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M1 INTRO AND LEGISLATION Flashcards

1
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What are the three main characteristics that define an airplane or aeroplane?

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a. heavier than air
b. has wings
c. has at least one engine

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What is a blimp

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non-rigid pressure airship,

shape determined by the pressure of gases

loses its shape when it deflates

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How is an aircraft different from an airplane/aeroplane?

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aircraft refers to a flying machine of any type, capable of atmospheric flight, with or without an engine

thus it includes hot air balloons

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What is the key difference between aeronautical engineering and aerospace engineering?

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aerospace engineering includes space

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The definition of a system in the MIL-HBK-338B Reliability Engineering Design Handbook is detailed and comprehensive. How can all the elements in the definition be summarised in one sentence?

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All of these elements are summarised as a ‘capability to deliver and operate a system’.

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What are the functions of vehicle systems as subsystems of an aircraft (the system)?

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Vehicle systems enable the aircraft to continue to fly safely throughout the mission

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What are the functions of avionic systems as subsystems of an aircraft (the system)?

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avionic systems enable the aircraft to fulfill its operational role such as

  1. Navigation
  2. Controls and Displays
  3. Communications
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What are the functions of mission systems as subsystems of an aircraft (the system)?

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mission systems enable the aircraft to fulfill a military role

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What are the subject domain areas that an engineer would need to be conversant with to design vehicle systems?

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Systems design and transfer of energy

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10
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What percentage do aircraft systems contribute to the empty weight of the aircraft?

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1/3

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Which systems are the top 3 contributors to the empty weight of the aircraft?

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Landing gear - 27%

Equipment/furnishings - 24%

electrical power - 10%

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What percentage do aircraft systems contribute to the direct operating costs (DOC) and direct maintenance costs (DMC)?

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1/3

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what is the function of a propulsion system in vehicle systems?

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to provide the primary source of thrust

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what is the function of a fuel system in vehicle systems?

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to provide a source of energy for the propulsion systems

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what are the functions of an electrical power generation and distribution system in vehicle systems?

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  1. generate AC and DC power
  2. distribute power to all connected equipment
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what are the functions of a hydraulic power generation and distribution system in vehicle systems?

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  1. generate hydraulic power
  2. distribute power to all connected systems
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what is the functions of the secondary power system in vehicle systems?

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  1. provide a source of electrical, hydraulic, and cooling power for aircraft on the ground
  2. provide a form of energy to start the engines on the ground
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what is the function of an emergency power generation system in vehicle systems?

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provide energy to allow safe recovery of the aircraft in an event of a major power loss

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what is the function of a flight control system in vehicle systems?

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convert pilot demands or demands from guidance systems into control surface movements to control aircraft altitude

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what is the function of a landing gear system in vehicle systems?

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ensure aircraft is able to land safely at all loads and on designated runway surfaces

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does the landing gear systems in vehicle systems include the sequencing of all associated doors and leg and wheel assemblies to fit in the landing gear bay?

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yes

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22
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what is the function of a brake/anti-skid system in vehicle systems?

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provide safe braking without adhesion loss under a wide range of landing speeds and loads.

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what is the function of a steering system in vehicle systems?

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provide means of steering the aircraft under its own power or while being towed

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what is the function of the environmental control system in vehicle systems?

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To provide air of an appropriate temperature and humidity to provide a safe and comfortable environment for the crew, passengers, and avionics equipment.

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what are the functions of a fire protection system in vehicle systems?

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monitor potential fire, smoke, or overheating hazards

warn the crew and provide means of extinguishing fire should needs be

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what are the functions of an ice protection system in vehicle systems?

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monitor external ambient conditions to detect icing conditions

prevent the formation of ice

remove ice

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what are the functions of an external lighting system in vehicle systems?

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ensure aircraft is visible to other operators

ensure runway/taxiway visibility during ground movements

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what is the function of a probe heating system in vehicle systems?

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ensure that the pitot, static, and temperature probes on the external skin of the aircraft are kept free of ice

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what is the function of a vehicle systems management system in vehicle systems?

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to provide an integrated processing and communication system

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what is the function of a pressurization system in vehicle systems?

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establish cockpit and cabin to a pressure that is comfortable to the crew and passengers

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what are the 2 vehicle systems that are required by military aircraft?

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  1. crew escape system
  2. canopy jettison or fragmentation system
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what is the function of a crew escape system in vehicle systems?

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provide means of assisted escape for aircrew

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what is the function of a canopy jettison or fragmentation system in vehicle systems?

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provide means of removing canopy from the aircraft or breaking the canopy material

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When a fighter pilot ejects from an aircraft, what must happen first to enable a safe egress to take place?

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The canopy must get out of the way of the ejection seat either via canopy jettison or fragmentation

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what is the function of the biological and chemical protection system in vehicle systems?

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protect crew from the toxic effects of chemical or biological contamination

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what is the function of the arrestor mechanism system in vehicle systems?

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provide means of stopping aircraft on a carrier deck or at the end of the runway

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what is the function of the in-flight refueling system in vehicle systems?

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to allow aircraft to obtain fuel from a tanker aircraft without having to land

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what are the 3 vehicle systems that are required specifically for commercial aircraft?

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  1. galley system
  2. passenger evacuation system
  3. entertainment system
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what is the function of the galley system in a commercial aircraft’s vehicle systems?

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to allow meals to be prepared and cooked for passengers

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what is the function of the passenger evacuation system in a commercial aircraft’s vehicle systems?

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to allow safe evacuation of passengers

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what is the function of the entertainment system in a commercial aircraft’s vehicle systems?

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provide audio and visual entertainment for passengers

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what is the function of the telecommunications system in vehicle systems?

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in some aircraft, to allow passengers to make telephone calls and sent emails in flight

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what is the function of the toilet and waster water system in vehicle systems?

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provide hygienic management of toilets and water waste

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what is the function of the gaseous oxygen system in vehicle systems?

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for passenger use in case of depressurization

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what is the function of the cabin and emergency lighting system in vehicle systems?

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to provide general lighting for cabin and galley, reading lights, emergency and exit lights to provide a visual path to the exit

46
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what is the function of the display and controls system in avionic systems?

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provide the crew with information and warnings with which to operate the aircraft

47
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what is the function of the communications system in avionic systems?

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provide means of communication between aircraft and ATC/other aircraft

48
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what is the function of the navigation system in avionic systems?

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to provide a worldwide, high-accuracy navigation capability

49
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what is the function of the flight management system in avionic systems?

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provide means of entering flight plans and allowing automatic operation of aircraft in accordance with the plans

50
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what is the function of the automated landing systems in avionic systems?

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provide the capability to make an automatic approach and landing especially under poor visibility conditions

51
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what is the function of the weather radar system in avionic systems?

A

provide information on weather conditions ahead of the aircraft

52
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what does IFF stand for?

A

identification friend or foe

53
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what does SSR stand for?

A

secondary surveillance radar

54
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what is the function of the IFF/SSR system in avionic systems?

A

provide information on the aircraft identification and height to air traffic

55
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what is the function of the traffic collision avoidance system(TCAS) in avionic systems?

A

to reduce risk of collision with other aircraft

56
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what is (GPWS)

A

ground proximity warning system

57
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what is (TAWS)

A

terrain avoidance warning system

58
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what is the function of the (GPWS)/(TAWS) in avionic systems?

A

reduce risk of aircraft:

  1. flying into the ground
  2. flying into high ground
59
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what is (DME)

A

Distance measuring equipment

60
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what is the function of the (DME) in avionic systems?

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to provide a measure of distance from a known beacon

61
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what is (ADF)

A

automatic direction finding

62
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what is the function of the (ADF) in avionic systems?

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to provide bearing from a known beacon

63
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what is the function of the radar altimeter system in avionic systems?

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to provide an absolute reading of height above ground or sea

64
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what is the function of the air data measurement system in avionic systems?

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provide information to other systems on altitude, airspeed, and Mach number

65
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what is the function of the flight data recorder system in avionic systems?

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to continuously record specified aircraft parameters for use in analysis in serious incidents

66
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what is the function of the internal lighting system in avionic systems?

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provide balanced lighting for all panels and displays

67
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what is the function of the attack or surveillance radar system in mission systems?

A

provide information on hostile and friendly targets

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what is the function of the electro-optical sensors system in mission systems?

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to provide passive surveillance of targets

69
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what is the function of the electronic support measures (ESM) system in mission systems?

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to provide emitter information, range, and bearing of hostile transmitters

70
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what is the function of the magnetic anomaly detector (MAD) system in mission systems?

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to confirm the presence of large metallic objects under the sea surface (submarines) prior to attack

71
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what is the function of the acoustic sensors system in mission systems?

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to provide means of detecting and tracking the passage of underwater objects

72
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what is the function of the mission computing system in mission systems?

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collate sensor information and provide a fused data picture to the cockpit or mission crew stations

73
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what are the functions of the defensive aids system in mission systems?

A

provide means of detecting attacks and deploying countermeasures

74
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what is the function of the weapons system in mission systems?

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to arm, direct, and release weapons from the aircraft weapon station

75
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what is the function of the station keeping system in mission systems?

A

provide a means of safely maintaining formation/distance

76
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what is are the functions of the electronic warfare systems in mission systems?

A

detect and identify enemy emitters

to collect and record traffic

provide means of jamming transmissions, if necessary

77
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what is the function of the camera system in mission systems?

A

record weapon effects

to provide a high-resolution image of ground for intelligence purposes

78
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what is the function of the heads-up display system in mission systems?

A

provide crew with primary aircraft information and weapon aiming information

79
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what is the function of the helmet-mounted displays system in mission systems?

A

provide primary flight and weapon information to the crew whilst allowing freedom of movement of the head

80
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what is the function of the data link system in mission systems?

A

to provide transmission and receipt of messages under secure communications using data rather than voice

81
Q

What is the main objective of ICAO?

A

to develop the principles and techniques of international air navigation and to foster the planning and development of international air transport.

82
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how many annexes are there in the convention?

83
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Annex 1:?

A

personnel licensing

84
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Annex 2:?

A

rules of the air

85
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Annex 3:?

A

meteorological service for international air navigation

86
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Annex 4:?

A

aeronautical chars

87
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Annex 5:?

A

units of measurement to be used in air and ground operations

88
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Annex 6:?

A

operation of aircraft

89
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Annex 7:?

A

aircraft nationality and registration marks

90
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Annex 8:?

A

airworthiness of aircraft

91
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Annex 9:?

A

facilitations

92
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Annex 10:?

A

aeronautical telecommunications

93
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Annex 11:?

A

air traffic services

94
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Annex 12:?

A

search and rescue

95
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Annex 13:?

A

aircraft accident investigation

96
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Annex 14:?

A

aerodromes

97
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Annex 15:?

A

aeronautical information services

98
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Annex 16:?

A

environmental protection

99
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Annex 17:?

100
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Annex 18:?

A

the safe transport of dangerous goods by air

101
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Annex 19:?

A

safety management

102
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FAR 23?

A

Normal, utility, acrobatic and commuter category airplanes

103
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FAR 25?

A

Transport category airplanes

104
Q

What is a type certificate?

A

it is a document by which the authority states that an applicant has demonstrated the compliance of a type design to all applicable requirements

105
Q

what is a supplemental type certificate?

A

it is a type certificate issued when an applicant has received FAA approval to modify an aircraft from its original design

106
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MMEL?

A

master minimum equipment list

107
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MEL?

A

minimum equipment list

108
Q

CMS?

A

Central maintenance system

109
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what are the functions of the CMS?

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  1. to recognize and correctly identify faulty elements to be changed ( at least 90% of the possible faults should be recognized by BITE(built-in test equipment) components )
  2. to display and store fault data for all BITE-equipped LRUs on the aircraft
110
Q

what is component pooling?

A

it is where airlines share their inventory to maximize aircraft utilization and exploit the scale economies of available services

111
Q

what are LRUs?

A

LRU refers to line replaceable unit.

By definition, LRUs are designed such that they can be easily removed from the airplane and replaced within the time-limited constraints of line maintenance

112
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What are SRUs?

A

SRU refers to shop replaceable units.

SRU are lower-level items contained within the LRU

SRU should be replaced within a shop environment

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