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Module 11 Turbine Aeroplane Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems: Cat A1 Exam Manual

Module 11 · Cat A1 · 55 syllabus subjects

Executive overview

Module 11, Aeroplane aerodynamics, structures and systems, asks candidates to master transport-category flight theory, airframe structures and the whole family of aircraft systems, chapter by chapter. It is pitched at Category A1 depth, where recognition and understanding of line-maintenance tasks come first, so every chapter of this secure ebook is selected for Cat A1 candidates and nothing is padded with content outside your category.

The edition maps to 55 syllabus subjects of Regulation (EU) 2023/989, Part-66 Appendix I: 45 at Level 1, 10 at Level 2. That split tells you where to spend your hours, since Level 3 subjects are examined in the greatest depth.

Study it alongside the Quiz Engine: each syllabus reference in this manual is a Quiz Competency, so you can practise one subject at a time, then run a timed simulation of the Module 11 examination. Your Online Senior Instructor uses the same references to send you back to the right chapter.

How it helps you pass the exam

  • After the manual you can follow how every major aircraft system is built and controlled, link a symptom to the system and chapter where it starts and describe structural concepts and their inspection points.
  • It confronts the classic stumbling block head on: the sheer breadth of systems, so a chapter-by-chapter routine matters.
  • Expect the largest written module, with many system-specific questions; the chapter order follows the syllabus so you can tick subjects off as you go.

Competencies targeted (EASA Part-66 syllabus)

55 syllabus subjects, each shown with the knowledge level examined for the licence scope of this product. Level 1 is familiarisation, Level 2 is general knowledge and Level 3 is detailed knowledge.

Show all 55 subjects
  • 11.1(a)Theory of flight — Aeroplane aerodynamics and flight controlsL1
  • 11.1(b)Theory of flight — Aeroplane, other aerodynamic devicesL1
  • 11.2(a)Airframe structures (ATA 51) — General conceptsL2
  • 11.2(b)Airframe structures (ATA 51) — Airworthiness requirements for structural strengthL2
  • 11.2(c)Airframe structures (ATA 51) — Construction methodsL1
  • 11.3.1(a)Fuselage, doors, windows (ATA 52/53/56) — Construction principlesL1
  • 11.3.1(b)Fuselage, doors, windows (ATA 52/53/56) — Airborne towing devicesL1
  • 11.3.1(c)Fuselage, doors, windows (ATA 52/53/56) — DoorsL1
  • 11.3.2Airframe structures, aeroplanes — Wings (ATA 57)L1
  • 11.3.3Airframe structures, aeroplanes — Stabilisers (ATA 55)L1
  • 11.3.4Airframe structures, aeroplanes — Flight control surfaces (ATA 55/57)L1
  • 11.3.5Airframe structures, aeroplanes — Nacelles/pylons (ATA 54)L1
  • 11.4(a)Air conditioning and cabin pressurisation (ATA 21) — PressurisationL1
  • 11.4(b)Air conditioning and cabin pressurisation (ATA 21) — Air supplyL1
  • 11.4(c)Air conditioning and cabin pressurisation (ATA 21) — Air conditioningL1
  • 11.4(d)Air conditioning and cabin pressurisation (ATA 21) — Safety and warning devicesL1
  • 11.5.1Instruments/avionics systems — Instrument systems (ATA 31)L1
  • 11.5.2Instruments/avionics systems — Avionics systems: fundamentals of system layouts and operation of Autoflight (ATA 22), Communications (ATA 23), Navigation systems (ATA 34)L1
  • 11.6Electrical power (ATA 24)L1
  • 11.7(a)Equipment and furnishings (ATA 25) — Emergency equipmentL2
  • 11.7(b)Equipment and furnishings (ATA 25) — Cabin and cargo layoutL1
  • 11.8(a)Fire protection (ATA 26) — Fire and smoke detection system and fire-extinguishing systemsL1
  • 11.8(b)Fire protection (ATA 26) — Portable fire extinguisherL1
  • 11.9(a)Flight controls (ATA 27) — Primary and secondary flight controlsL1
  • 11.9(b)Flight controls (ATA 27) — Actuation and protectionL1
  • 11.9(c)Flight controls (ATA 27) — System operationL1
  • 11.9(d)Flight controls (ATA 27) — Balancing and riggingL1
  • 11.10(a)Fuel systems (ATA 28, ATA 47) — Systems layoutL1
  • 11.10(b)Fuel systems (ATA 28, ATA 47) — Fuel handlingL1
  • 11.10(c)Fuel systems (ATA 28, ATA 47) — Indication and warningsL1
  • 11.10(d)Fuel systems (ATA 28, ATA 47) — Special systemsL1
  • 11.10(e)Fuel systems (ATA 28, ATA 47) — BalancingL1
  • 11.11(a)Hydraulic power (ATA 29) — System descriptionL1
  • 11.11(b)Hydraulic power (ATA 29) — System operation (1)L1
  • 11.11(c)Hydraulic power (ATA 29) — System operation (2)L1
  • 11.12(a)Ice and rain protection (ATA 30) — PrinciplesL1
  • 11.12(b)Ice and rain protection (ATA 30) — De-icingL1
  • 11.12(c)Ice and rain protection (ATA 30) — Anti-icingL1
  • 11.12(d)Ice and rain protection (ATA 30) — WipersL1
  • 11.12(e)Ice and rain protection (ATA 30) — Rain repellent systemsL1
  • 11.13(a)Landing gear (ATA 32) — DescriptionL2
  • 11.13(b)Landing gear (ATA 32) — System operationL2
  • 11.13(c)Landing gear (ATA 32) — Air-ground sensingL2
  • 11.13(d)Landing gear (ATA 32) — Tail protectionL2
  • 11.14Lights (ATA 33)L2
  • 11.15Oxygen (ATA 35)L1
  • 11.16(a)Pneumatic/vacuum (ATA 36) — SystemsL1
  • 11.16(b)Pneumatic/vacuum (ATA 36) — PumpsL1
  • 11.17(a)Water/waste (ATA 38) — SystemsL2
  • 11.17(b)Water/waste (ATA 38) — CorrosionL2
  • 11.18On-board maintenance systems (ATA 45)L1
  • 11.19(a)Integrated modular avionics (ATA 42) — Overall system description and theoryL1
  • 11.19(b)Integrated modular avionics (ATA 42) — Typical system layoutsL1
  • 11.20Cabin systems (ATA 44)L1
  • 11.21Information systems (ATA 46)L1

Detailed programme

11.1 Theory of flight
  • 11.1(a) Aeroplane aerodynamics and flight controls (Level 1)
  • 11.1(b) Aeroplane, other aerodynamic devices (Level 1)
11.2 Airframe structures (ATA 51)
  • 11.2(a) General concepts (Level 2)
  • 11.2(b) Airworthiness requirements for structural strength (Level 2)
  • 11.2(c) Construction methods (Level 1)
11.3 Fuselage, doors, windows (ATA 52/53/56)
  • 11.3.1(a) Construction principles (Level 1)
  • 11.3.1(b) Airborne towing devices (Level 1)
  • 11.3.1(c) Doors (Level 1)
  • 11.3.2 Wings (ATA 57) (Level 1)
  • 11.3.3 Stabilisers (ATA 55) (Level 1)
  • 11.3.4 Flight control surfaces (ATA 55/57) (Level 1)
  • 11.3.5 Nacelles/pylons (ATA 54) (Level 1)
11.4 Air conditioning and cabin pressurisation (ATA 21)
  • 11.4(a) Pressurisation (Level 1)
  • 11.4(b) Air supply (Level 1)
  • 11.4(c) Air conditioning (Level 1)
  • 11.4(d) Safety and warning devices (Level 1)
11.5 Instruments/avionics systems
  • 11.5.1 Instrument systems (ATA 31) (Level 1)
  • 11.5.2 Avionics systems: fundamentals of system layouts and operation of Autoflight (ATA 22), Communications (ATA 23), Navigation systems (ATA 34) (Level 1)
11.6 Electrical power (ATA 24)
  • 11.6 Electrical power (ATA 24) (Level 1)
11.7 Equipment and furnishings (ATA 25)
  • 11.7(a) Emergency equipment (Level 2)
  • 11.7(b) Cabin and cargo layout (Level 1)
11.8 Fire protection (ATA 26)
  • 11.8(a) Fire and smoke detection system and fire-extinguishing systems (Level 1)
  • 11.8(b) Portable fire extinguisher (Level 1)
11.9 Flight controls (ATA 27)
  • 11.9(a) Primary and secondary flight controls (Level 1)
  • 11.9(b) Actuation and protection (Level 1)
  • 11.9(c) System operation (Level 1)
  • 11.9(d) Balancing and rigging (Level 1)
11.10 Fuel systems (ATA 28, ATA 47)
  • 11.10(a) Systems layout (Level 1)
  • 11.10(b) Fuel handling (Level 1)
  • 11.10(c) Indication and warnings (Level 1)
  • 11.10(d) Special systems (Level 1)
  • 11.10(e) Balancing (Level 1)
11.11 Hydraulic power (ATA 29)
  • 11.11(a) System description (Level 1)
  • 11.11(b) System operation (1) (Level 1)
  • 11.11(c) System operation (2) (Level 1)
11.12 Ice and rain protection (ATA 30)
  • 11.12(a) Principles (Level 1)
  • 11.12(b) De-icing (Level 1)
  • 11.12(c) Anti-icing (Level 1)
  • 11.12(d) Wipers (Level 1)
  • 11.12(e) Rain repellent systems (Level 1)
11.13 Landing gear (ATA 32)
  • 11.13(a) Description (Level 2)
  • 11.13(b) System operation (Level 2)
  • 11.13(c) Air-ground sensing (Level 2)
  • 11.13(d) Tail protection (Level 2)
11.14 Lights (ATA 33)
  • 11.14 Lights (ATA 33) (Level 2)
11.15 Oxygen (ATA 35)
  • 11.15 Oxygen (ATA 35) (Level 1)
11.16 Pneumatic/vacuum (ATA 36)
  • 11.16(a) Systems (Level 1)
  • 11.16(b) Pumps (Level 1)
11.17 Water/waste (ATA 38)
  • 11.17(a) Systems (Level 2)
  • 11.17(b) Corrosion (Level 2)
11.18 On-board maintenance systems (ATA 45)
  • 11.18 On-board maintenance systems (ATA 45) (Level 1)
11.19 Integrated modular avionics (ATA 42)
  • 11.19(a) Overall system description and theory (Level 1)
  • 11.19(b) Typical system layouts (Level 1)
11.20 Cabin systems (ATA 44)
  • 11.20 Cabin systems (ATA 44) (Level 1)
11.21 Information systems (ATA 46)
  • 11.21 Information systems (ATA 46) (Level 1)

Technical specifications and licence eligibility

Module
Module 11, Aeroplane aerodynamics, structures and systems
Licence scope
A1
Syllabus subjects
55
Highest knowledge level
Level 2
Regulatory basis
Regulation (EU) 2023/989, Part-66 Appendix I
Formats
eBook
Printed pages
430
Language
English
Delivery
Confirmed at checkout

Written for Category A1 candidates working towards certification of scheduled line maintenance and simple defect rectification on aeroplanes with turbine engines. This manual supports your study and exam preparation. It does not replace approved Part-147 training or the examination set by your competent authority.

Frequently asked questions

Which licence categories does the Module 11 Cat A1 edition cover?

It follows the Part-66 syllabus columns for A1. Subjects that your category does not examine are left out, so you study only what applies to you.

Does this manual replace approved Part-66 training?

No. It is a study and revision resource that mirrors the syllabus. Examinations are sat with your competent authority or an approved Part-147 organisation.

How do I measure progress in Module 11?

Open the Quiz Engine for Module 11: every syllabus reference above has its own competency quiz and the module has a timed exam simulation. Weak results are picked up by your Online Senior Instructor.

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