*Mastering EASA Part 66 Modules: A Comprehensive Guide*
The EASA Part 66 license is a critical certification for aircraft maintenance personnel, ensuring they possess the necessary knowledge and skills to work on complex aircraft systems. To help you prepare for this certification, we've compiled a comprehensive guide covering all 17 modules, including key concepts, topics, and keywords.
*Module 1: Mathematics*
Mathematics is a fundamental subject in aircraft maintenance, and Module 1 covers arithmetic, algebra, and geometry. Understanding these concepts is crucial for calculating aircraft performance, navigating, and troubleshooting.
- *Arithmetic*: numbers, calculations, fractions, decimals
- *Algebra*: equations, formulas, variables
- *Geometry*: shapes, dimensions, trigonometry
*Module 2: Physics*
Physics is another essential subject in aircraft maintenance, and Module 2 covers matter, mechanics, thermodynamics, optics, and wave motion and sound. Understanding these concepts is vital for understanding aircraft performance, stability, and control.
- *Mechanics*: forces, motion, energy
- *Thermodynamics*: heat, temperature, energy transfer
- *Optics*: light, reflection, refraction
*Module 3: Electrical Fundamentals*
Electrical systems are critical in modern aircraft, and Module 3 covers electrical fundamentals, including electron theory, static electricity, electrical terminology, generation of electricity, and DC sources of electricity.
- *Electron Theory*: atomic structure, electrons, charges
- *Static Electricity*: charges, fields, forces
- *Electrical Terminology*: voltage, current, resistance
*Module 4: Electronic Fundamentals*
Electronic systems are also crucial in modern aircraft, and Module 4 covers electronic fundamentals, including semiconductors, printed circuit boards, servomechanisms, and electronic instrument systems.
- *Semiconductors*: diodes, transistors, applications
- *Printed Circuit Boards*: design, manufacturing, testing
- *Electronic Instrument Systems*: measurement, control, monitoring
*Module 5: Digital Techniques/Electronic Instrument Systems*
Module 5 covers digital techniques and electronic instrument systems, including numbering systems, data conversion, data buses, logic circuits, and basic computer structure.
- *Numbering Systems*: binary, octal, hexadecimal
- *Data Conversion*: analog-to-digital, digital-to-analog
- *Data Buses*: communication protocols, ARINC specifications
*Module 6: Materials & Hardware*
Aircraft materials and hardware are critical components of aircraft maintenance, and Module 6 covers aircraft materials, fasteners, pipes and unions, springs, and bearings.
- *Aircraft Materials*: metals, composites, properties
- *Fasteners*: bolts, screws, rivets, applications
- *Pipes and Unions*: tubing, fittings, connections
*Module 7: Maintenance Practices*
Module 7 covers maintenance practices, including safety precautions, workshop practices, tools, avionic general test equipment, and engineering drawings and diagrams.
- *Safety Precautions*: electrical, chemical, environmental hazards
- *Workshop Practices*: tool control, material handling
- *Avionic General Test Equipment*: operation, calibration
*Module 8: Basic Aerodynamics*
Understanding aerodynamics is essential for aircraft maintenance personnel, and Module 8 covers the physics of the atmosphere, aerodynamics, theory of flight, and flight stability and dynamics.
- *Physics of the Atmosphere*: atmospheric conditions, air density
- *Aerodynamics*: airflow, lift, drag, thrust
- *Theory of Flight*: wing design, angle of attack
*Module 9: Human Factors*
Human factors play a critical role in aircraft maintenance, and Module 9 covers human performance and limitations, social psychology, factors affecting performance, and physical environment.
- *Human Performance*: limitations, errors, fatigue
- *Social Psychology*: teamwork, communication, decision-making
- *Physical Environment*: noise, vibration, stress
*Module 10: Aviation Legislation*
Aviation legislation is a critical aspect of aircraft maintenance, and Module 10 covers the regulatory framework, certifying staff
- *Air Operations*: safety protocols, standards
*Module 11: Aeroplane Aerodynamics, Structures & Systems*
Module 11 covers aeroplane aerodynamics, structures, and systems, including theory of flight, airframe structures, flight controls, fuel systems, and hydraulic power.
- *Theory of Flight*: wing design, angle of attack
- *Airframe Structures*: fuselage, wings, empennage
- *Flight Controls*: primary, secondary controls
*Module 12: Helicopter Aerodynamics, Structures & Systems*
Module 12 covers helicopter aerodynamics, structures, and systems, including rotary wing aerodynamics, flight control systems, blade tracking and vibration analysis, and transmissions.
- *Rotary Wing Aerodynamics*: lift, drag, torque
- *Flight Control Systems*: cyclic, collective, tail rotor
- *Transmission Systems*: gearboxes, bearings
*Module 13: Aircraft Aerodynamics, Structures & Systems*
Module 13 covers aircraft aerodynamics, structures, and systems, including autoflight systems, communication systems, electrical power