This chapter covers the primary systems found on most aircraft. These include the engine, propeller, induction, ignition, as well as the fuel, lubrication, cooling, electrical, landing gear, and environmental control systems.

Objective

To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with the safe operation of systems on the airplane provided for the flight test.

Knowledge

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• Airplane systems, to include:

Note: If K1 is selected, the evaluator must assess the applicant’s knowledge of at least three of the following sub-elements.

1. Primary flight controls

2. Secondary flight controls

3. Powerplant and propeller

4. Landing gear

5. Fuel, oil, and hydraulic

6. Electrical

7. Avionics

8. Pitot-static, vacuum/pressure, and associated flight instruments

9. Environmental

10. Deicing and anti-icing

11. Water rudders (ASES, AMES)

12. Oxygen system

• Indications of and procedures for managing system abnormalities or failures.

Risk Management

The applicant demonstrates the ability to identify, assess and mitigate risks, encompassing:

• Failure to detect system malfunctions or failures.

• Improper management of a system failure.

• Failure to monitor and manage automated systems.

Skills

The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

• Operate at least three of the systems listed in K1a through K1l above appropriately.

• Use appropriate checklists properly.

References

• FAA-H-8083-2

• FAA-H-8083-3

• FAA-H-8083-23

• FAA-H-8083-25

• POH/AFM

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