refuelling and defuelling;
Longitudinal balance fuel systems.

11. Hydraulic Power (ATA 29)

System lay-out;
Hydraulic fluids;
Hydraulic reservoirs and accumulators;
Pressure generation: electric, mechanical, pneumatic;
Emergency pressure generation;
Pressure Control;
Power distribution;
Indication and warning systems;
Interface with other systems.

12. Ice and Rain Protection (ATA 30)

Ice formation, classification and detection;
Anti-icing systems: electrical, hot air and chemical;
De-icing systems: electrical, hot air, pneumatic and chemical;
Rain repellant;
Probe and drain heating.
Wiper systems.

13. Landing Gear (ATA 32)

Construction, shock absorbing;
Extension and retraction systems: normal and emergency;
Indications and warning;
Wheels, brakes, antiskid and autobraking;
Tyres;
Steering.

14. Lights (ATA 33)

External: navigation, anti-collision, landing, taxiing, ice;Internal: cabin, cockpit, cargo;
Emergency.

15. Oxygen (ATA 35)

System lay-out: cockpit, cabin;
Sources, storage, charging and distribution;
Supply regulation;
Indications and warnings;

16. Pneumatic/Vacuum (ATA 36)

System lay-out;
Sources: engine/APU, compressors, reservoirs, ground supply;
Pressure control;
Distribution;
Indications and warnings;
Interfaces with other systems.

17. Water/Waste (ATA 38)

Water system lay-out, supply, distribution, servicing and draining;
Toilet system lay-out, flushing and servicing;
Corrosion aspects.

18. On Board Maintenance Systems (ATA 45)

Central maintenance computers;
Data loading system;
Electronic library system;
Printing;
Structure monitoring (damage tolerance monitoring).