AVM 229 - Engine Support Systems

1. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of engine fire protection systems
2. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of engine pneumatic systems
3. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of auxiliary power units
4. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of engine removal and installation procedures

1. Fire Protection
   1. Requirements
   2. Fire detection
   3. Fire extinguishing
   4. Fire zones
2. Fire Detection Systems
   1. Thermal switch
   2. Thermocouple
   3. Continuous loop
   4. Spot detector
   5. Rate of temperature rise
   6. Radiation sensing
   7. Smoke detection
   8. Overheat detectors
   9. Carbon monoxide detectors
   10. Combustible mixture
   11. Fiber optic detector
   12. Observations by crew
3. Fire Extinguishing Agents
   1. Carbon dioxide
   2. Halogenated hydrocarbons
   3. Health and environmental precautions
   4. Fire Protection Systems
      1. Single point extinguishers
      2. Multiple point extinguishers
      3. High rate discharge systems
4. Fire Detection and Extinguishing System Maintenance
   1. Inspections and checks
   2. Troubleshooting
   3. Servicing
   4. Repairs
5. Turbine Engine Pneumatic Systems
   1. Bleed air sources
   2. Air to air heat exchangers
   3. Controls and monitoring
   4. Valves, lines and fittings
   5. Inspections/checks and servicing
6. Pneumatic Starting Systems
   1. Starters
   2. Controls and operation
   3. Installations
   4. Maintenance
   5. Troubleshooting and repair
7. Auxiliary Power Units
   1. Theory of operation
   2. Installations
   3. Controls and operations
   4. Starting system
   5. Fuel control system
   6. Speed sensing
   7. Power production
   8. Induction and exhausts
   9. Engine components
   10. Fire protection
   11. Inspection and checks
   12. Servicing
   13. Troubleshooting and repairs
8. Thrust Reversers
   1. Operation and controls
   2. Installations
   3. Types
      1. Internal blockage
      2. External blockage
   4. Deflector valves
   5. System components
   6. Inspection/checks
   7. Service and repairs
   8. Troubleshooting
9. Turbine Engine Removal
   1. Specialty equipment
      1. Hoists
      2. Transport dollies
   2. Engine mounts
   3. Attaching hardware
   4. Electrical disconnects
   5. Control disconnects
   6. Fuel lines attachments
   7. Pneumatic lines attachments
   8. Check list usage
10. Turbine Engine Installation
    1. Pre-installation checks
    2. Mounting and attachment
    3. System connections
    4. Rigging of controls
    5. Inspections and checks
11. Engine Storage and Transport
    1. Preserving processes
    2. Securing for shipping
    3. Shipping equipment