AME Syllabus

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P A P E R I

Aircraft Rules and Regulations___________________________________________________________

Knowledge of Aircraft Rules as far as they relate to airwor -

thiness and safety of aircraft.

Knowledge of Privileges and responsibilities of the variouscategories of AME Licence and approved persons.

Knowledge of "Civil Airworthiness Requirements", "Aeronauti -cal Information Circulars (relating to airworthiness)","Advisory Circulars" and AME Notices issued by DGCA.

Knowledge of various mandatory documents like Certificate ofRegistration, Certificate of Airworthiness , Flight Manual,Export Certificate of Airworthiness.

Method of identifying approved material on Aircraft.

Knowledge of various documents/ certificates issued toestablish airworthiness of Aircraft parts.

Various logbooks required to be maintained for Aircraft.Method of maintaining the logbook. Procedure for makingentries in logbooks; Journey logbook, Technical logbook etc.

Use of schedules, its certification, preservation.

Stores: Bonded and Quarantine stores, storage of variousaeronautical products including rubber goods, variousfluids.

Knowledge of various terms such as Certificate of Flight

Release, Certificate of Maintenance, Approved Certificates.

Condition under which Aircraft is required to be t est flown;Certificate to be issued by AME for test flight.

Circumstances under which C of A is suspended.

Ferry Flight, MEL, CDL.

Minimum equipments, instruments required for various typesof operation.

Modification, concession, Airworthiness Directive, ServiceBulletins.

Approval of Organisation.Documents required to be carried on board.Issue of Type Approval.Registration markings.

Human performance and limitations relevant to the duties ofan aircraft maintenance engineer licence holder.


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P A P E R II

Aircraft General Engineering And Maintenance Practices___________________________________________________ ________

1. Aircraft Maintenance Practices

General knowledge of procedure of jacking, leveling andmooring of aircraft .

Knowledge of maintenance and handling of equipments used inthe maintenance of aircr aft.

Knowledge of safety and fire precautions to be observedduring maintenance, refueling and defueling of aircraft

Knowledge of colour coding ,symbols or other markings toidentify fluid systems pipelines, rubber parts and otheraircraft systems of aircraft .

Knowledge of various Aircraft manuals, ATA system of classi -fication, inspection schedules, time limit.

2. Workshop Practices

Knowledge of material, parts and use of hand tools , simplemachine tools and precision measuring instruments

Detailed knowledge of identification, terminology, correctuse and inspection of aircraft bolts, nuts, rivets, screwsand locking devices of British and American systems

Detailed knowledge of the interpretation of engineering

drawings including symbols

Detailed knowledge of various types of gears and bearings,their use and common defects.

Knowledge of various forms of threads used in British andAmerican system.

Knowledge of various types of threads, drills, taps, ream -ers.

Knowledge of hardness testing machines and various types ofhardness numbers.

Knowledge of various types of Aircraft cables and swagingprocedures used.

3. Aircraft Metallurgy

Knowledge of commonly used ferrous, nonferrous and compositematerials , their ident ification, properties, heat treatment


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processes, testing and their application in aircraft indus -try.

Knowledge of various types of corrosion, its cause andprotection.

Detailed knowledge of the hot oil and chalk , dye penetrant

and fluorescent and magnetic particle techniques and thesubsequent inspection of the parts.

Knowledge of the X-ray, Ultrasonic and eddy current inspec -tions.

Knowledge of arc welding, gas welding, brazing and solder -ing.

4. Electrical and Instrument and Radio

Knowledge of electrical terminology and components used inAC/DC circuitry, Ohm's law, Kirchoff's law and their appli -cation. Principle of Electromagnetic Induction and their

application. Various methods of voltage regulation. Princi -ple of operation of electrical test equipments.

Knowledge of Batteries and their maintenance.

Knowledge of princ iple of operation of aircraft and engineinstruments.

Knowledge of various types of diodes/ triodes/ transistorsand their function.

Knowledge of conversion from decimal to binary system andvice-versa. Symbols used in logic gates.

Elementary knowledge of computers, its applications.

Identify the bands of frequency spectrum, their use andpropagation characteristics.

5. Aircraft and Engine

Knowledge of the functions of the major aircraft componentsand types of propulsion systems used in aircraft industry.

Knowledge of the terms lift, drag, angle of attack, stall.

Knowledge of principle of four stroke cycle and Brayton's

cycle as applied to piston engines and jet engines.


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P A P E R - III

Category A : AIRFRAME (AIRCRAFT HAVING AUW BELOW 5700 KG.)___________________________________________________________

1. Aircraft Materials

Knowledge of effect of various alloying elements used insteel, properties and their use.

Knowledge of Heat treatment of Steel and Aluminium.

Knowledge of surface hardening processes used on aircraftmetals.

Knowledge of welding techniques such as gas welding, arcwelding, electric welding etc.

Knowledge of identification and physical characteristics ofcommonly used composite materials, plastics, sealants andrubbers and their inspection and repair.

Detailed knowledge of metal/ fabric materials used in air -craft structure; the types of defects associated with them;inspection for deterioration, and methods of rectificationand reprotection; procedures for testing the soundness ofthese materials. Doping process.

Knowledge of the various methods used for removal of

corrosion from common aircraft metals and methods employedto prevent corrosion.

Knowledge of types of wood and glue and their characteris -tics, general defects, tests, inspection and repair.

Knowledge of cables, chains and sprockets.

2. Aerodynamics

Knowledge of the characteristics of the subsonic airflow andthe various terms used therein.

Knowledge of the characteristics of the aerofoils.

Knowledge of the forces acting on the Aircraft during allphases of flight.

Detailed knowledge of Aircraft Stability and Control.

Knowledge of the effect of altitude,weight,changes of enginepower on performance of the aircraft.

3. Aircraft Structures

General understanding of the various types of structuresused in Aircraft construction, Station Nos.


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Knowledge of such terms as damage tolerance, aging Aircraft,SSID.

Knowledge of fail-safe and safe-life concept.

Knowledge of various types of methods u sed on tubular struc-

ture, semi-monocoque fuselage, method of attachment of wingto the fuselage; permanent and semi -permanent joints, theirinspection and repair.

4. Aircraft Systems

General knowledge of the function, maintenance andinspection of the following :

(a) Structure and structural components constructed frommetal, glass fibre, glass reinforced plastic, vinyl,perspex.

(b) Furnishing materials, paints, surface finishes andassociated materials.

(c) Elementary flying controls; hydraulics; pneumatics;landing gear; brakes; nose wheel steering; ice and rainprotection; fire detection and protection, warning andextinguishing; oxygen; airconditioning and pressuriza -tion systems; wheels; tyres; brakes; antiskid.

(d) Windows, doors and emergency exits.

5. Aircraft Instrument s and Equipments

Detailed knowledge of the procedures of replacement and in -situ operational tests of all instruments (except the engine

related instruments) and equipment (except where the use ofspecial test instrument/ equipment is required.)

Knowledge of construction of various types of Direct ReadingCompass, various related terms used in electricity/ magnet -ism, and compass swing precautions and procedures.

6. Inspection Of Aircraft

Knowledge of minor defects, their reporting, investigationand methods of rectification and repair of minor defects,rigging of aircraft, periodical inspection necessary to

check the serviceab ility of the Aircraft, preparation of abrief report with the help of sketches if necessary in caseof damage to the Aircraft. Symmetry check, Balancing ofcontrol surfaces; duplicate inspection.

Detailed knowledge of the var ious inspections such as heavylanding, lightening strike , overweight landing, abnormalflight loads etc.; Familiarity of the structural manuals,


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various types of repairs given by the manufacturer therein;incorporation of alternate/ equivalent materials; raising upof modifications, repair schemes to the aircraft duringoverhaul.

Knowledge of terms related to aircraft weighing, prepara -tion/ precautions for weighing, preparation of weight sched-

ule, calculation of centre of gravity.


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P A P E R - III

Category A : AIRFRAME (AIRCRAFT HAVING AUW 5700 KG. ANDABOVE)

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Knowledge of effect of various alloying elements in thestructure of steel/ Aluminium, their properties and use.

Knowledge of Heat treatment of Steel and Aluminium.

Knowledge of surface hardening processes used on aircraftmetals.

Knowledge of identification and physical characteristics ofcommonly used composite materials, plastics, sealants andrubbers and their inspection and repair.

Detailed knowledge of metallic materials used in aircraft

structure; the types of defects associated with them;inspection for deterioration, and methods of rectificationand reprotection; procedures for testing the soundnes s ofthese materials.

Detailed knowledge of the various types of corrosion com -monly encountered on aircraft metals, their removal andmethods employed to prevent corrosion.

Knowledge of use of hardness testing machines, various typesof hardness no. and surfaces finishes.

2. Aerodynamics

Knowledge of the characteristics of the subsonic, transonicand supersonic airflow and t he various terms used therein.

Knowledge of the characteristics of the aerofoils used forsubsonic and transonic flights.

Knowledge of the forces acting on the Aircraft during allphases of flight.

Detailed knowledge of A ircraft Stability and Control.

Knowledge of the effect of altitude, weight, changes ofengine power on performance of the aircraft.

Knowledge of various types of high lift and drag devices,their operation, vortex generato rs, boundary layer fencesetc.

Knowledge of the following :

Sweepback wing; High incidence tailplane; aerodynamicloading; superstall; load factors; aquaplaning; fly bywire concept.


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General understanding of the various types of structuresused in Aircraft construction, Station Nos.

Knowledge of fail-safe and safe-life concept.Knowledge of such terms as d amage tolerance, ageingaircraft, SSID.

4. Aircraft Systems

General knowledge of the function, maintenance andinspection of the following :

(a) Structure and structural components construct ed frommetal, glass fibre, glass reinforced plastic, vinyl,perspex.


(c) Elementary flight controls including power ope rated/assisted flight controls; hydraulics; pneumatics;landing gear; brakes; nose wheel steering; wheels;tyres; antiskid; ice and rain protection; fire detec -tion and protection, warning and extin guishing; oxygen;airconditioning and pressurization systems; life savingequipment including inflatable slides, dinghies andrafts.


5. Aircraft Instruments and Equipments

Elementary knowledge of the operational principles of allinstruments (except the engine related instruments).

Knowledge of construction of various types of Direct ReadingCompass, various related terms used in electricity/ magnet -ism, and compass swing precautions and procedures.


Knowledge of minor defects and various methods of rectifica -tion and repair of minor defects, rigging of aircraft,periodical inspection necessary to check the serviceabilityof the Aircraft, inspection of the Aircraft after heavy

landing, lightening strike and abnormal flight loads, prepa -ration of a brief report with the help of sketches if neces -sary in case of damage to the Aircraft.Knowledge of terms related to aircraft weighing, prepara -tion/ precaution and method of weighing the aircraft.

Knowledge of duplicate inspection of control systems.


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PAPER IIICategory A : AIRFRAME (HELICOPTERS)

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1. The various terms used in helicopter construction and thefunctioning of each component part of the Helicopter.

2. Aerodynamics and theory of flight of the helicopter andtheory of flight controls.

3. Preparation of a brief report, illustrated by sketches ifnecessary describing the replacements required i n the eventof damage, defect or wear.

4. The inspection and checks for alignment after assembly ofthe helicopter structural components.

5. The correction of faults experienced in flight with particu -lar reference to rigging a nd control settings and the in -spection during and after the adjustment of flying controls.

6. General maintenance (including equipment) and minor repairs.

7. The assembly of helicopter structure, with reference to theassembly and functioning of the rotors including transmis -sion.

8 A knowledge of the function, maintenance and inspection ofhelicopter structure and structural components, doors andwindows; flying control systems and servo units; transm is-sion systems including main rotor head and balancing andtracking of main and tail rotor blades; gear boxes; free -wheel units; main rotor brakes, shafts and couplings,electric, hydraulic, pneumatic and fuel sys tems; landinggear (including shock struts and retracting devices),

wheels, tyres, brakes, ice and rain protection systems; firewarning and extinguishing systems etc.

9. A general knowledge of the inspection and checks requ iredafter heavy landings, lightening strikes and abnormal flightloads.

10. Periodic inspections necessary to check the serviceabilityof life saving and safety equipment.

11. A knowledge of the principles of operation, function, test-ing and calibration to determine serviceability of pressure,gyroscopic, simple a.c. and d.c. operated instruments,Pitot systems and automatic pilots.

12. A knowledge of, and the precautions taken during airframemaintenance, jacking, towing, braking, ground de -icing,supplying ground power, refuelling and de -fuelling etc.

13. A detailed knowledge of procedure and precautions necessaryto avoid deterioration of airframe and associated equipmentwhen the helicopter is out of use for extended periods.


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P A P E R - III

Category B : AIRFRAME (AIRCRAFT HAVING AUW BELOW 5700 KGSINCLUDING ROTORCRAFT)

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A general knowledge of the workshop processes , welding andprotective treatments.

A detailed knowledge of methods of assessment and removal ofcorrosion including treatment and repr otection.

Knowledge of effect of various alloying elements used insteel, properties and their use.

Detailed knowledge of Heat treatment of Steel and Aluminium.

Detailed knowledge of surface hardening processes used on

aircraft metals.

Detailed knowledge of identification and physical charac -teristics of commonly used composite materials, plastics,sealants, fluids and rubbers and their inspection and re -pair.

Detailed knowledge of metallic/ fabric materials used inaircraft structure; the types of defects associated withthem; inspection for deterioration, and methods of recti -fication and reprotection; procedures for testing the sound -ness of these materials.

Detailed knowledge of wooden structures and the adhesive

used in them; types of defects; inspection for deteriora -tion; methods of rectification and reprotection, Detailedknowledge of inspection to prove soundness in wooden struc -tures and glued joints (applicable to only to aircrafthaving wooden structures).

2. Aerodynamics

Elementary knowledge of the subsonic airflow and the variousterms used therein.

Detailed knowledge of the characteristics of the aerofoils.

Knowledge of the forces acting on the Aircraft during all

phases of flight.

Knowledge of Aircraft Stability and Control.

Elementary knowledge of the effect of altitude, weight,changes of engine power on performance of the aircraft.


Detailed knowledge of the various types of structures usedin aircraft construction, Statio n Nos.


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Knowledge of fail-safe and safe-life concept.

Detailed knowledge of damage tolerance, SSID, major repair.

Detailed knowledge of NDT techniques and corrosion preven -

tion.

4. Aircraft Systems

General knowledge of the function and detailed knowl -edge of inspection and overhaul of the following :

(a) Structure and structural components constructed frommetal, glass fibre, glass reinforced plastic,vinyl,perspex.


(c) Flight controls; hydraulics; pneumatics; landing gear;

brakes; nose wheel steering; ice and rain protection;fire detection and protection, warning and extinguish -ing; oxygen; airconditioning and pressurization sys -tems; wheels; tyres; antiskid system.


A detailed knowledge of the procedures for the overhaul/testing of component parts of pneumatic, hydraulic, aircon -ditioning, oxygen, anti -icing, de-icing, fire extinguishing,rotorcraft transmission sys tem (if applicable).


Detailed knowledge of preparing the aircraft for completeoverhaul/ inspection. Procedure of removal of main compo -nents.

A general knowledge of preparat ion of inspection reportsprior to repair/ overhaul.

Knowledge of defect reporting, analysis, investigation andrecording.

A detailed knowledge of the use of workshop inspection aids,including NDT equipments, factors and limitations effectingthe choice of equipment and methods of inspection used.

A detailed knowledge of the assembly, approved repairschemes applicable to major components including enginemounting structures; inspection before, during and afterrepair including the alignment and symmetry checks.


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A detailed knowledge of the repair, inspection and testingof water, fuel and oil tanks, heat exchanger units, fuel andoil systems and all types of control systems.

A detailed knowledge of the weighing of Aircraft and prepa -ration of weight schedule.Terms related to Aircraft weighingand preparation of aircraft before weighing.

A detailed knowle dge of the procedure for final inspectionof an Aircraft after overhaul and major repair.

A detailed knowledge of the care, use and checking foraccuracy of special tools.


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P A P E R - III

Category C : PISTON ENGINES AND PROPELLERS

(Unsupercharged and Supercharged)__________________________________________________________

1. Piston Engine Theory and Construction

A general knowledge of thermodynamic laws related to inter -nal combustion engines.

Knowledge of heat engines.

General knowledge of the Otto cycle and the relationshipbetween volume, temperature and pressure.

A general knowledge of the terms used in the theory ofpiston engines and calculations of parameters from the givendata.

Knowledge of various efficiencies involved in internalcombustion engines.

Differences between two stroke and four stroke engines.

Knowledge of the function, construction, classification andmaterial of the various parts and accessories of the engineincluding the induction, exhaust, cooling systems and enginemounting.

A general understanding of the propeller terms.

A general knowledge of the purpose and functioning of allparts of a constant speed, variable pitch and feathering

propeller and their associated control system components.

Knowledge of the various factors effecting the engine per -formance.

Knowledge of the engine fire detection and protection sys -tems.

2. Engine Fuel and Oil System

Knowledge of the principle of operation an d constructionalfeatures of carburetors.

Knowledge of the constructional features and function ofcomponents of engine fuel system.

Knowledge of types, characteristics of aviation fuel, common

sources of contamination and methods to prevent such contam -ination. Method of checking for contamination.

Knowledge of types, characteristics of lubricants used inpiston engine oil system. Contamination of oil and its


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identification.

Knowledge of various components of oil system.

3. Ignition and Starting System

Knowledge of principle of operation, constructional featuresand function of magnetos and ignition system components.Magneto timing procedure.

Knowledge of principle of operation, constructional featuresand function of various types of engine starters.

4. Engine Instruments

Knowledge of the principle of operation of the engine in -struments, and detailed knowledge of replacement and in -situoperational tests thereof.

5. Supercharged System

Knowledge of principle of operation, constructional featuresand function of various types of superchargers and itsrelated components/ parts.

6. Engine Maintenance

Knowledge of trouble shooting of minor defects and methodsof their rectification; rigging of engine controls; periodi -cal inspections necessary to check the serviceability of theengine; inspection after propeller strike.

Detailed knowledge of engine starting; ground run -up; ad-justments and checking of the performance of the engine andits components including systems; Top overhaul procedure andengine on-condition maintenance.

Knowledge of NDT techniques as applicable to engine parts.

Knowledge of engine preservation and depreservation proce -dures.


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P A P E R - III

Category C : TURBINE ENGINES AND VARIABLE PITCH PROPELLERS____________________________________________________________

1. Gas Turbine Engine Theory and Construction

A general knowledge of the thermodynamics laws related togas turbine engines.

General knowledge of the Otto Cycle and Brayton's Cycle andthe relationship between volume, temperature and pressure.

A general knowledge of the terms used i n the theory of gasturbine engines and calculations of parameters from thegiven data.

Advantages and Disadvantages of various types of gas turbineengines.

Knowledge of the function, construction, classification andmaterial of the various parts and accessories of the engineincluding the induction, exhaust, cooling systems, thrustaugmentation and engine mounting, antiicing of engine.

Knowledge of the various factors effecting the engine per-formance.

Knowledge of condition monitoring and performance monitoringof gas turbine engines.

Detailed knowledge of the engine fire detection and protec -tion systems.

2. Engine Fuel and Oil System

Knowledge of the principle of operation and constructionalfeatures of fuel control units.

Knowledge of constructional features, function of the compo -nents of engine fuel control system/ metering system.

Knowledge of types, characteristics of aviation fuel, commonsources of contamination and methods to prevent such contam -ination. Method to check contamination with precautions.

Knowledge of types, characteristics of lubricants used in

gas turbine engine lubrication system. Identification ofcontaminants with inference drawn.

Detailed knowledge of function of various components oflubrication system.

3. Ignition and Starting System

Knowledge of principle of operation, constructional features


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and function of ignition system components. Types of igni -tion; flame propagation.

Knowledge of constructional features and function of varioustypes of engine starters.

4. Engine Instruments

Knowledge of the principle of operation of the engine in -struments, and detailed knowledge of replacement and in -situoperational tests thereof.

5. Power Augmentation System

Knowledge of principle of operation and function of varioustypes of power augmentation devices.

6. Propeller

A general understanding of the propeller terms.

A general knowledge of the purpose and function of all partsof a constant speed, variable pitch and feathering propeller

and their associated control system components.

7. Thrust Reversers

Knowledge of constructional features and function of varioustypes of thrust reversers and their related components.

8. Auxiliary Power Unit

General knowledge of the purpose, constructional features ofcompressors, combustion chambers and turbine arrangement;speed and load control; limiting factors; fire protectionand indication; detailed knowledge of its operational fea -tures.

9. Bleed Control System

Terms related to bleeding of air from the engine; compressorsurge; compressor line; compressor stall; Bleed loads andcondition under which bleed is tapped.

10. Air Oil System

Knowledge of the air oil system used on a t ypical gas tur-bine engine.


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11. Engine Maintenance

Knowledge of trouble shooting of minor defects and methodsof their rectification; rigging of engine controls and fieldadjustments of fuel control unit; periodical inspectionsnecessary to check the serviceability of the engine; specialinspection schedules; duplicate inspection of engine con -

trols.

Detailed knowledge of engine starting; ground run -up; trim-ming; and checking of the performance of the engine and itscomponents including systems.

Knowledge of engine preservation and depreservation proce -dures.


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P A P E R - III

Category D : PISTON ENGINES___________________________________________________________

Note :- This is in addition to the syllabus already pre -

scribed for category C, paper III of Piston Engines.

1. General Requireme nts

Detailed knowledge of the layout of the overhaul workshopincluding Engine test -bed.

A detailed knowledge of the use of workshop inspection aids,including NDT equipments; factors and limitations effectingthe choice of equipment and methods of inspection used.

A detailed knowledge of the care, use and checking foraccuracy of special tools used in overhaul of the engine.

2. Metallurgy

Knowledge of effect of various alloying elements in steel;Properties and use of Alloyed Steel.

Detailed knowledge of Heat treatment of Steel and Aluminium.

Detailed knowledge of surface hardening processes used onengine parts.

A general knowledge of the workshop processes, welding andprotective treatments.

Knowledge of materials used in engine construction; proce -dures for testing the soundness of these materials.

A detailed knowledge of methods of asses sment and removal ofcorrosion including treatment and reprotection.

3. Inspection and Repair

A general knowledge of preparation of inspection reportsprior to repair/ overhaul.

Detailed knowledge of preparing the engine for complete

overhaul/ inspection; procedure of dismantling the engine.

A detailed knowledge of the repair, reconditioning, adjust -ments and assembly of major components; inspection before,during and after the repair/ reconditioning of the compo -nents.

A detailed knowledge of the repair, inspection and testingof oil heat exchanger units, fuel and oil systems and enginecontrol systems.


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PAPER III

Category E : Electrical Systems___________________________________________________________

1. Electrical Theory

Detailed knowledge of Ohms law, Kirchoff's laws and Electro -magnetic Induction; their applicability in the aircraftindustry.

Detailed knowledge of the Alternating Current and calcula-tion of Instantaneous value, RMS value, frequency and ampli -tude from the given data; star and delta connections andcalculation of power in three phase system.

Detailed knowledge of series and parallel resonance of A Ccircuits and their use; calculation of resonant frequency ofa circuit from a given information; effect of change in thefrequency on the impedance, current and phase angle.

Detailed knowledge of the composition, performance (sta bili-ty and tolerance) and limitations of the fixed resistors(carbon composition, carbon film, wire wound and metallicfilm) and description of various types of variable resistors(wire wound, carbon film, thermistors and vo ltage dependentresistors and varistors).

Knowledge of the resistor colour codes, value and tolerance,and the system of preferred values and wattage ratings.

Detailed knowledge of the construction, principles of opera -tion, application and colour coding of various types ofcapacitors.

Detailed knowledge of Circuit Controlling and Current Pro -tection Devices.

2. Aircraft Batteries

Knowledge of the construction and principle of operation ofLead acid and Nickel Cadmium batteries, composition ofelectrolytes and plates.

Knowledge of the effect of temperature on capacity, specificgravity, electrolyte resistivity, charger and dischargerrates; effect of specific gravity on freezing temperature

and resistivity of electrolytes.

Knowledge of methods of charging of batteries; precautionsand procedures during charging; m ixing and neutralization ofelectrolytes; importance of ventilation of battery compart -ments.Knowledge of the inspections to determine conditions andserviceability of batteries; common battery defects andtheir rectification.


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3. Generators and Motors

Knowledge of the construction, principle of operation andcharacteristics of DC and AC Generators and Motors.

Knowledge of the construction, principles of operation of

voltage regulators; and paralleling of generators.

Detailed knowledge of the functional tests, adjustments andtrouble shooting of generators and motors.

Knowledge of speed control and reversing the direction ofmotors.

4. Servomechanisms and Amplifiers

Knowledge of construction and principles ofautotransformers, single and three phase transformers

Knowledge of construction and principles of operation of

saturable reactors and magnetic amplifiers; bias; phasesensitive half wave and inputs and outputs, polarity sensi -tive inputs and outputs, pushpull outputs and effects ofstage gains and cascading on time response.

Knowledge of construction, principle and operation of servo -motors and rate generators; system response to displacement(position) and rate (velocity) command signals; purpose ofpullup and rate feedback signals; causes of hunting andmethods of damping; troubleshooting of servomechanism.

5. Test Equipment

Knowledge of the construction, principle of operation, useand precautions to be observed for aircraft test equipments.

6. Bonding and Screening

Knowledge of purpose of bonding and shielding and differ -ence between the two, precaution, methods employed; minimumacceptable standards for insulation and bonding; and test -ing.

Detail knowledge of aircraft wiring system; procedure oflaying of electrical cables and precautions to be takenthereof.

7. Electronics

Knowledge of the basic principles of thermionics.

Knowledge of properties of semiconductor materials.

Knowledge of construction, symbols, operation and anodecharacteristics of vacuum and gas -filled tubes; knowledge oftheir construction and application.


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Knowledge of constru ction, symbols, doping process, opera -tion, application and characteristics of PNP and NPN tran -sistors; comparison with vacuum tubes.

Knowledge of use and theory of oscillators and multivibra -tors.

Knowledge of symbols, truth tables and equivalent circuitsfor logic gates.

Knowledge of the terms, operation and application of FlipFlop logic.

Knowledge of the terms used, basic operation, interfacing ofthe major components of a Computer.

Knowledge of operation, use and types of Medium Scale Inte -gration (MSI) Devices.

Knowledge of the types and operation of displays (LED,

Liquid crystal etc.).

Knowledge of CRTs and its application.

Knowledge of functions performed and overall operation of amicroprocessor.

Knowledge of handling of microelectronic circuit devices(Electrostatic Sensitive Devices (ESD)).

8. Aircraft System

Knowledge of principle of operation, inspection and trouble

shooting of aircraft galley equipments, aircraft lights,and electrical components and indicating circuits forLanding Gear, Flap System and Airconditioning syste m etc.

Knowledge of operation and inspection of Aircraft Fire andSmoke Detection and Protection System.

9. Power Distribution

Knowledge of electrical power distribution systems, theoperation and construction of static inverters, rotaryinverters and transformer rectifier units.


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P A P E R III

Category I : AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS___________________________________________________________

1. Terminology and Conversion

Knowledge of the general Instrument terminology; conversionsof measuring units from one system to another.

2. General Concepts

Knowledge of the atmosphere.

Knowledge of fundamentals of electricity.

Knowledge of principle of operation and characteristics ofDC and AC Generators and Motors; and speed control andreversing the direction of motors.

Knowledge of principle of o peration of transformers andamplifiers.

Detailed knowledge of the construction, principle of opera -tion of servomotors and rate generators and system responseto displacement (position) and rate (velocity) command

signals; purpose of pullup and feedback signals; causes ofhunting and methods of damping; troubleshooting of servo -mechanisms.

Knowledge of basic principle of thermionics and propertiesof semi-conductor materials.

Knowledge of symbols, truth tables and equivalent circuitsfor logic gates.

Knowledge of the terms used, basic operation and interfacingof major components of computer.

Knowledge of the types and operation of displays (L ED,Liquid Crystal etc.).

Knowledge of CRTs and its application.

Knowledge of functions performed and overall operation of amicroprocessor.


General understanding of the terms relating to Theory ofFlight : Longitudinal Axis, Lateral Axis and Vertical Axis,Yawing, Rolling, Pitching, Azimuth Heading, Course, side -slip, skidding, Coordinated turn, Stability, angle ofattack, chord, stall, lift, drag, thrust.General knowledge of the purpose and action of primarycontrol surfaces, trim tabs and wing flaps.


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Knowledge of the principle of operation, construction andcharacteristics of pressure sensitive and temperature sensi -tive elements.

Knowledge of the principle of operation, constructionalfeatures and characteristics of Gyroscopes.

3. Aircraft Instruments and systems

Knowledge of principle of operation and construction;detailed knowledge of procedures of replacement, fieldmaintenance, functional testing and trouble shooting of :

Altimeters, Airspeed Indicators, Vertical Speed Indicators,pitot heads, pitot static lines, static selectors and mois -ture traps;

Air Driven Gyros, Artificial Horizons and Turn and BankIndicators;

Venturi tubes, va cuum pumps, relief valves, regulators,check valves and filters;

Turn and Bank indicators operated by direct gauges;

Capillary tube type pressure and temperature gauges;

Position Indicators operated by Direct Current;

Fluid Quantity Indicators operated by Direct current andCapacitors;

Wheatstone bridge; ratiometer and thermocouple type tempera -

ture Indicators;

Three Phase engine rpm indicators and synchroscopes;

Centrifugal governor type and magnetic drag -cup type enginerpm indicators;

Direct reading and remote reading compasses;

AC operated gyro instruments;

AC synchro instruments.

4.Autopilot System

Knowledge of functio n and operation of components in atypical Autopilot system; responses of the system in flightand during functional checks on ground.

5. Oxygen System


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Knowledge of function, layout and features of components oftypical oxygen system; and detailed knowledge of thereplacement procedures and safety precautions to beobserved.

6. Inertial Navigation System

Knowledge of principle of opera tion and function of thecomponents of Inertial Navigation System.

7. Satellite Communication

Elementary principle of satellite Communication and itsapplication to aircraft.


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PAPER III

Category R : COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - RADIO BASICS (Maintenance)___________________________________________________________

General knowledge of the application and identification of

electrical cables used in Aircraft radio installation,crimping and soldering techniques, bonding continuity andinsulation tests.

Detailed knowledge of the Alternating Current and calcula -tion of Instantaneous value, RMS value, frequency and ampli -tude from the given data; star and delta connections andcalculation of power in three phase system.

Detailed knowledge of series and parallel resonance of ACcircuits and their use; calculation of resonant frequency ofa circuit from a given information; effect of change in thefrequency on the impedance, current and phase angle.

Detailed knowledge of the composition, performance (stabili -

ty and tolerance) and limitations of the fixed resistors(carbon composition, carbon film, wire wound and metallicfilm) and description of various types of variable resistors(wire wound, carbon film, thermistors and voltage dependentresistors and varistors).

Construction and fun ctioning of small AC and DC motors andgenerators.

Knowledge of series and parallel circuits, filters, imped -ance matching circuits, resonance, series and parallelresonant circuits, Q factor, Bandwidth.

Detailed knowledge of AC and DC measuring instruments.

Detailed knowledge of thermionics emission; constructionalfeatures, application, limitations and functioning ofthermionic valves.

Detailed knowledge of materials, application and propertiesof semi-conductors.

Knowledge of construction, symbols, doping process, opera -tion, application and characteristics of PNP and NPN tran -sistors; comparison with vacuum tubes.

Knowledge of construction, symbols, operation and anodecharacteristics of vacuum and gas -filled tubes; knowledge of

their construction and application.

Knowledge of construction and principles of autotransform -ers, single and three phase transformers

Knowledge of construction and principles of operation ofsaturable reactors and magnetic amplifiers; bias; phasesensitive half wave and inputs and outputs, polarity sensi -tive inputs and outputs, pushpull outputs and effects ofstage gains and cascading on time response.


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Knowledge of use and theory of oscillators and multivibra -tors.

Knowledge of symbols, truth tables and equivalent circuits

for logic gates.

Knowledge of the terms, operation and application of FlipFlop logic.

Knowledge of the terms used, basic operation, interfacing ofthe major components of a Computer.

Knowledge of operation, use and types of Medium Scale Inte -gration (MSI) Devices.

Knowledge of the types and operation of displays (LED,Liquid crystal etc.).

Knowledge of CRTs and its application in aviation.

Knowledge of functions performed and overall operation of a

microprocessor.


Knowledge of electrical power distribution systems, theoperation and construction of static inverters, rotaryinverters and transformer rectifier units.

Knowledge of modulation and demodulation, amplitude, fre -quency and phase modulation, AM and FM receivers, transmit -ter, superhatrodyne principle; balanced modulator.

Detailed knowledge of radio frequency transmission lines,

coaxial cables, current and voltage distribution, impedanceof lines, standing waves, standing wave ratio, matching,tuning stubs, waveguides, attenuation in waveguides, reso -nant cavities.

Knowledge of interference caused by electrical and ignitionsystem to radio apparatus, methods of minimizing orsuppressing such interference, bonding and screening.

Knowledge of identification, use, propagation characteris -tics and identification of the band spectrum.

Knowledge of terms connected with, construction and identi -fication for various types of antennas; the voltage and

current distributi on along antenna of various length; char -acteristics of ground planes.

Knowledge of very high frequency (VHF) and high frequency(HF) airborne communications; frequency bands allocation;the methods of propagation and the ran ges expected, both dayand night; calculation of approximate ranges of communica -tion (line of sight) with given data.

Knowledge of the performance levels expected and specifica -tions of typical airborne HF and VHF communication systems;


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the principle of operation, installation practices andprocedures, functioning of the operating controls and indi -cations and maintenance of typical HF and VHF communicationtransceivers.

Knowledge of the the ory of operation, performance level andspecifications of an Audio Integration System.

Knowledge of working principles and testing of Lead Acid andNickel Cadmium batteries.

Knowledge of method, purpose, chemical combination, fluxused, tinning for Soldering.

Knowledge of Bonding and Screening.

Knowledge of terms used, principle, operation, characteris -tics, installation and maintenance:

Automatic Direction Finder (ADF) Systems.

Very High Frequency (VHF) Omni Directional Range System

Instrument Landing Systems

Weather Radar Systems.

Microwave Devices.

Air Traffic Control (ATC) Transponder System.

Very Low Frequency (VLF) Navigation Systems (WH).

Omega Navigation System.

Radio Altimeter Systems

Cockpit Voice Recorder

Distance Measuring Equipment

Doppler Navigation System

Microwave Landing System

Ground Proximity Working Systems.

Emergency Locator Transmitters

Knowledge of Principle of Satellite Communication and itsapplication to aircraft.


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P A P E R III

Category X : Installation and Compensation of DirectReading Compass

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Knowledge of general principles of magnetism, magneticmaterials and permanent magn ets; polarity and strength ofbar magnets, the earth as a magnet; the magnetic meridianand its relationship to the geographic meridian.

Knowledge of the general principles of construction fortypical Aircraft Direct reading compasses, including themagnet system, damping liquid, verge ring and markings,lubber line, grid wires, shock absorbing suspension andcorrector box; the inspection necessary for the detection ofcommon defects that may arise in use.

Knowledge of the procedure and points to be observed duringinstallation of the compass in aircraft.

Knowledge of the precautions to be observed in the choice ofsite for, and the preparation of a " swinging base" checkingthe base by means of a landing compass.

Knowledge of the compensation of compasses in the Aircraft,including the observation of deviations, the calculationsand adjustments necessary for corrections fo r Co-efficientA, B and C, the procedure to be followed after thencorrections are made and the preparation of deviation cardsand graphs.

Knowledge of the use of landing compass for checking thecompasses in Aircraft.


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P A P E R III

Category X : Installation and Compensation of RemoteReading Compass

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Note : In addition to the syllabus for I/C for DirectReading Compass, the following syllabus is to be followed.

Knowledge of the general principles of construction ofremote-reading aircraft compasses, the principle of opera -tion and functioning of the particular type for which theapplication is made and the inspection of the componentsparts necessary, prior to installation in the aircraft.

Knowledge of the installation and the correct positioning ofthe remote-reading compass in the Aircraft, including thecomponent and accessories; points to be observed and theprocedure adopted before adjustments are made.Knowledge of the methods and procedure adopted for thecompensation of the remote -reading compass in the aircraft,

the adjustments to be made to the master compass, the masterindicator, the repeater units in order to ensure correctfunctioning.


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Category X : Instruments fitted on Aircraft having AUW

below 5700 Kgs.___________________________________________________________

Knowledge of the construction and functioning of all types

mechanical and electrical instruments.

Detailed knowledge of the methods of carrying out overhaulsand repairs to mechanical and electrical instruments.

Detailed knowledge of the inspections necessary to detectdefects, mechanical, electrical and magnetic, as a result ofwear and deterioration and the permissible allowances ineach case.

Knowledge of the inspection of components/ parts of mechani -cal and electrical instruments.

Knowledge of the equipments/ instruments/ rigs required fortesting the mechanical and electrical instruments and de -

tailed knowledge of the methods/ procedures employed incarrying out the functional/ serviceability tests of theinstruments after repair/ overhaul.

Knowledge of the selecti on and inspection of materials usedin the construction, repair and overhaul of mechanical andelectrical instruments.

Knowledge of the interpretation of circuit diagrams.

Knowledge of the conventional methods of calibrati ng/adjusting and testing of all types of instruments.

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P A P E R III

Category X : Variable Pitch Propellers

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Knowledge of the principle of thrust producing characteris -tics of propellers.

Knowledge of the construction and functioning of all typesof VP propellers and its components.

Detailed knowledge of the methods of carrying out overhaulsand repairs to VP Propellers.

Detailed knowledge of the inspections necessary to detectdefects, as a result of wear and deterioration and thepermissible allowances in each case.

Knowledge of the inspection of components/ parts of VPpropellers.

Knowledge of the equipments/ instruments/ test -bed requiredfor testing the VP propeller and associated systems; anddetailed knowledge of the methods/ procedures em ployed incarrying out the functional/ serviceability tests of the VPpropellers and associated systems after repair and overhaul.

Knowledge of the selection and inspection of materials usedin the construction, repair and overh aul of VP propellersand associated systems.

Detailed knowledge of the inspection of a complete propellerfor correct assembly, adjustment, weight and balance; meth -ods employed for correcting balance and checking torque

loading of blades.

Knowledge of the installation of a propeller to an engine;check testing and adjustment for performance and correctionof faults.


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P A P E R III

Category X : Autopilot fitted on Aircraft having AUW below5700 Kgs.

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Knowledge of the general principle employed in the operationof autopilot system.

Knowledge of the construction and functioning of all typeshydraulic and electrical autopilots.

Detailed knowledge of the methods of carrying out overhaulsand repairs to autopilots.

Detailed knowledge of the inspections necessary to d etectdefects in autopilots; operation, adjustment and rectifica -tion of the defects and steps taken to prevent recurrence.

Knowledge of the inspection of components/ parts of autopi -lots.

Knowledge of the equipments/ instruments/ rigs required fortesting the autopilots and detailed knowledge of the meth -ods/ procedures employed in carrying out the functional/serviceability tests of the autopilot system after repair/overhaul.

Knowledge of the selection and inspection of materials usedin the construction, repair and overhaul of autopilot.

Knowledge of the interpretation of circuit diagrams.

Knowledge of the conventiona l methods of calibrating/adjusting and testing of autopilots.


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P A P E R III

Cat.X: Radio Eqpt. fitted on Aircraft having AUW below5700 Kgs.

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Knowledge of the theory of radio communication and naviga -tion.

Knowledge of the construction and functioning of all compo -nents/ parts of radio equipment includin g communication andnavigation equipment.

Detailed knowledge of the methods of carrying out overhaulsand repairs to radio equipment including communication andnavigation equipment.

Detailed knowledge of the inspections necessary to detectdefects, mechanical, electrical and magnetic, as a result ofwear and deterioration and the permissible allowances ineach case.

Knowledge of the inspection of components/ parts of radioequipments including communication and navigation equipment.

Knowledge of the equipments/ instruments/ rigs required fortesting the radio equipments including communication andnavigation equipment; and detailed knowledge of the methods/procedures employed in carrying out the functional/ service -ability tests of the radio equipment including communicationand navigation equipment after repair/ overhaul.

Knowledge of the selection and inspection of materials usedin the construction, repair and overhaul of radio equipmentincluding communication and navigation equipment.

Detailed knowledge of the interpretation of circuit/ wiringdiagrams.


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