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Index
Brief Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Copyright Page
Preface
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1. Electrical fundamentals
1.1. Electron theory
1.2. Electrostatics and capacitors
1.3. Direct current
1.4. Current, voltage and resistance
1.5. Power and energy
1.6. Electromagnetism and inductors
1.7. Alternating current and transformers
1.8. Safety
1.9. Multiple choice questions
Chapter 2. Electronic fundamentals
2.1. Semiconductor theory
2.2. Diodes
2.3. Transistors
2.4. Integrated circuits
2.5. Multiple choice questions
Chapter 3. Digital fundamentals
3.1. Logic gates
3.2. Combinational logic systems
3.3. Monostable devices
3.4. Bistable devices
3.5. Decoders
3.6. Encoders
3.7. Multiplexers
3.8. Bus systems
3.9. Computers
3.10. Multiple choice questions
Chapter 4. Generators and motors
4.1. Generator and motor principles
4.2. AC generators
4.3. Three-phase generation and distribution
4.4. AC motors
4.5. Practical aircraft generating systems
4.6. Multiple choice questions
Chapter 5. Batteries
5.1. Overview
5.2. Storage cells
5.3. Lead-acid batteries
5.4. Nickel-cadmium batteries
5.5. Lithium batteries
5.6. Nickel-metal hydride batteries
5.7. Battery locations
5.8. Battery venting
5.9. Battery connections
5.10. Multiple choice questions
Chapter 6. Power supplies
6.1. Regulators
6.2. External power
6.3. Inverters
6.4. Transformer rectifier units
6.5. Transformers
6.6. Auxiliary power unit (APU)
6.7. Emergency power
6.8. Multiple choice questions
Chapter 7. Wiring and circuit protection
7.1. Overview
7.2. Construction and materials
7.3. Specifications
7.4. Shielding/screening
7.5. Circuit protection
7.6. Multiple choice questions
Chapter 8. Distribution of power supplies
8.1. Single engine/general aviation aircraft
8.2. Twin engine general aviation aircraft
8.3. Larger aircraft systems
8.4. Split bus system
8.5. Parallel bus system
8.6. Split/parallel bus system
8.7. Standby and essential power
8.8. Battery charging
8.9. Control and protection
8.10. Load-shedding
8.11. Multiple choice questions
Chapter 9. Controls and transducers
9.1. Switches
9.2. Relays and contactors
9.3. Variable resistors
9.4. Linear displacement transducers
9.5. Fluid pressure transducers
9.6. Temperature transducers
9.7. Strain transducers
9.8. Rotary position transducers
9.9 Multiple choice questions
Chapter 10. Engine systems
10.1. Starting and ignition
10.2. Indicating systems overview
10.3. Primary indicating systems
10.4. Secondary indicating systems
10.5. Electronic indicating systems
10.6. Multiple choice questions
Chapter 11. Fuel management
11.1. Storage overview
11.2. Fuel quantity measurement and indication
11.3. Fuel feed and distribution
11.4. Fuel transfer
11.5. Refuelling and defuelling
11.6. Fuel jettison
11.7. Fuel tank venting
11.8. Fuel tank inerting
11.9. Multiple choice questions
Chapter 12. Lights
12.1. Lighting technologies
12.2. Flight compartment lights
12.3. Passenger cabin lights
12.4. Exterior lights
12.5. Multiple choice questions
Chapter 13. Cabin systems
13.1. Passenger address system
13.2. Galley equipment
13.3. In-flight entertainment (IFE)
13.4. Satellite communications
13.5. Multiplexing
13.6. Fibre optics
13.7. Air conditioning
13.8. Pressurization
13.9. Airstairs
13.10. Multiple choice questions
Chapter 14. Airframe monitoring, control and indicating systems
14.1. Landing gear
14.2. Trailing edge flaps
14.3. Control surfaces
14.4. Electronic indicating systems
14.5. Multiple choice questions
Chapter 15. Warning and protection systems
15.1. Stall warning and protection
15.2. Airframe ice and rain protection
15.3. Windscreen ice and rain protection
15.4. Anti-skid
15.5. Configuration warning
15.6. Aural warnings
15.7. Multiple choice questions
Chapter 16. Fire and overheat protection
16.1. Overview
16.2. Engine/APU fire detection
16.3. Cargo bay/baggage area
16.4. Fire extinguishing
16.5. Multiple choice questions
Chapter 17. Terrain awareness warning system (TAWS)
17.1. System overview
17.2. System warnings and protection
17.3. External references
17.4. Ground proximity modes
17.5. Forward-looking terrain avoidance (FLTA)
17.6. Rotorcraft TAWS
17.7. Architecture and configurations
17.8. Future developments
17.9. Multiple choice questions
Chapter 18. Flight data and cockpit voice recorders
18.1. Flight data recorder history
18.2. Mandatory equipment requirements
18.3. Flight data recorder (FDR) specifications
18.4. Cockpit voice recorders
18.5. Health and usage monitoring system (HUMS)
18.6. Multiple choice questions
Chapter 19. Electrical and magnetic fields
19.1. Electromagnetic Interference
19.2. EMI reduction
19.3. High-intensity/energy radiated fields
19.4. Lightning
19.5. Grounding and bonding
19.6. Electrostatic sensitive devices (ESSD)
19.7. Multiple choice questions
Chapter 20. Continuing airworthiness
20.1. Wire and cable installation
20.2. Bonding
20.3. Static charges
20.4. Earth returns
20.5. Aircraft manuals
20.6. Circuit testing
20.7. Automatic test equipment
20.8. On-board diagnostic equipment
20.9. Multiple choice questions
Appendix 1. Abbreviations and acronyms
Appendix 2. Revision papers
Paper 1
Paper 2
Paper 3
Paper 4
Appendix 3. Answers to multiple choice questions
Chapter 1 (Electrical fundamentals)
Chapter 2 (Electronic fundamentals)
Chapter 3 (Digital fundamentals)
Chapter 4 (Electrical machines)
Chapter 5 (Batteries)
Chapter 6 (Power supplies)
Chapter 7 (Wiring and circuit protection)
Chapter 8 (Distribution of power supplies)
Chapter 9 (Controls and transducers)
Chapter 10 (Engine systems)
Chapter 11 (Fuel management)
Chapter 12 (Lights)
Chapter 13 (Cabin systems)
Chapter 14 (Airframe control and indicating systems)
Chapter 15 (Warning and protection systems)
Chapter 16 (Fire and overheat protection)
Chapter 17 (Terrain awareness warning systems)
Chapter 18 (Flight data and cockpit voice recording)
Chapter 19 (Electrical and magnetic fields)
Chapter 20 (Continuing airworthiness)
Revision paper 1
Revision paper 2
Revision paper 3
Revision paper 4
Appendix 4. Electrical quantities, symbols and units
Appendix 5. Electrical formulae
Charge, current and voltage
Ohm’s law
Power and energy
Resistors in series
Resistors in parallel
Capacitance
Capacitance, charge and voltage
Inductance
Energy stored in a capacitor
Energy stored in an inductor
Inductors in series
Inductors in parallel
Capacitors in series
Capacitors in parallel
Induced e.m.f. in an inductor
Current in a capacitor
Sine wave voltage
Capacitive reactance
Inductive reactance
Resistance and reactance in series
Resonance
Power factor
Motors and generators
Three phase Star connection
Delta connection
Power in a three-phase load
Appendix 6. Decibels
Appendix 7. Wire and cable sizes
Appendix 8. ATA chapter/subsystem list
Chapter 21 Air Conditioning
Chapter 22 Autoflight
Chapter 23 Communications
Chapter 24 Electrical Power
Chapter 25 Equipment & Furnishings
Chapter 26 Fire Protection
Chapter 27 Flight Controls
Chapter 28 Fuel
Chapter 29 Hydraulic Power
Chapter 30 Ice & Rain Protection
Chapter 31 Indicating & Recording Systems
Chapter 32 Landing Gear
Chapter 33 Lights
Chapter 34 Navigation
Chapter 35 Oxygen
Chapter 38 Water/waste
Chapter 51 Structure
Chapter 52 Doors
Chapter 53 Fuselage
Chapter 54 Nacelles/pylons
Chapter 55 Horizontal & vertical stabilizers
Chapter 56 Windows
Chapter 57 Wings
Chapter 61 Propellers
Chapter 71 Power plant
Chapter 72 Engine – turbine
Chapter 73 Engine fuel and control
Chapter 74 Ignition
Chapter 75 Air
Chapter 76 Engine controls
Chapter 77 Engine indicating
Chapter 78 Exhaust
Chapter 79 Oil
Chapter 80 Starting
Appendix 9. Electrical and electronic symbols
Appendix 10. Wire numbering/coding
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