Mechanic Activity Badge: Aircraft Option
Alternative C - aircraft
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Understand the basic principles of, and be able
to point out the component parts of either:
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an aircraft piston engine
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an aircraft gas turbine engine
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an aircraft piston engine
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Understand the basic principles of flight and
airframe construction of a fixed wing aircraft.
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Know and be able to demonstrate Aircraft
Marshalling signals used by day and night.
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Demonstrate your ability to carry out four of
the following:
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replenish a light aircraft fuel and oil
system
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rig and de-rig a glider
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picket a light aircraft
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change a set of plugs on a light aircraft
engine
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inspect aircraft main and tail or nose
wheel tyres or serviceability
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repair a small tear in the fabric surface
of a light aircraft or glider
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the pre-use inspection of a parachute and
how to put it on and take it off
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check the control system of a light
aircraft or glider for correct sense of movement
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replenish a light aircraft fuel and oil
system