AVM 225 - Fire, Ice, Rain, and Fuel Systems

1. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of aircraft fire detection and protection systems
2. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of aircraft ice and rain protection systems
3. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of aircraft fuel systems
4. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of aircraft system maintenance practices

1. Fire Protection Terms
   1. Fuels
   2. Oxidizers
   3. Combustion
   4. Reactivity
   5. Detection
   6. Protection
   7. Extinguishing
   8. Zones
   9. Fixed
   10. Portable
2. Detection
   1. Overheat
   2. Rate of temp rise
   3. Flame detectors
   4. Radiation sensing
   5. Smoke
   6. Carbon monoxide
   7. Combustible mixture
   8. Fiber optic
   9. Observation of crew or passengers
3. Detection System Requirements
   1. Accurate warnings
   2. Location
   3. Testing
   4. Environmental
   5. Weight
   6. Power
   7. Indicating
4. Common Fire and Overheat Detection Devices
   1. Thermal switch
   2. Spot detector
   3. Thermocouple
   4. Continuous loop
   5. Continuous element
5. Fire Protection
   1. Firewalls
   2. Heat shielding
   3. Protective sleeving
   4. Interior material treatments
6. Smoke Detection
   1. Carbon monoxide
   2. Photo electric
   3. Visual
7. Extinguishing Agents
   1. Halogenated hydrocarbons
   2. Inert cold gas
8. Extinguishing Systems
   1. Hand held
   2. High rate of discharge
   3. Maintenance
   4. Troubleshooting
9. Ice and Rain
   1. Conditions
   2. Effects
   3. Types and terms
10. Detection Methods
    1. Visual
    2. Performance
    3. Optical
    4. Electronic
11. Prevention
    1. Avoidance
    2. Heating surfaces
    3. Chemical
    4. Mechanical
12. Pneumatic Deicing
    1. Operation
    2. Components
    3. Maintenance
13. Thermal (Combustion Heater)
    1. Operation
    2. Components
    3. Maintenance
14. Thermal (Bleed Air)
    1. Operation
    2. Components
    3. Maintenance
15. Thermal (Electrical Element)
    1. Operation
    2. Instrument sensing protection
    3. Windshield icing/defrost
    4. Drain heating
    5. Maintenance
16. Rain Removal Systems
    1. Forced air
    2. Wiper
    3. Chemical
    4. Maintenance
17. Fuel Systems Safety
    1. Safety
    2. System types
    3. Fuel compatibility
18. System Types
    1. Fuel storage
       1. Tank
       2. Bladder
       3. Integral
    2. Gravity feed
    3. Transfer feed
19. Fuel Pumps
    1. Vane
    2. Rotary piston
    3. Hand pumps
20. Fuel Filters and Strainers
    1. Types
    2. Servicing and replacements
    3. Lines and fittings
21. Fuel Valves
    1. Selector
    2. Check values
    3. Sump and drain
22. Fuel Management
    1. Multiple tank, selection
    2. Fueling
    3. Transfer
    4. Jettison
23. VXXII.     Indicating
    1. Visual
    2. Placarding
    3. Resistance
    4. Capacitance
    5. Mechanical
24. System Maintenance
    1. Securing
    2. Leakage
    3. Corrosion