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| Preface | |
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| Acknowledgements | |
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| Electrical fundamentals | |
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| Electron theory | |
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| Electrostatics and capacitors | |
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| Direct current | |
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| Current, voltage and resistance | |
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| Power and energy | |
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| Electromagnetism and inductors | |
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| Alternating current and transformers | |
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| Safety | |
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| Multiple choice questions | |
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| Electronic fundamentals | |
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| Semiconductor theory | |
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| Diodes | |
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| Transistors | |
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| Integrated circuits | |
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| Multiple choice questions | |
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| Digital fundamentals | |
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| Logic gates | |
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| Combinational logic systems | |
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| Monostable devices | |
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| Bistable devices | |
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| Decoders | |
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| Encoders | |
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| Multiplexers | |
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| Bus systems | |
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| Computers | |
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| Multiple choice questions | |
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| Generators and Motors | |
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| Generator and motor principles | |
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| AC generators | |
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| Three-phase generation and distribution | |
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| AC motors | |
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| Practical aircraft generating systems | |
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| Multiple choice questions | |
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| Batteries | |
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| Overview | |
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| Storage cells | |
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| Lead-acid batteries | |
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| Nickel-cadmium batteries | |
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| Lithium batteries | |
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| Nickel-metal hydride batteries | |
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| Battery locations | |
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| Battery venting | |
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| Battery connections | |
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| Multiple choice questions | |
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| Power supplies | |
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| Regulators | |
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| External power | |
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| Inverters | |
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| Transformer rectifier units | |
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| Transformers | |
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| Auxiliary power unit (APU) | |
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| Emergency power | |
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| Multiple choice questions | |
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| Wiring and circuit protection | |
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| Overview | |
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| Construction and materials | |
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| Specifications | |
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| Shielding/screening | |
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| Circuit protection | |
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| Multiple choice questions | |
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| Distribution of power supplies | |
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| Single engine/general aviation | |
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| Twin engine general aviation aircraft | |
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| Larger aircraft systems | |
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| Split bus system | |
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| Parallel bus system | |
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| Split/parallel bus system | |
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| Standby and essential power | |
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| Battery charging | |
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| Control and protection | |
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| Load shedding | |
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| Multiple choice questions | |
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| Controls and transducers | |
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| Switches | |
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| Relays and contactors | |
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| Variable resistors | |
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| Linear displacement transducers | |
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| Fluid pressure transducers | |
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| Temperature transducers | |
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| Strain transducers | |
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| Rotary position transducers | |
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| Multiple choice questions | |
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| Engine systems | |
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| Starting and ignition | |
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| Indicating systems overview | |
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| Primary indicating systems | |
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| Secondary indicating systems | |
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| Electronic indicating systems | |
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| Multiple choice questions | |
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| Fuel management | |
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| Storage overview | |
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| Fuel quantity measurement and indication | |
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| Fuel feed and distribution | |
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| Fuel transfer | |
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| Refuelling and defuelling | |
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| Fuel jettison | |
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| Fuel system venting | |
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| Fuel tank inerting | |
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| Multiple choice questions | |
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| Lights | |
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| Lighting technologies | |
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| Flight compartment lights | |
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| Passenger cabin lights | |
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| Exterior lights | |
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| Multiple choice questions | |
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| Cabin systems | |
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| Passenger address system | |
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| Galley equipment | |
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| In-flight entertainment (IFE) | |
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| Satellite communications | |
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| Multiplexing | |
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| Fibre optics | |
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| Air conditioning | |
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| Pressurization | |
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| Airstairs | |
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| Multiple choice questions | |
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| Airframe control and indicating systems | |
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| Landing gear | |
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| Trailing edge flaps | |
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| Control surfaces | |
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| Electronic indicating systems | |
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| Multiple choice questions | |
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| Warning and protection systems | |
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| Stall warning and protection | |
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| Airframe ice and rain protection | |
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| Windscreen ice and rain protection | |
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| Anti-skid | |
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| Configuration warnings | |
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| Aural warnings | |
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| Multiple choice questions | |
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| Fire and overheat protection | |
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| Overview | |
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| Engine/APU fire detection | |
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| Cargo bay/baggage area | |
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| Fire extinguishing | |
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| Multiple choice questions | |
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| Terrain awareness warning systems (TAWS) | |
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| System overview | |
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| System warnings and protection | |
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| External references | |
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| Ground proximity modes | |
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| Forward looking terrain awareness (FLTA) | |
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| Rotorcraft TAWS | |
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| Architecture and configurations | |
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| Future developments | |
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| Multiple choice questions | |
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| Flight data and cockpit voice recorders | |
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| Flight data recorder history | |
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| Mandatory equipment requirements | |
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| Flight data recorder (FDR) specifications | |
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| Cockpit voice recorders | |
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| Health and usage monitoring system (HUMS) | |
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| Multiple choice questions | |
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| Electrical and magnetic fields | |
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| Electromagnetic interference | |
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| EMI reduction | |
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| High-intensity/energy radiated fields | |
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| Lightning | |
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| Grounding and bonding | |
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| Electrostatic sensitive devices (ESSD) | |
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| Multiple choice questions | |
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| Continuing airworthiness | |
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| Wire and cable installations | |
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| Bonding | |
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| Static charges | |
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| Earth returns | |
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| Aircraft manuals | |
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| Circuit testing | |
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| Automatic test equipment | |
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| On-board diagnostic equipment | |
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| Multiple choice questions | |
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| Abbreviations and acronyms | |
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| Revision papers | |
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| Answers to multiple choice questions | |
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| Electrical quantities, symbols and units | |
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| Electrical formulae | |
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| Decibels | |
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| Wire and cable sizes | |
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| ATA chapter/subsystem list | |
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| Electrical and electronic symbols | |
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| Wire numbering/coding | |
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| Index | |