Powerplant

Engine Electrical Systems

• Generators .
• Alternators.
• Starter generators .
• Voltage regulators .
• DC generation system .
• AC generation systems.
• The procedure for locating the correct electrical cable .
• Engine electrical wiring, switches, and protective devices.

Engine Exhaust and Reverser Systems

• Reciprocating engine exhaust system theory.
• Turbine engine exhaust system theory.
• Thrust reverser theory.

Engine Fuel and Fuel Metering Systems

• Fuel/air ratio and fuel metering .
• Float carburetor theory .
• Pressure carburetor theory.
• Continuous-flow fuel injection theory .
• Hydromechanical fuel control system .
• Fuel nozzles and manifolds design .
• Components, theory, and operation of turbine engine fuel metering system.
• Inspection requirements for fuel system .
• Fuel system operations .
• Fuel lines .
• Fuel pumps.
• Fuel valves .
• Fuel filters .

Engine Inspection

• Inspection requirements under 14 CFR .
• Identification of life-limited parts .
• Use of FAA-approved data .
• Compliance with service letters, service bulletins .
• Maintenance record-keeping .
• Engine component inspection .

Engine Instrument Systems

• Fuel flow.
• Temperature .
• Engine speed indicating systems.
• Pressure .
• Annunciator indicating systems.
• Engine pressure ratio.
• Engine indicating and crew alerting system .
• Engine instrument range markings .

Engine Lubrication Systems

• Types, grades, and use of engine oil.
• Lubrication system operation.
• Wet-sump .
• Dry-sump.
• Lubrication system maintenance.

Fire Protection

• Types of fires and engine fire zones.
• Fire detection warning system.
• Fire detection system maintenance.
• Fire extinguishing agents.

Ignition and Starting Systems

• Ignition system theory.
• Spark plug theory.
• Shower of sparks.
• Three electrical circuits of a magneto system .
• Solid-state ignition systems.
• Engine starters .
• Magneto system components .
• Turbine engine ignition systems.

Propellers

• Propeller theory .
• Types of propellers.
• Pitch control and adjustment .
• Constant speed propeller .
• Turbine engine propeller .
• Propeller servicing, maintenance, and inspection .
• Procedures for removal and installation .
• Propeller TCDS .
• Propeller synchronization system .
• Propeller ice control systems .

Reciprocating Engine Induction and Cooling Systems

• Reciprocating engine induction and cooling.
• Causes and effects of induction system icing .
• Turbochargers, intercoolers, and controls .
• Augmenter cooling system .
• Induction system filtering.
• Carburetor heaters .
• Pressure cowling air flow and control.
• Reciprocating engine baffles and seal installation.
• Liquid cooling system theory .

Reciprocating Engines

• Types of reciprocating engines.
• Reciprocating engine operating principles.
• Internal combustion engine operating principles .
• Horizontally-opposed engine construction .
• Radial engine construction .
• Reciprocating engine performance .
• Reciprocating engine maintenance .
• Reciprocating engine ground operations .

Turbine Engine Air Systems

• Air cooling system theory.
• Turbine engine induction system theory .
• Turbine engine anti-ice systems .

Turbine Engines

• Turbine operating principles.
• Types of turbine engines.
• Turbine engine construction .
• Turbine engine performance .
• Turbine engine troubleshooting .
• Auxiliary power unit(s).