Task E. Aircraft Flight Controls and Operation of Systems

Knowledge

What you should understand and be able to explain.

14 elements

• AI.II.E.K1
  Airplane systems, including:
• AI.II.E.K1a
  Primary flight controls
• AI.II.E.K1b
  Secondary flight controls
• AI.II.E.K1c
  Powerplant and propeller
• AI.II.E.K1d
  Landing gear
• AI.II.E.K1e
  Fuel, oil, and hydraulic
• AI.II.E.K1f
  Electrical
• AI.II.E.K1g
  Avionics
• AI.II.E.K1h
  Pitot-static, vacuum/pressure, and associated flight instruments
• AI.II.E.K1i
  Environmental
• AI.II.E.K1j
  Deicing and anti-icing
• AI.II.E.K1k
  Water rudders (ASES, AMES)
• AI.II.E.K1l
  Oxygen system
• AI.II.E.K2
  Indications of and procedures for managing system abnormalities or failures.

Risk management

Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.

4 elements

• AI.II.E.R1
  Detection of system malfunctions or failures.
• AI.II.E.R2
  Management of a system failure.
• AI.II.E.R3
  Monitoring and management of automated systems.
• AI.II.E.R4
  Providing instruction in unfamiliar aircraft or operating with unfamiliar flight display systems and avionics.