Preface to the second edition |
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Preface |
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Acknowledgements |
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Chapter 1 Electrical fundamentals |
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1.2 Electrostatics and capacitors |
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1.4 Current, voltage and resistance |
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1.6 Electromagnetism and inductors |
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14 | (5) |
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1.7 Alternating current and transformers |
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19 | (17) |
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36 | (1) |
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1.9 Multiple choice questions |
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37 | (2) |
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Chapter 2 Electronic fundamentals |
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39 | (26) |
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39 | (3) |
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42 | (11) |
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53 | (6) |
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59 | (1) |
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2.5 Sensors and transducers |
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60 | (2) |
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2.6 Multiple choice questions |
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62 | (3) |
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Chapter 3 Digital fundamentals |
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65 | (22) |
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65 | (1) |
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3.2 Combinational logic systems |
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66 | (3) |
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69 | (2) |
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71 | (1) |
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72 | (3) |
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78 | (4) |
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82 | (2) |
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3.10 Multiple choice questions |
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84 | (3) |
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Chapter 4 Generators and motors |
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87 | (30) |
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4.1 Generator and motor principles |
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87 | (8) |
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95 | (4) |
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4.3 Three-phase generation and distribution |
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99 | (2) |
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101 | (9) |
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4.5 Practical aircraft generating systems |
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110 | (5) |
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4.6 Multiple choice questions |
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115 | (2) |
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117 | (16) |
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117 | (1) |
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118 | (1) |
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119 | (4) |
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5.4 Nickel-cadmium batteries |
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123 | (3) |
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126 | (1) |
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5.6 Nickel-metal hydride batteries |
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126 | (2) |
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128 | (1) |
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129 | (2) |
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5.10 Multiple choice questions |
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131 | (2) |
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133 | (10) |
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133 | (4) |
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137 | (1) |
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137 | (2) |
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6.4 Transformer rectifier units |
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139 | (1) |
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139 | (1) |
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6.6 Auxiliary power unit (APU) |
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140 | (2) |
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142 | (1) |
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6.8 Multiple choice questions |
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142 | (1) |
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Chapter 7 Wiring and circuit protection |
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143 | (10) |
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143 | (1) |
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7.2 Construction and materials |
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144 | (1) |
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145 | (1) |
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146 | (2) |
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148 | (4) |
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7.6 Multiple choice questions |
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152 | (1) |
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Chapter 8 Distribution of power supplies |
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153 | (18) |
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8.1 Single engine/general aviation aircraft |
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153 | (4) |
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8.2 Twin engine general aviation aircraft |
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157 | (1) |
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8.3 Larger aircraft systems |
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158 | (1) |
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159 | (2) |
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161 | (1) |
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8.6 Split/parallel bus system |
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161 | (1) |
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8.7 Standby and essential power |
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161 | (1) |
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162 | (1) |
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8.9 Control and protection |
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163 | (2) |
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165 | (4) |
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8.11 Multiple choice questions |
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169 | (2) |
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Chapter 9 Controls and transducers |
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171 | (22) |
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171 | (3) |
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9.2 Relays and contactors |
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174 | (2) |
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176 | (1) |
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9.4 Linear displacement transducers |
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177 | (3) |
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9.5 Fluid pressure transducers |
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180 | (1) |
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9.6 Temperature transducers |
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181 | (4) |
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185 | (1) |
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9.8 Rotary position transducers |
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186 | (2) |
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188 | (1) |
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9.10 Solid state technology |
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189 | (1) |
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9.11 Multiple choice questions |
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189 | (4) |
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Chapter 10 Engine systems |
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193 | (28) |
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10.1 Starting and ignition |
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193 | (10) |
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10.2 Indicating systems overview |
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203 | (1) |
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10.3 Primary indicating systems |
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203 | (10) |
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10.4 Secondary indicating systems |
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213 | (1) |
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10.5 Electronic indicating systems |
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214 | (4) |
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10.6 Multiple choice questions |
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218 | (3) |
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Chapter 11 Fuel management |
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221 | (12) |
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221 | (1) |
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11.2 Fuel quantity measurement and indication |
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221 | (5) |
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11.3 Fuel feed and distribution |
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226 | (2) |
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228 | (1) |
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11.5 Refuelling and defuelling |
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229 | (1) |
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11.9 Multiple choice questions |
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231 | (2) |
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233 | (16) |
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12.1 Lighting technologies |
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233 | (1) |
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12.2 Flight compartment lights |
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234 | (4) |
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12.3 Passenger cabin lights |
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238 | (2) |
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240 | (6) |
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12.5 Multiple choice questions |
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246 | (3) |
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249 | (16) |
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13.1 Passenger address system |
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249 | (2) |
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251 | (1) |
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13.3 In-flight entertainment (IFE) |
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251 | (1) |
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13.4 Satellite communications |
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252 | (3) |
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255 | (1) |
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257 | (3) |
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260 | (2) |
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13.10 Multiple choice questions |
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262 | (3) |
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Chapter 14 Airframe monitoring, control and indicating systems |
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265 | (8) |
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265 | (3) |
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268 | (1) |
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269 | (1) |
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14.4 Electronic indicating systems |
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270 | (2) |
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14.5 Multiple choice questions |
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272 | (1) |
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Chapter 15 Warning and protection systems |
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273 | (18) |
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15.1 Stall warning and protection |
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273 | (6) |
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15.2 Airframe ice and rain protection |
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279 | (4) |
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15.3 Windscreen ice and rain protection |
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283 | (2) |
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285 | (2) |
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15.5 Configuration warning |
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287 | (2) |
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289 | (1) |
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15.7 Multiple choice questions |
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290 | (1) |
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Chapter 16 Fire and overheat protection |
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291 | (16) |
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291 | (1) |
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16.2 Engine/APU fire detection |
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292 | (7) |
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16.3 Cargo bay/baggage area |
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299 | (3) |
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302 | (4) |
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16.5 Multiple choice questions |
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306 | (1) |
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Chapter 17 Terrain awareness warning system (TAWS) |
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307 | (22) |
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307 | (2) |
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17.2 System warnings and protection |
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309 | (2) |
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311 | (4) |
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17.4 Ground proximity modes |
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315 | (6) |
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17.5 Forward-looking terrain avoidance (FLTA) |
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321 | (3) |
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324 | (1) |
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17.7 Architecture and configurations |
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325 | (1) |
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326 | (1) |
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17.9 Multiple choice questions |
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326 | (3) |
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Chapter 18 Flight data and cockpit voice recorders |
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329 | (18) |
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18.1 Flight data recorder history |
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329 | (2) |
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18.2 Mandatory equipment requirements |
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331 | (3) |
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18.3 Flight data recorder (FDR) specifications |
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334 | (6) |
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18.4 Cockpit voice recorders |
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340 | (2) |
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18.5 Health and usage monitoring system (HUMS) |
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342 | (2) |
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18.6 Multiple choice questions |
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344 | (3) |
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Chapter 19 Electrical and magnetic fields |
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347 | (14) |
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19.1 Electromagnetic interference |
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347 | (5) |
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352 | (1) |
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19.3 High-intensity/energy radiated fields |
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353 | (1) |
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354 | (3) |
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19.5 Grounding and bonding |
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357 | (1) |
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19.6 Multiple choice questions |
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358 | (3) |
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Chapter 20 Continuing airworthiness |
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361 | (20) |
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20.1 Wire and cable installations |
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361 | (6) |
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367 | (1) |
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368 | (1) |
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369 | (1) |
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370 | (1) |
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371 | (3) |
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20.7 Automatic test equipment |
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374 | (1) |
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20.8 On-board diagnostic equipment |
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374 | (2) |
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20.9 Electrostatic sensitive devices (ESSDs) |
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376 | (2) |
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20.10 Multiple choice questions |
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378 | (3) |
Appendix 1 Abbreviations and acronyms |
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381 | (6) |
Appendix 2 Revision papers |
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387 | (6) |
Appendix 3 Answers to multiple choice questions |
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393 | (4) |
Appendix 4 Electrical quantities, symbols and units |
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397 | (2) |
Appendix 5 Electrical formulae |
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399 | (2) |
Appendix 6 Decibels |
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401 | (2) |
Appendix 7 Wire and cable sizes |
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403 | (2) |
Appendix 8 ATA chapter/subsystem list |
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405 | (4) |
Appendix 9 Electrical and electronic symbols |
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409 | (4) |
Appendix 10 Wire numbering/coding |
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413 | (2) |
Index |
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