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Readings in the sources

5 short readings for AF-G, a topic at a time: what the test asks, and the sections that cover it. Sign in to tick them off as you read.

• FAA-H-8083-31B Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook — Airframe

1. Pressurization and cabin pressurization systems K1, K8, S14, S15

   • FAA-H-8083-31B Ch. 16: Aircraft Pressurization Systems · Pressurization Modes · Pressurization Operation · Pressurization Terms · Pressurization Gauges · Cabin Pressurization Troubleshooting

2. Bleed air heating K2, K4, K5, S8, S10, S13

   For the test: Bleed air heating; exhaust heat exchangers; combustion heaters

   • FAA-H-8083-31B Ch. 16: Aircraft Heaters · Combustion Heaters · Exhaust Shroud Heaters · Bleed Air Systems · Electric Heating Systems

3. Instrument cooling; vapor-cycle; air-cycle K3, K6, K7, S9, S11, S12

   • FAA-H-8083-31B Ch. 16: Vapor Cycle Air Conditioning

4. Oxygen system types, components, maintenance and inspection K9, K10, S1–S7

   • FAA-H-8083-31B Ch. 16: Aircraft Oxygen Systems · Oxygen Systems & Components · Gaseous Oxygen Systems · Chemical Oxygen Systems · Liquid Oxygen · Oxygen System Servicing · Servicing Gaseous Oxygen · Prevention of Oxygen Fires or Explosions

5. Oxygen maintenance R1, R3, R4

   For the test: Oxygen maintenance; chemical oxygen generators; compressed gas cylinders

   • FAA-H-8083-31B Ch. 16: Chemical or Solid Oxygen