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

1. Recall proficient knowledge of aircraft fire detection and protection systems
2. Recall proficient knowledge of aircraft ice and rain protection systems
3. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of aircraft fuel systems and water waste systems

1. Fire Protection Systems
   1. Classes of Fires
   2. Requirements for Overheat and Fire Protection Systems
2. Fire Detection/Overheat Systems
   1. Thermal Switch System
   2. Thermocouple System
   3. Continuous-Loop Systems
   4. Pressure Type Sensor Responder Systems
   5. Pneumatic Continuous-Loop Systems
   6. Fire Zones
3. Smoke, Flame, and Carbon Monoxide Detection Systems
   1. Smoke Detectors
   2. Flame Detectors
   3. Carbon Monoxide Detectors
4. Extinguishing Agents and Portable Fire Extinguishers
   1. Halogenated Hydrocarbons
   2. Inert Cold Gases
   3. Dry Powders
   4. Water
5. Installed Fire Extinguishing Systems
   1. CO2 Fire Extinguishing Systems
   2. Halogenated Hydrocarbons Fire Extinguishing Systems
   3. Containers
   4. Discharge Valves
   5. Pressure Indication
   6. Two-Way Check Valve
   7. Discharge Indicators
   8. Fire Switch
6. Cargo Fire Detection
   1. Cargo Compartment Classification
   2. Cargo and Baggage Compartment Fire Detection and Extinguisher System
7. Lavatory Smoke Detectors
   1. Lavatory Smoke Detector System
   2. Lavatory Fire Extinguisher System
   3. Fire Detection Systems Maintenance
8. Fire Detection System Troubleshooting
9. Fire Extinguisher System Maintenance
   1. Container Pressure Check
   2. Discharge Cartridges
   3. Agent Containers
10. Fire Prevention
11. Ice Control Systems
    1. Icing Effects
12. Ice Detector System
    1. Ice Prevention
13. Wing and Horizontal and Vertical Stabilizer Anti-Icing Systems
    1. Thermal Pneumatic Anti-icing
    2. Thermal Electric Anti-Icing
    3. Chemical Anti-Icing
14. Wing and Stabilizer Deicing Systems
    1. Sources of Operating Air
    2. Pneumatic Deice Boot System for GA Aircraft
    3. Deice System for Turboprop Aircraft
    4. Deicing System Components
    5. Construction and Installation of Deice Boots
    6. Inspection, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting of Rubber Deicer Boot Systems
    7. Deice Boot Maintenance
    8. Electric Deice Boots
15. Propeller Deice System
    1. Electrothermal Propeller Device System
    2. Chemical Propeller Deice
16. Ground De-Icing of Aircraft
    1. Frost Removal
    2. Ice and Snow Removal
17. Rain Control Systems
    1. Windshield Wiper Systems
    2. Chemical Rain Repellent
    3. Pneumatic Rain Removal Systems
18. Windshield Frost, Fog, and Ice Control Systems
    1. Electric
    2. Pneumatic
    3. Chemical
19. Water and Waste Tank Ice Prevention
20. Basic Fuel System Requirements
    1. Fuel System Independence
    2. Fuel System Lightning Protection
    3. Fuel Flow
21. Fuel Storage System
22. Fuel Storage Refilling or Recharging System
23. Types of Aviation Fuel
    1. Reciprocating Engine Fuel—AVGAS
    2. Turbine Engine Fuels
24. Aircraft Fuel Systems
    1. Small Single-Engine Aircraft Fuel Systems
    2. Small Multi Engine (Reciprocating) Aircraft Fuel Systems
    3. Large Reciprocating-Engine Aircraft Fuel Systems
    4. Jet Transport Aircraft Fuel Systems
    5. Helicopter Fuel Systems
25. Fuel System Components
    1. Fuel Tanks
    2. Fuel Lines and Fittings
    3. Fuel Valves
    4. Fuel Pumps
    5. Fuel Filters
    6. Fuel Heaters and Ice Prevention
    7. Fuel System Indicators
26. Fuel System Repair
    1. Troubleshooting the Fuel System
    2. Fuel Tank Repair
27. Fire Safety
    1. Checking for Fuel System Contaminants
28. Fueling and Defueling Procedures
    1. Fueling
    2. Defueling
    3. Fire Hazards When Fueling or Defueling
29. Water and Waste Systems
    1. Potable Water Systems
    2. Lavatory Waste System