AW189 Series – General Familiarisation Training Course

ABOUT

This course provides general familiarisation training for the Leonardo/Agusta Westland AW189, structured to meet ATA 104 Specification Level I and EASA Part 66 Level 1 requirements. This self-study course consists of approximately 40 hours of self-study, with at least one multi-choice question at the end of each ATA chapter. Students must pass all question blocks to unlock subsequent chapters. Upon successful completion, a certificate of completion will be issued automatically.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

1. Identify safety precautions specific to the airframe, systems, and powerplant of the AW189.
2. Outline maintenance practices for the aircraft’s systems.
3. Understand the configuration of major aircraft systems and powerplant components.
4. Identify required special tooling and test equipment for the AW189.

DETAILED COURSE SYLLABUS

The AW189 general familiarisation course begins with an introduction to the helicopter series and progresses through each ATA chapter.

The AW189 training course is divided into ATA chapters as follows:

ATA Chapters

ATA 00 – Introduction

• Overview of the AW189, its development history, primary systems, certification, and operational features.

ATA 05 – Time Limits / Maintenance Checks

• Inspection intervals, life-limited parts, certification maintenance requirements, and airworthiness limitations.

ATA 06 – Dimensions and Areas

• Aircraft dimensions, structural zones, and reference lines.

ATA 07 – Lifting and Shoring

• Procedures for helicopter jacking, shoring points, and safety precautions for lifting operations.

ATA 08 – Levelling and Weighing

• Helicopter levelling, weighing procedures, and weight and balance calculations.

ATA 09 – Towing and Taxiing

• Guidelines for safe towing and ground movement, including handling considerations.

ATA 10 – Parking, Mooring, and Storage

• Procedures for securing and mooring the helicopter in varying conditions.

ATA 18 – Vibration and Noise Analysis

• Methods for vibration detection, isolation, and mitigation, along with noise monitoring systems.

ATA 20 – Standard Practices – Airframe

• Basic maintenance practices, inspections, and standard repairs for airframe components.

ATA 21 – Air Conditioning

• Air conditioning systems, temperature control, cabin pressurization, and ventilation management.

ATA 22 – Auto Flight

• Details of the autopilot system, flight guidance, stability control, and associated instrumentation.

ATA 23 – Communications

• VHF systems, audio integration, communication systems, and data link functions.

ATA 24 – Electrical Power

• AC/DC electrical systems, generator and battery functions, distribution, and emergency power.

ATA 25 – Equipment and Furnishings

• Overview of cockpit layout, cabin configurations, emergency equipment, and interior furnishings.

ATA 26 – Fire Protection

• Fire and smoke detection, suppression systems, and maintenance protocols.

ATA 28 – Fuel

• Fuel system layout, storage, fuel supply systems, refuelling, and monitoring mechanisms.

ATA 29 – Hydraulics

• Hydraulic system structure, redundancy, and emergency procedures.

ATA 30 – Ice and Rain Protection

• Anti-icing and de-icing systems, windshield heating, and ice detection.

ATA 31 – Indicating and Recording Systems

• Instrumentation, crew alerting systems, flight recorders, and associated display systems.

ATA 32 – Landing Gear

• Structure and operation of landing gear, shock absorbers, brakes, and emergency landing equipment.

ATA 33 – Lighting

• Exterior and interior lighting systems, emergency lighting, and control interfaces.

ATA 34 – Navigation

• Navigation systems, GPS, Inertial Reference Systems (IRS), and display information.

ATA 45 – Onboard Maintenance Systems

• Overview of onboard maintenance management systems, diagnostics, and fault monitoring.

ATA 46 – Information Systems

• Electronic flight bag systems, network configuration, and data management.

ATA 49 – Auxiliary Power Unit

• APU functionality, installation, operational procedures, and maintenance requirements.

ATA 52 – Doors

• Description of crew, passenger, and emergency exit doors, door monitoring systems, and safety features.

ATA 53 – Fuselage

• Fuselage structure, maintenance considerations, and key inspection points.

ATA 56 – Windows

• Cockpit and cabin windows, installation, heating, and maintenance protocols.

ATA 62 – Main Rotor

• Main rotor assembly, rotor blade structure, and maintenance procedures.

ATA 63 – Main Rotor Drive

• Transmission systems, gearbox, drive shaft layout, and inspection/maintenance of drive mechanisms.

ATA 64 – Tail Rotor

• Tail rotor system, control linkages, monitoring, and maintenance protocols.

ATA 65 – Tail Rotor Drive

• Tail rotor drive shaft, gearbox, coupling systems, and inspection intervals.

ATA 67 – Rotors Flight Controls

• Control mechanisms for main and tail rotors, hydraulic actuation, and safety inspections.

ATA 71 – Power Plant

• Overview of engine installation, mounts, and powerplant operations.

ATA 72 – Engine

• Engine specifics, performance parameters, and maintenance requirements.

ATA 73 – Engine Fuel and Control

• Fuel control, engine fuel feed systems, monitoring, and control operations.

ATA 74 – Ignition

• Ignition systems and maintenance of ignition components.

ATA 75 – Air

• Engine air systems, cooling, and airflow control components.

ATA 76 – Engine Controls

• Engine control interface, throttle management, and cockpit display integration.

ATA 77 – Engine Indicating

• Engine monitoring systems, indicators, and troubleshooting.

ATA 78 – Exhaust

• Exhaust systems, noise reduction, and inspection points.

ATA 79 – Oil

• Oil systems, lubrication, oil temperature control, and filtration.

ATA 80 – Starting

• Engine start system, APU interactions, battery support, and control functions.

ATA 95 – Crew Escape System

• Overview of Emergency Flotation System and related maintenance practices.

ATA 97 – Image Recording System

• Overview of the internal and external camera monitoring systems and related maintenance practices.

Course Requirements

• Duration: Approximately 40 hours of self-paced study.
• Assessment: Each ATA chapter concludes with at least one multi-choice examination question. Successful completion of all multi-choice examination questions is required to proceed.
• Certification: A completion certificate will be awarded upon passing all multi-choice examination questions and completing the course.

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