What is IPC in aircraft maintenance?
The IPC lists, describes and illustrates assemblies and parts of the aircraft. It is intended for use in identifying parts, and in illustrating assembly relationships. The IPC is a companion document to the Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM).
What are the parts of aircraft maintenance manual?
Aircraft Maintenance Manual Features
- Servicing.
- Removal and Installation.
- Deactivation and Reactivation.
- Test and Adjustment. Operational Test. Functional Test. System Test. BITE Test.
- Inspection/Check. Detailed Inspection. General Visual Inspection. Special Detailed Inspection.
- Cleaning and Painting.
- Repairs.
How many AoA sensors does a 737 have?
two
Stall is indicated through an angle of attack (AoA) sensor – the 737 Max is fitted with two, but MCAS only used one. If that AoA sensor failed, then the MCAS could activate when it shouldn’t, unnecessarily pushing the nose down.
What is the importance of IPC in aviation?
Instrument pilots looking to regain their instrument flying privileges are required to pass an Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC) in accordance with FAR 61.57. The PTS requires one precision approach and two non-precision approaches. One of the non-precision approaches must be partial-panel.
Can a pilot override MCAS?
Also, MCAS will now only activate once and will never provide more input than the pilot can counteract using the control column alone. Pilots will continue to have the ability to override MCAS at any time.
Do pilots like Boeing or Airbus?
Absolutely. Airbus and Boeing have different control systems, and most pilots strongly prefer one over the other. (The Explainer isn’t aware of a poll, and so has no way of knowing which manufacturer pilots favor overall.) Modern Airbus planes employ a “fly-by-wire” system.
What is aircraft AMM?
Definition. The formal document which details the way in which all maintenance tasks carried out on an aircraft shall be accomplished. This includes items such as lubrication system functional checks and servicing of the airplane but usually excludes structural repairs and modifications.
What are IPC requirements?
While 14 CFR 61.57(d) does not stipulate a minimum time requirement for the IPC, a good rule of thumb is to plan at least 90 minutes of ground time and at least two hours of flight time for a solid evaluation of the pilot’s instrument flying knowledge and skills.
How many approaches are required for IPC?
Usually an IPC can be completed on least two or three separate training sessions. The PTS requires one precision approach and two non-precision approaches. One of the non-precision approaches must be partial-panel.
What’s new with 737 Cross-model?
Much updated wording for 737 cross-model standardization. Standardized the use of disengage when referring to the autopilot and autothrottle. A lot of tweaking to remove NG only hangovers. E.g.
What changes have been made to the Boeing 737?
Lots of changes to Boeing language standard. E.g. changing “accomplish” to “do” Much updated wording for 737 cross-model standardization. Standardized the use of disengage when referring to the autopilot and autothrottle. A lot of tweaking to remove NG only hangovers. E.g.
Is the RMI available on the 737 MAX?
“Preflight Procedure – Removed step to check for expected RMI flags since the RMI is not available on the 737 MAX.” L.10.1 – Changed the section name from “Operating Limitations” to “Limitations and Operational Information” to clarify that operational information, not included in the AFM Limitations, is also contained in this section.