AA.I.AFAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023
Operation of Systems
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with aircraft systems and their components; and their normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures. Note: See Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations for information related to this Task.
Bottom line
Landing gear on airplanes varies from simple fixed gear to complex retractable gear systems. The turbocharger is an exhaust-driven device that raises the pressure and density of the induction air delivered to the engine.
FAA references
- AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-10) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 12, Turbocharging; Operating Characteristics (pp. 12-9–12-10) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- PHAK ch. 7 (p. 7-31) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
Knowledge
- AA.I.A.K1: Landing gear–extension/retraction system(s), indicators, float devices, brakes, antiskid, tires, nosewheel steering, and shock absorbers.
- AA.I.A.K2: Powerplant–controls and indications, induction system, carburetor and fuel injection, turbocharging, cooling, mounting points, turbine wheel
- AA.I.A.K3: Propellers–type, controls, feathering/unfeathering, auto-feather, negative torque sensing, synchronizing, synchrophasing, and thrust reverse
- AA.I.A.K4: Fuel system–capacity, drains, pumps, controls, indicators, cross-feeding, transferring, jettisoning, fuel grade, color and additives, fuelin
- AA.I.A.K5: Oil system–capacity, allowable types of oil, quantities, and indicators.
- AA.I.A.K6: Hydraulic system–capacity, pumps, pressure, reservoirs, allowable types of fluid, and regulators.
- AA.I.A.K7: Electrical system–alternators, generators, batteries, circuit breakers and protection devices, controls, indicators, and external and auxili
- AA.I.A.K8: Pneumatic and environmental systems–heating, cooling, ventilation, oxygen, pressurization, supply for ice protection systems, controls, indi
- AA.I.A.K9: Avionics and communications–autopilot, flight director, Electronic Flight Instrument Systems (EFIS), Flight Management System (FMS), Electro
- AA.I.A.K10: Ice protection–anti-ice, deice, pitot-static system protection, turbine inlet, propeller, windshield, airfoil surfaces, and other related co
- AA.I.A.K11: Crewmember and passenger equipment–oxygen system, survival gear, emergency exits, evacuation procedures and crew duties, quick donning oxyge
- AA.I.A.K12: Flight controls–ailerons, elevator(s), rudder(s), control tabs, control boost/augmentation systems, flaps, spoilers, leading edge devices, s
- AA.I.A.K13: Pitot-static system–associated instruments and the power source for those flight instruments. Operation and power sources for other flight i
- AA.I.A.K14: Fire & smoke detection, protection, and suppression–powerplant, cargo and passenger compartments, lavatory, pneumatic and environmental, ele
- AA.I.A.K15: Envelope protection–angle of attack warning and protection, and speed protection.
- AA.I.A.K16: The contents of the Pilot Owner's Handbook (POH) or Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) with regard to the systems and components in the airplane.
- AA.I.A.K17: How to use a Minimum Equipment List (MEL) and a Configuration Deviation List (CDL).
Risk management
Skills
- AA.I.A.S1: Explain and describe the operation of the aircraft systems and components using correct terminology.
- AA.I.A.S2: Recall immediate action items or memory items, if appropriate.
- AA.I.A.S3: Identify system or component limitations listed in the POH/AFM.
- AA.I.A.S4: Demonstrate or describe, as appropriate, the process for deferring inoperative equipment (e.g., MEL) and using a CDL.
- AA.I.A.S5: Comply with operations specifications, management specifications, and letters of authorization, if applicable.
- AA.I.A.S6: Through the use of the appropriate checklists and normal and abnormal procedures, demonstrate the proper use of the aircraft systems, subsys
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