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EASA ATPL Airframe & Systems (021) — Lessons & Questions — ATPL

Aircraft General Knowledge

021 · EASA ATPL

Aircraft General Knowledge

Master the EASA ATPL Aircraft General Knowledge syllabus — structured modules, lessons and worked examples.

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14 modules · 64 lessons · 0% mastered

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Introduction to Aircraft SystemsFree

4 lessons·7m

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Aircraft Anatomy: The Major Component Groups

Sources of Power: Mechanical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Electrical

Watch: Airplane Systems Overview

Design Philosophy: Redundancy, Fail-Safe and the ATA Chapter System

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Pneumatic & Air Conditioning Premium

4 lessons·7m

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Pneumatic Systems and Bleed Air Sources

Air Conditioning and Air Cycle Cooling

Pressurization: Principles, Control and Flight Profile

Video: Bleed Air Systems Compared

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Pressurisation Systems Premium

4 lessons·8m

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Why Pressurise? The Atmosphere vs the Human Body

System Components: Source, Controller and Outflow Valve

Normal Operation: A Pressurisation Profile from Take-off to Landing

Failures, Rapid Decompression and Exam Practice

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Ice & Rain Protection Premium

6 lessons·11m

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Icing Fundamentals: Why, Where and How Ice Forms

Ice Detection Systems

Thermal Ice Protection: Bleed Air and Electrical Heating

Mechanical and Fluid Systems: De-Icer Boots and FPD

Video: Ice and Rain Protection Full Class

Windscreen Protection, Rain Removal and Ground De-Icing

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Hydraulics Premium

4 lessons·7m

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Hydraulic Principles and Fluids

Reservoirs, Pumps and Filters

Pressure Control and Accumulators

Modern Airliner Hydraulic Systems

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Landing Gear, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes Premium

4 lessons·8m

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Landing Gear Structure and Shock Absorption

Aircraft Wheels and Tyres

Aircraft Brakes and Autobrake

Anti-skid Systems

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Flight Control Systems Premium

4 lessons·8m

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Primary Flight Controls and the Three Axes

Secondary Controls, High-Lift Devices and Trimming

Watch: Aircraft Flight Control Surfaces

Powered Controls, Fly-by-Wire and Safety Features

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Fuel Systems Premium

4 lessons·8m

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Aviation Fuels: AVGAS and Jet Fuel

Fuel Contamination, Additives and Cold-Fuel Hazards

Fuel Storage and Distribution Systems

Refuelling Operations and Safety

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Fire, Smoke & Oxygen Premium

4 lessons·8m

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Aircraft Oxygen Systems

Smoke Detection and Crew Protection

Fire Detection Systems

Fire Protection and Extinguishing

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Fuselage, Wings & Stabilizing Surfaces Premium

4 lessons·10m

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Loads, Stresses and Strains on the Airframe

Design Philosophy: Safe-Life, Fail-Safe, Damage Tolerance and Fatigue

Fuselage Construction and Pressurization Loads

Wings, Stabilizing Surfaces, Materials and Flutter

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DC Electrics Premium

4 lessons·8m

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Direct Current Fundamentals: Voltage, Current, Resistance and Ohm's Law

DC Power Sources: Batteries and Generators

Watch: DC Generators and Alternators

Power Distribution: Bus Bars, Load Shedding and Circuit Protection

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AC Electrics Premium

4 lessons·7m

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AC Power Generation: Why Aircraft Use 400 Hz

The IDG and Constant Speed Drive (CSD)

AC Generation and Distribution (Video)

AC Distribution, Protection and Conversion

0M

Piston Engines Premium

10 lessons·18m

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Introduction and the Four-Stroke Cycle

The Four-Stroke Cycle in Motion

Engine Construction and Key Components

Carburation, Mixture and the Fuel/Air Ratio

Carburettor Icing and Fuel Injection

Aircraft Magneto Ignition Explained

Ignition Systems and the Magneto Check

Cooling, Lubrication and Oil Systems

Engine Power, Detonation and Mixture Management

Supercharging and Turbocharging

0N

Gas Turbines Premium

4 lessons·8m

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Principle of Operation and the Working Cycle

Compressors and the Combustion System

The Turbine, Exhaust and Engine Indications

Engine Systems: Fuel, Ignition, Starting, Reverse Thrust and APU

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