Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050:body:0:p365
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 1266722–1270506

serviceability of the aircraft before commencement of flight.
23.1.4          Knowledge of licensing obligations for variants, where applicable.
23.1.5          Use of MEL and configuration deviation list (CDL), where applicable.
23.2                Weight and balance
23.2.1          Describe the effects of fuel burn on the CG.
23.3                Adverse weather operations
23.3.1          Describe operational impact of icing conditions.
23.4                Aerodynamics and performance
23.4.1          General knowledge of airflow over aerofoils and the aerodynamic effects of the following if installed on the aircraft:
(a)           spoiler;
(b)           speed brakes;
(c)           flaps and slats.
23.4.2          Able to calculate or extract relevant aircraft performance data for different phases of flight and the effects of non-normal operations on aircraft range and endurance.
23.4.3          Describe the meteorological performance limiting factors.
23.4.4          Discuss any unique operational characteristics.
23.5                Meteorology
23.5.1          Can interpret the weather forecasts typically required for the normal operation of the aircraft.

24.                   Aircraft systems
24.1                Fuel and oil systems
24.1.1          Can describe the following in relation to the aircraft's fuel system:
(a)           location of fuel tank/s and capacity;
(b)           normal and non-normal fuel system operation and distribution;
(c)           location and type of pumps used;
(d)           vents system and location of vents and drains;
(e)           system controls and indicators;
(f)             minimum grades, colour and additives required, if any.
24.1.2          Determine minimum level of engine oil.
24.1.3          Describe oil system indicators and grade of oil required.
24.1.4          Knowledge of fuel and oil system limitations.
24.2                Engines
24.2.1          Describe type of engine/s installed, the main components, rated thrust or horsepower and indicators required for operation.
24.2.2          Describe engine controls, their function.
24.2.3          Describe normal and non-normal engine operation.
24.2.4          If installed, the type of propellers/s, indicators and method of control and the method of feathering and unfeathering the propeller.
24.2.5          For turbine engine aircraft, explain the operation of the engine ignition system.
24.3                Electrical system
24.3.1          Describe core components of aircraft's electrical system, including;
(a)           method/s of power generation;
(b)           system design and operation;
(c)           system protections and locations of key components;
(d)           indicators and normal and degrade system operation;
(e)           APU operation and location of connections for other external sources of power, if applicable.
24.4                Hydraulic system
24.4.1          Describe core components of the aircraft hydraulic system and their method of operation.
24.4.2          Method of determining sufficient system capacity, indicators and controls.
24.4.3          Systems operated by the hydraulic system/s.
24.5                Undercarriage and brakes
24.5.1          Describe the undercarriage system components and safety systems.
24.5.2          Normal and alternative method of operation.
24.5.3          Nosewheel steering system, if installed.
24.5.4          Describe the brake system components and normal and non-normal operation.
24.6                Pneumatic system
24.6.1          Describe the aircraft pneumatic system components and methods of operation.
24.6.2          Describe system limitations and safety devices.
24.7                Environmental/pressurisation system
24.7.1          Describe aircraft