Aircraft Technical Knowledge (PPL - Aeroplane)

12.26.6(b) starting with radios and other unnecessary equipment switched off;
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12.26.6(c) avoiding prolonged operation of the starter motor;
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12.26.6(d) releasing the starter once the engine is running;
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12.26.6(e) checking satisfactory operation of the system after start, and monitoring during flight;
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12.26.6(f) switching off ancillary equipment before shut-down;
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12.26.6(g) switching the battery master switch off before leaving the aircraft.
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12.26.8 Identify the cockpit indications of the following electrical system malfunctions:
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12.26.8(c) blown fuse or popped circuit breaker.
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12.26.8(a) excessive alternator/generator charge rate;
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12.26.8(b) lack of alternator/generator charge;
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12.26.10 State the actions available to the pilot to deal with:
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12.26.10(a) excessive alternator/generator charge rate;
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12.26.10(b) lack of alternator/generator charge; THIS IS A REPEAT
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12.26.10(c) blown fuse or popped circuit breaker.
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* * * Fuel System Components * * *
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12.28 Fuel System Components
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12.28.2 Describe the function of the following components of a simple fuel system:
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12.28.2(a) fuel selector valve, supply line, strainer and strainer drain;
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12.28.2(b) fuel primer, engine-driven pump, auxiliary (boost) pumps.
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12.28.4 Describe the correct management of the fuel system, including fuel selection and handling of priming and auxiliary pumps.
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* * * Fuel Tanks * * *
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12.30.2 Describe the function of the following components of a simple fuel system:
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12.30.2(b) fuel quantity indicators;
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12.30.8 Explain the importance of aircraft earthing during refuelling.
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