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PP-F Powerplant

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7 short readings for PP-F, 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-8083-32B Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook — Powerplant
  • AC 43.13-1B Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices — Aircraft Inspection and Repair

  1. Generators K1–K3, S3, S4, S14

    For the test: Generators; alternators; starter generators; replacement and inspection

    • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 4: Types of DC Generators · Series Wound DC Generators · Parallel (Shunt) Wound DC Generators · Compound Wound DC Generators · DC Generator Maintenance
    • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 5: Electric Starting Systems & Starter Generator Starting System

  2. Voltage regulators K4, K5, S5

    For the test: Voltage regulators; over-volt and overcurrent protection; DC generation

    • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 4: Generator Ratings

  3. AC generation K6, K8, S8, S9

    For the test: AC generation; paralleling dual generators; cable inspection; wire sizing

    • AC 43.13-1B Ch. 11: Section 5. Electrical Wire Rating · Section 6. Aircraft Electrical Wire Selection · 11-85. Aircraft Wire Table · 11-67. Methods for Determining Current Carrying Capacity of Wires

  4. Locating the correct cable K7, K10, S1, S2, S15

    For the test: Locating the correct cable; engine wiring, switches and protective devices; replacement suitability; connectors

    • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 4: Ignition Switches · Ignition System Leads
    • AC 43.13-1B Ch. 11: Section 7. Table Of Acceptable Wires · 11-206. Wire Identification

  5. Remove and install a direct-drive starter; troubleshoot it S6, S7

    • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 5: Direct Cranking Electric Starter · Troubleshooting a Starter Generator Starting System · Reciprocating Engine Starting System Maintenance Practices

  6. Repair a wire S10–S13

    For the test: Repair a wire; replace bundle lacing; troubleshoot with a schematic; fabricate a bonding jumper

    • AC 43.13-1B Ch. 11: Section 12. Wire Insulation And Lacing String Tie · Section 14. Terminal Repairs · Section 11. Clamping

  7. Routing and security near flammable fluid lines R4

    • AC 43.13-1B Ch. 11: 11-122. Moisture Protection, Wheel Wells, and Landing Gear Areas