Aircraft Aerodynamics Structures and Systems (M13) - ENAC-IT
The Aircraft Aerodynamics, Structures & Systems (M13) module, compliant with EASA Part-66 (July 2024 Update) and approved by the Italian ...
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Omar Hayat Khan
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Introduction
The EASA Part-66 M13 module is a core requirement for B2 (Avionics) engineers, focusing on the fundamentals of aircraft aerodynamics, structural integrity, and key aircraft systems. This course covers flight control surfaces, power generation and distribution, avionics integration, navigation, communication, and environmental control systems. With ENAC-IT approval, it meets European regulatory standards, ensuring that participants gain industry-recognized expertise for aircraft maintenance and operations within EASA Part-145 compliant environments.
Course Features
- Fundamentals of Aerodynamics: Covers flight principles, stability, and control mechanisms.
- Aircraft Structural Design & Materials: Understanding of airframe construction, fatigue, corrosion prevention, and composite materials.
- Flight Control Systems: Analysis of mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic fly-by-wire systems.
- Electrical Power Generation & Distribution: Study of aircraft AC/DC power systems, battery management, and electrical protection.
- Avionics & Integrated Systems: Covers navigation, communication, flight data, and autopilot systems.
- Landing Gear & Braking Systems: Overview of hydraulic/electric braking, retraction systems, and anti-skid functions.
- Environmental & Pressurization Systems: Study of air conditioning, cabin pressurization, anti-icing, and de-icing systems.
- Fire Detection & Protection: Understanding of fire suppression systems and emergency procedures.
- ENAC-IT Approved & EASA Part-66 Compliant: Fully aligned with European regulatory standards, ensuring global industry recognition.
Target Audience
This course is designed for avionics engineers seeking EASA Part-66 B2 certification, as well as professionals in aircraft maintenance, airline operations, MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) facilities, and aviation manufacturing. It is essential for individuals aiming to specialize in aircraft aerodynamics, structures, and avionics systems, providing them with the knowledge required for diagnostics, inspections, and regulatory compliance in an EASA Part-145 maintenance environment.
13.1 Theory of Flight
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13.1a.1 Operation and effect of: Roll Control:ailerons and spoilers -
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13.1a.2 Operation and effect of: Pitch Control:elevtors, stabilators, variable incidence stabilizers & canard
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13.1a.3 Operation and effect of: Yaw Control: rudder limiters
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13.1a.4 Control using elevons, ruddervators
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13.1a.5 High lift devices: slots, slats, flaps
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13.1a.6 Drag inducing devices: spoilers, lift dumpers, speed brakes
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13.1a.7 trim tabs, servo tabs, and control surface bias.
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13.1b.1 Terminology;
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13.1b.2 Operation and effect of cyclic, collective, and antitorque controls.
13.2 Structures — general concepts
13.3 Autoflight (ATA 22)
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13.3a.1 Working principles and current terminology;
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13.3a.2 Command signal processing
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13.3a.3 Modes of operation: roll, pitch, yaw channels
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13.3a.4 Yaw dampers;
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13.3a.5 Stability Augmentation System in helicopters
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13.3a.6 Automatic trim control;
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13.3a.7 Autopilot navigation aids interface
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13.3b.1 Principles and categories;
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13.3b.2 Modes of operation;
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13.3b.3 Approach;
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13.3b.4 Glideslope;
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13.3b.5 Land, go-around;
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13.3b.6 System monitors and failure conditions.
13.4 Communication/Navigation (ATA 23/34)
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13.4a.1 Radio wave propagation, antennas, transmission lines, communication, receiver, and transmitter;
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13.4a.2 Working principles of the following systems: Very high frequency (VHF) communications;
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13.4a.3 High-frequency (HF) communications;
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13.4a.4 Satellite communications (SATCOM);
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13.4a.5 Controller–pilot data link communications (CPDLC);
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13.4a.6 Audio systems;
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13.4a.7 Emergency locator transmitters (ELTs);
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13.4a.8 Cockpit voice recorder (CVR);
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13.4a.9 Very high frequency omnidirectional range (VOR);
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13.4a.10 Automatic direction finding (ADF);
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13.4a.11 Instrument landing system (ILS);
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13.4a.12 Flight director systems (FDSs), distance-measuring equipment (DME)
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13.4a.13 Area navigation (RNAV) systems;
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13.4a.14 Flight management systems (FMSs);
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13.4a.15 "Global navigation satellite systems (GNSSs), Global Positioning System (GPS), ground-based augmentation system (GBAS), satellite-based augmentation system (SBAS) such as the European geostationary navigation overlay service (EGNOS) and the wide area augmentation system (WAAS);"
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13.4a.16 Data link and two-way data link.
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13.4b.1 Air traffic control transponder, secondary surveillance radar;
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13.4b.2 Traffic alert and collision avoidance system (TCAS);
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13.4b.3 Weather avoidance radar;
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13.4b.4 Radio altimeter;
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13.4b.5 Automatic dependent surveillance — broadcast (ADS-B) and its other associated services such as FIS-B, TIS-B and multilink;
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13.4b.6 Inertial navigation system (INS);
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13.4b.7 ARINC (Aeronautical Radio Incorporated) communication and reporting.
13.5 Electrical Power (ATA 24)
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13.5.1 Batteries installation and operation
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13.5.2 DC power generation
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13.5.3 AC power generation
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13.5.4 Emergency power generation
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13.5.5 Voltage Regulation
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13.5.6 Power Distribution
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13.5.7 Inverters, transformers, rectifiers
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13.5.8 Circuit Protection
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13.5.9 External/Ground power
13.6 Equipment and Furnishings (ATA 25)
13.7 Flight Controls (ATA 27)
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13.7a.1 Primary controls: aileron, elevator, rudder, spoiler;
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13.7a.2 Trim control: trim tabs;
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13.7a.3 High-lift devices;
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13.7a.4 System operation: manual;
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13.7a.5 Gust locks and gust lock systems;
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13.7a.6 Artificial feel, yaw damper, Mach trim, rudder limiter;
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13.7a.7 Stall-warning systems.
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13.7b.1 Active load control;
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13.7b.2 Lift dump, speed brakes;
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13.7b.3 Hydraulic, pneumatic systems;
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13.7b.4 Stall-protection systems.
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13.7c.1 System operation: electrical, fly-by-wire.
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13.7d.1 Rotorcraft controls: cyclic control, collective control, swashplate, yaw control.
13.8 Instruments (ATA 31)
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13.8.1 Classification;
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13.8.2 Atmosphere;
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13.8.3 Terminology;
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13.8.4 Pressure-measuring devices and systems;
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13.8.5 Pitot-static systems;
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13.8.6 Altimeters;
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13.8.7 Vertical speed indicators;
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13.8.8 Airspeed indicators;
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13.8.9 Machmeters;
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13.8.10 Altitude-reporting/-alerting systems;
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13.8.11 Air-data computers;
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13.8.12 Instrument pneumatic systems;
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13.8.13 Direct-reading pressure and temperature gauges;
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13.8.14 Temperature-indicating systems;
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13.8.15 Gyroscopic principles;
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13.8.16 Artificial horizons;
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13.8.17 Slip indicators;
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13.8.18 Directional gyros;
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13.8.19 Ground proximity warning systems (GPWSs);
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13.8.20 Compass systems;
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13.8.21 Flight data recording systems (FDRSs);
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13.8.22 Electronic flight instrument systems (EFISs) —typical system arrangements and cockpit layout;
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13.8.23 Instrument warning systems, including master warning systems and centralised warning panels;
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13.8.24 Stall-warning systems and angle-of-attack indicating systems;
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13.8.25 Vibration measurement and indication;
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13.8.26 Glass cockpit;
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13.8.27 Types and uses of general test equipment for avionics.
13.9 Lights (ATA 33)
13.10 On Board Maintenance Systems (ATA 45)
13.11 Air conditioning and cabin pressurisation (ATA 21)
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13.11a.1 Pressurisation systems;
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13.11a.2 Cabin pressure controllers, control and safety valves;
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13.11a.3 Control and indication.
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13.11b.1 Sources of air supply including engine bleed, APU and ground cart;
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13.11b.2 Distribution systems.
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13.11c.1 Air conditioning.
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13.11d.1 Safety and warning devices.
13.12 Fire Protection (ATA 26)
13.13 Fuel Systems (ATA 28)
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13.13a.1 System lay-out
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13.13a.2 Fuel tanks;
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13.13a.3 Supply systems
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13.13b.1 Cross-feed and transfer;
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13.13b.2 Refuelling and defuelling.
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13.13c.1 Indications and warnings.
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13.13d.1 Dumping, venting and draining;
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13.13d.2 Inert gas systems.
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13.13e.1 Longitudinal balance fuel systems.
13.14 Hydraulic Power (ATA 29)
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13.14a.1 System lay-out
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13.14a.2 Hydraulic fluids
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13.14a.3 Hydraulic reservoirs and accumulators
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13.14a.4 Filters;
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13.14a.5 Power distribution.
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13.14b.1 Pressure generation: electric and mechanical;
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13.14b.2 Pressure control;
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13.14b.3 Indication and warning systems;
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13.14b.4 Servicing.
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13.14c.1 Pressure generation: pneumatic;
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13.14c.2 Emergency pressure generation;
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13.14c.3 Interface with other systems.
13.15 Ice and Rain Protection (ATA 30)
13.16 Landing Gear (ATA 32)
13.17 Oxygen (ATA 35)
13.18 Pneumatic/Vacuum (ATA 36)
13.19 Water/Waste (ATA 38)
13.20 Integrated Modular Avionics (ATA42)
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13.20a.1 Core system;
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13.20a.2 Network components.
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13.20a.3 Bleed Management
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13.20a.4 Air Pressure Control
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13.20a.5 Air Ventilation and Control
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13.20a.6 Avionics and Cockpit Ventilation Control Temperature Control
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13.20a.7 Air Traffic Communication
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13.20a.8 Avionics Communication Router
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13.20a.9 Electrical Load Management
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13.20a.10 Circuit Breaker Monitoring
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13.20a.11 Electrical system built-in test equipment (BITE);
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13.20a.12 Fuel management;
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13.20a.13 Braking Control
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13.20a.14 Steering Control
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13.20a.15 Landing Gear Extension and Retraction
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13.20a.16 Tyre Pressure Indication
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13.20a.17 Oleo Pressure Indication
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13.20a.18 Brake Temperature Monitoring
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13.20b.1 Typical system layouts.
13.21 Cabin Systems (ATA44)
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13.21.1 "System architecture, operation and control of systems for: passenger in-flight entertainment; "
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13.21.2 communication within the aircraft (cabin intercommunication data system (CIDS);
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13.21.3 communication between the aircraft cabin and ground stations,
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13.21.4 including voice, data, music and video transmission.CIDS interface between cockpit/cabin crew and cabin systems;
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13.21.5 Data exchange between the different related line replaceable units (LRUs);
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13.21.6 Flight attendant panels (FAPs).
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13.21.7 CNS server and interfaces with the following systems: Data/radio communication system;
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13.21.8 Cabin core system (CCS);
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13.21.9 In-flight entertainment system (IFES);
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13.21.10 External communication system (ECS);
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13.21.11 Cabin mass memory system (CMMS);
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13.21.12 Cabin monitoring system (CMS);
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13.21.13 Miscellaneous cabin systems (MCSs).
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13.21.14 The CNS may host functions such as:access to predeparture/departure reports;
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13.21.15 email/intranet/internet access;
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13.21.16 passenger database.
13.22 Information systems (ATA 46)
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13.22.1 "The units and components which furnish a means of storing, updating, and retrieving digital information traditionally provided on paper, microfilm or microfiche. They include units that are dedicated to the information storage and retrieval function, such as the electronic library mass storage and controller, but they do not include units or components installed for other uses and shared with other systems, such as flight deck printer or general-use display."
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13.22.2 Typical examples include: air traffic and information management systems and network server systems;
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13.22.3 aircraft general information system;
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13.22.4 flight deck information system;
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13.22.5 maintenance information system;
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13.22.6 passenger cabin information system;
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13.22.7 miscellaneous information systems;
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13.22.8 other linked systems
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