Brunei DCA CPL AGK - Airframe, Systems & Power Plant case studies
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The Brunei DCA Commercial Pilot Licence Aircraft General Knowledge examination, covering airframe, systems and power plant, is one of the theoretical knowledge papers a candidate must pass before progressing toward a Brunei-issued Commercial Pilot Licence. It is aimed at student pilots who already hold a Private Pilot Licence or are working through an integrated course, and who now need to understand how the aircraft they fly is built and how its systems behave in normal and abnormal operation. The Brunei DCA CPL AGK - Airframe, Systems & Power Plant case studies are 5 cases and about 2,202 words.
1Pressurisation Controller Fault After Takeoff
A twin-turboprop is climbing through FL180 with the cabin altitude holding at 6,500 ft and a differential pressure of 5.2 psi. The outflow valve is electrically driven and controlled by a single automatic controller with a manual backup.
463 words, about 2 min2Landing Gear Retraction Failure on a Light Twin
A light twin with hydraulically retracted landing gear is climbing after takeoff when the gear-up selection produces no green light extinguishing and no hydraulic pressure rise on the gear system gauge. The system uses an engine-driven pump on the left engine and an electric standby pump.
453 words, about 2 min3Fuel Imbalance and Quantity Indication Disagreement
A turboprop is in cruise at FL200 with a total fuel load of 3,200 lb. The left tank quantity indicator reads 1,450 lb and the right reads 1,300 lb, a 150 lb imbalance that is growing at about 20 lb per hour.
451 words, about 2 min4Carburettor Icing on Descent in a Piston Twin
A piston twin is descending from 9,000 ft to 4,000 ft in visible moisture with an outside air temperature of 4°C at 9,000 ft and 8°C at 4,000 ft. Both engines are carburetted and have carburettor heat available.
434 words, about 2 min5Turbine Engine Start Abort and Hot Start Recognition
A turbofan engine is being started on the ground at an ambient temperature of 38°C. The start sequence begins normally, with N2 rising and fuel flow indicating 450 lb/hr after fuel is introduced.
401 words, about 2 min