Module-11(a)

AMEL Modules - Module-11(a)

11a.01: Theory of Flight	11a.01: Theory of Flight Aeroplane Aerodynamics & Flight Controls Operation and effect of: - roll control: ailerons & spoilers; - pitch control: elevators, stabilators,variable incidence stabilisers & canards; - yaw control, rudder limiters; Controls using elevons, ruddervators; High lift devices, slats, flaps, flaperons; Drag inducing devices, spoilers, liftdumpers, speed brakes; Effects of wing fences, saw tooth leading edges; Boundary layer control using, vortex generators, stall wedges or leading edge devices; Operation & effect of trim tabs, balance & antibalance (leading) tabs, servo tabs, spring tabs, mass balance, control surface bias, aerodynamic balance panels; High Speed Flight Speed of sound, subsonic flight, transonic flight, supersonic flight, Mach number, 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.
11a.02: Airframe Structures - General Concepts	11a.02: Airframe Structures - General Concepts a) Airworthiness requirements for structural strength; Structural classification, primary, secondary & tertiary; Fail safe, safe life, damage tolerance concepts; Zonal & station identification systems; Stress, strain, bending, compression, shear, torsion, tension, hoop stress fatigue; Drains & ventilation provisions; System installation provisions; Lightning strike protection provision; Aircraft bonding. b) Construction methods of: stressed skin fuselage, formers, stringers, longerons, bulkheads, frames, doublers, struts, ties, beams, floor structures, reinforcement, methods of skinning, anti-corrosive protection, wing, empennage & engine attachments; Structure assembly techniques: riveting, bolting, bonding; Methods of surface protection, such as chromating, anodising, painting; Surface cleaning; Airframe symmetry: methods of alignment & symmetry checks.
11a.03: Airframe Structures - Aeroplanes	11a.03: Airframe Structures - Aeroplanes Fuselage (ATA 52/53/56) Construction & pressurisation sealing; Wing, stabiliser, pylon & undercarriage attachments; Seat installation & cargo loading system; Doors & emergency exits: construction, mechanisms, operation & safety devices; Windows & windscreen construction & mechanisms; Wings (ATA 57): Construction; Fuel storage; Landing gear, pylon, control surface & high lift/drag attachments; Stabilisers (ATA 55): Construction; Control surface attachment; Flight Control Surfaces (ATA 55/57): Construction & attachment; Balancing - mass & aerodynamic; Nacelles/Pylons (ATA 54): Construction; Firewalls;Engine mounts.
11a.04: Air Conditioning and Cabin Pressurisation (ATA 21)	11a.04: Air Conditioning and Cabin Pressurisation (ATA 21) Air supply Sources of air supply including engine bleed, APU & ground cart; Air Conditioning Air conditioning systems; Air cycle & vapour cycle machines; Distribution systems; Flow, temperature & humidity control system; Pressurisation Pressurisation systems; Control & indication including control & safety valves; Cabin pressure controllers; Safety & warning devices; Protection & warning devices.
11a.05: Instruments / Avionic Systems	11a.05: Instruments / Avionic Systems Instrument Systems (ATA 31) Pilot static: altimeter, air speed indicator, vertical speed indicator; Gyroscopic: artificial horizon, attitude director, direction indicator, horizontal situation indicator, turn & slip indicator, turn coordinator; Compasses: direct reading, remote reading; Angle of attack indication, stall warning systems; Other aircraft system indication. Avionic Systems Fundamentals of system layouts & operation of: Auto Flight (ATA 22); Communications (ATA 23); Navigation Systems (ATA 34).
11a.06: Electrical Power (ATA 24)	11a.06: Electrical Power (ATA 24) Batteries Installation & Operation; DC power generation; AC power generation; Emergency power generation; Voltage regulation; Power distribution; Inverters, transformers, rectifiers; Circuit protection; External/Ground power.
11a.07: Equipment & Furnishings (ATA 25)	11a.07: Equipment & Furnishings (ATA 25) a) Emergency equipment requirements; Seats, harnesses & belts; b) Cabin layout; Equipment layout; Cabin Furnishing Installation; Cabin entertainment equipment; Galley installation; Cargo handling & retention equipment; Airstairs
11a.08: Fire Protection (ATA 26)	11a.08: Fire Protection (ATA 26) a) Fire & smoke detection & warning systems; Fire extinguishing systems; System tests. b) Portable fire extinguisher.
11a.09: Flight Controls (ATA 27)	11a.09: 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 system; Balancing & rigging; Stall protection/warning system.
11a.10: Fuel Systems (ATA 28)	11a.10: Fuel Systems (ATA 28) System layout; Fuel tanks; Supply systems; Dumping, venting & draining; Cross-feed & transfer; Indications & warnings; Refuelling & defuelling; Longitudinal balance fuel systems.
11a.11: Hydraulic Power (ATA 29)	11a.11: Hydraulic Power (ATA 29) System layout; Hydraulic fluids; Hydraulic reservoirs and accumulators; Pressure generation: electric, mechanical, pneumatic; Emergency pressure generation; Pressure Control; Power distribution; Indication & warning systems; Interface with other systems.
11a.12: Ice and Rain Protection (ATA 30)	11a.12: Ice and Rain Protection (ATA 30) Ice formation, classification & detection; Anti-icing systems: electrical, hot air & chemical; Deicing systems: electrical, hot air, pneumatic & chemical; Rain repellent; Probe & drain healing; Wiper systems.
11a.13: Landing Gear (ATA 32)	11a.13: Landing Gear (ATA 32) Construction, shock absorbing; Extension & retraction systems: normal & emergency; Indications & warning; Wheels, brakes, antiskid & autobraking; Tyres; Steering.
11a.14: Lights (ATA 33)	11a.14: Lights (ATA 33) External: navigation, anti-collision, landing, taxiing, ice; Internal: cabin, cockpit, cargo; Emergency.
11a.15: Oxygen (ATA 35)	11a.15: Oxygen (ATA 35) System layout: cockpit, cabin; Sources, storage, charging & distribution; Supply regulation; Indications & warnings.
11a.16: Pneumatic/Vacuum (ATA 36)	11a.16: Pneumatic/Vacuum (ATA 36) System layout; Sources: engine / APU, compressors, reservoirs, ground supply; Pressure control; Distribution; Indications & warnings; Interfaces with other systems.
11a.17: Water/Waste (ATA 38)	11a.17: Water/Waste (ATA 38) Water system layout, supply, distribution, servicing & draining; Toilet system layout, flushing & servicing; Corrosion aspects.
11a.18: On Board Maintenance Systems (ATA 45)	11a.18: On Board Maintenance Systems (ATA 45) Central maintenance computers; Data loading system; Electronic library system; Printing; Structure monitoring (damage tolerance monitoring).