The moment is the product of the weight of an item multiplied by its arm.

The fuel vent system keeps the pressure of the fuel tanks near the ambient pressure. Too large a pressure difference can cause damage to the wing structure.

The nose wheel steering rudder pedal steering mechanism can mix the steering inputs from the rudder pedals and the steering wheel and supply centering force.

Each system has a receiver which is located in an avionics compartment and which is tuned either automatically from the FMS or manually from the relevant NAV control panel.

This CAP has been prepared with the intent to expand present inspection requirements as a further assurance of the ability of the airplane to perform within the limits of the original certification.

The removal/installation portion shall state clearly the sequence of steps required to remove and reinstall a component or unit, along with precautions to be observed.

When you hyphenate long technical names to make them clearer to the reader, a hyphenated group of words also counts as one word in the applicable noun cluster.

The CAP inspection sets forth manufacturer recommended retirement times for parts or assemblies (using hours, cycles or another appropriate determinant) and FAA required retirement (removal from service) times for life limited parts or assemblies.

The forward zone trim air muffler reduces the amount of air distribution noise that is sent to the forward air conditioning zone.

An “emergency” however, almost always involves a failure that requires immediate and rapid response, such as a total powerplant failure, fire or smoke, or rapid cabin decompression.

In designing schematic diagrams, it may be necessary to compromise between detail necessary to make the diagram self-explanatory and the simplicity essential for ease of reading and understanding.