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explain the purpose and function of DFDR; and
(b)           describe the typical data coverage available; and
(c)           describe the physical appearance of a set of gauges of typical recorder and recorded data.
7.4                    Health Usage Monitoring System (HUMS)
7.4.1              Explain the purpose and function of HUMS, including the following:
(a)           actuation;
(b)           down loading.
7.5                    Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR)
7.5.1              In relation to a typical CVR system:
(a)           explain the purpose and function of a CVS; and
(b)           describe a typical audio/radio channel coverage available in a multi-seat flight deck environment; and
(c)           describe the physical appearance of a set of gauges of a typical recorder and control panel.
7.6                    Master Warning Systems (MWS)
7.6.1              In relation to a typical MWS:
(a)           explain the purpose and function of the system; and
(b)           describe the typical warning systems incorporated or covered by a MWS; and
(c)           describe the aural and visual outputs for the following:
(i)             warnings;
(ii)            cautions;
(d)           describe the features of a typical displays;
(e)           explain take-off inhibiting of MWS outputs.
7.7                    Fire Detection, Warning, Extinguishing Systems
7.7.1              Describe the following in relation to fire detection, warning and extinguishing systems:
(a)           types of systems commonly used in aircraft; and
(b)           typical warnings; and
(c)           system limitations; and
(d)           actuation mechanisms; and
(e)           effects.

8.                       Global Navigation Satellite Systems
8.1                    GNSS operation
8.1.1              For the following, describe:
(a)           the principles of operation, performance limitations and errors of a GNSS system, including:
(i)             methods of position fixing using a GNSS system;
(ii)            the GNSS operating procedures which provide safeguards against navigational error and loss of situational awareness;
(iii)          GNSS operating procedures for typical navigational tasks using a specific type of aircraft equipment;
(iv)          indications of waypoint passage;
(v)           GNSS operational and serviceability checks;
(vi)          the human factors limitations associated with the use of GNSS equipment;
(vii)        the requirements applicable to pilots and equipment for GNSS operations.

Unit 1.4.2                                   AGKA :  ATPL aircraft general knowledge – aeroplane

1.                       Reserved

2.                       Advanced aerodynamics
2.1                    Review of terminology
2.1.1              Definitions
(a)           Mach No;
(b)           reference speeds, including MCRIT, VMO, MMO, VS.
2.2                    Aerodynamic forces
(a)           review forces acting in flight;
(b)           balance of forces in trimmed asymmetric flight;
(c)           VMCA and VMCG.
2.3                    Shock waves
(a)           reasons for their formation at subsonic speeds;
(b)           their effect on the handling and operation of the aircraft;
(c)           high-speed buffet and its possible similarity to low-speed buffet and speedbrake buffet.
2.4                    Performance and speed
(a)           manoeuvring and gust envelope;
(b)           changes to CL and CD with increasing speed at constant angle of attack;
(c)           performance degradation, the effect of Mach drag on thrust required and fuel flow;
(d)           aileron reversal;
(e)           effects of wing sweep back;