The forward airstair of an airplane can be operated from two locations: the inside control panel located at the forward attendant station and the outside controls located on the plane’s fuselage behind the airstair door. Both control sets allow for operation in either the NORMAL or STANDBY mode.
The Boeing 787-8 utilizes the Common Core System (CCS) to support the operation of multiple airplane systems, enhancing reliability, and reducing costs and weight. This system shifts from the traditional approach of dedicated units for each airplane system to centralized processing.
The Electronic Instrument System (EIS) in an A330 aircraft provides pilots with crucial flight data through six Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) units. These displays are divided into different sections such as the Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) which includes: Primary Flight Displays (PFDs): Positioned in front of each pilot, the PFD showcases essential flight information …
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The Common Core System (CCS) is a centralized solution employed in the Boeing 787-8 aircraft to offer a uniform processing and data network for many airplane systems, by implementing the CCS, there’s a significant improvement in system reliability, a reduction in cost, and a decrease in weight.
The B767 is equipped with three independent hydraulic systems: left, center, and right, with capacities of 17, 40, and 20 gallons, respectively. They are identified by location and color-coded for easy identification: red for the left, blue for the center, and green for the right.
In every aircraft knowing the condition or the condition of many components is essential for safe operation; some of the items we need to monitor include the following: How we do this on the Boeing 767 and indeed many other aircraft types use similar is by using sensors which look to see if a known …
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Boeing 787 General Familiarisation – Variable Camber Trim Unit or commonly known as the “Cruise Flaps”; the Boeing 787 has a system called the “variable camber trim unit” or (VCTU). This system lets the inboard flaps move independently of the outboard flaps; on most aircraft these are locked together, the ability to separate these makes …
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Flight Deck Window Heating The flight deck anti-icing system uses electrical power to give heat to the flight compartment windows and prevent ice forming – the heat also improves durability in the event of an impact (such as a bird strike for example)
The Elevators are at the aft of the aircraft and are controlling surfaces that alter the pitch of the aircraft (nose up and nose down) for a short-term input. Short term is used at times such as take-off rotation or descending. Long term pitch is controlled by the stabiliser which is what the elevators are …
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The water on aircraft is stored in tanks, on most commercial aircraft the water tank is filled on the ground and used for the lavatories (toilet and wash basin) along with the galleys (drinking water / boiler for tea and coffee). The water is distributed along water pipes to the different areas of the aircraft …
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