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TEXT 1 Entry / Service Doors

(B767 52-- 00-- 00)

1. AIRPLANES WITH FORWARD AND AFT ENTRY / SERVICE DOORS:

There are four entry / service doors, two on each side of the airplane. The left doors are entry
doors and the right doors are service doors.

2. AIRPLANES WITH FORWARD, MID AND AFT ENTRY / SERVICE DOORS:

There are six entry / service doors, three on each side of the airplane. The left doors are entry
doors and the right doors are service doors.

3. The forward or mid entry doors can be operated electrically or manually. All of the other
entry / service doors are operated manually only.

EXERCISE 1 Complete the chart.

Infinitive Past Tense Past Participle Gerund Translation

to be
to operate

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EXERCISE 2 Translate the sentences.
1. AIRPLANES WITH FORWARD AND AFT ENTRY / SERVICE DOORS:
There are four entry / service doors, two on each side of the airplane. The left doors are entry
doors and the right doors are service doors. For Training Purposes Only

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2. AIRPLANES WITH FORWARD, MID AND AFT ENTRY / SERVICE DOORS:

There are six entry / service doors, three on each side of the airplane. The left doors are entry
doors and the right doors are service doors.

3. The forward or mid entry doors can be operated electrically or manually. All of the other
entry / service doors are operated manually only.
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EXERCISE 3 Write “T” if it is True or “F” if it is False. Justify False

statements in Spanish.
1. _____ The service doors are on the left side of the airplane.

2. _____ The right doors can be operated electrically.

3. _____ The left doors can be operated manually.

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TEXT 2 Oxygen System

Control

Oxygen flow, from the cylinder, is controlled by a shutoff valve on the cylinder neck. Oxygen flow,
from each mask, is controlled by a switch and a knob on each regulator. For normal operation, put
the selector switch to NORMAL and the emergency knob OFF. For 100 percent oxygen mode, put
the selector switch to 100% and the emergency knob OFF. For emergency oxygen mode, put the
selector switch to 100% and the emergency knob ON.

EXERCISE 1 Complete the chart

Infinitive Past Tense Past Participle Gerund Translation

to be
to put

EXERCISE 2 Translate the sentences.

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Control

1. Oxygen flow, from the cylinder, is controlled by a shutoff valve on the cylinder neck.

2. Oxygen flow, from each mask, is controlled by a switch and a knob on each regulator.
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3. For normal operation, put the selector switch to NORMAL and the emergency knob OFF.

4. For 100 percent oxygen mode, put the selector switch to 100% and the emergency knob
OFF.

5. For emergency oxygen mode, put the selector switch to 100% and the emergency knob
ON.

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EXERCISE 3 Answer the following questions in Spanish.

1. How is the oxygen flow controlled from the cylinder?

2. How is the oxygen flow controlled from each mask?

3. Give the steps for normal operation.

4. Give the steps for emergency oxygen mode.

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TEXT 3 Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer

1-- A (55-- 10)

A. Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Description

The THS is installed in a large cut at the fuselage tail section. It is connected to the fuselage at
three points. The connecting points are at the THS actuator and at the two hinge points on
either side of the fuselage.

B. PRIMARY STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS

The primary structural components of the THS are the LH and RH spar boxes and the center
joint. All other components are attached to the LH and RH spar boxes.

EXERCISE 1 Complete the chart.

Infinitive Past Tense Past Participle Gerund Translation

to be
to connect
to attach

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EXERCISE 2 Translate the sentences.

1. A. Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Description

2. The THS is installed in a large cut at the fuselage tail section.

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3. It is connected to the fuselage at three points.

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4. The connecting points are at the THS actuator and at the two hinge points on either side of
the fuselage.

5. B. PRIMARY STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS.

6. The primary structural components of the THS are the LH and RH spar boxes and the
center joint.

7. All other components are attached to the LH and RH spar boxes.

EXERCISE 3 Write “T” if it is True or “F” if it is False. Justify False

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statements in Spanish.
1. _____ The THS is connected to the fuselage at three points.

2. _____ The connecting points are only at the two hinge points on either side of the
fuselage.
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3. _____ The LH and RH spar boxes are the primary structural components of the THS.

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TEXT 4 Horizontal Stabilizer

1-- B (55-- 10)

A. COMPONENTS
The other components are the leading edge, the trailing edge, the tips, the aprons and the attach
fittings. Except for the attach fittings, you can remove all components for repair and/or maintenance.

B. LOAD TRANSMITTAL
All loads on the THS are transmitted through fittings. The fittings are installed to the center joint and
to the rear spars of the spar boxes.

EXERCISE 1 Complete the chart.

Infinitive Past Tense Past Participle Gerund Translation

to remove
to transmit
to install

EXERCISE 2 Translate the sentences.

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1. A. COMPONENTS

2. The other components are the leading edge, the trailing edge, the tips, the aprons and the
attach fittings.
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3. Except for the attach fittings, you can remove all components for repair and/or
maintenance.

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4. B. LOAD TRANSMITTAL

5. All loads on the THS are transmitted through fittings.

6. The fittings are installed to the center joint and to the rear spars of the spar boxes.

EXERCISE 3 Write “T” if it is True or “F” if it is False. Justify False

statements in Spanish.
1. _____ You can remove all components for repair and/or maintenance, including the attach
fittings.
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2. _____ All loads on the THS are transmitted through fittings.

3. _____ The fittings are installed to the center joint and to the rear spars of the spar boxes.
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TEXT 5 Windows
General (56-- 00-- 00)

A. General
Windows are installed in the aircraft cockpit and the cabin. The different types and locations of
the windows are:
-- the cockpit windows (windshield, fixed and sliding side)
-- the cabin windows
-- the cabin dummy windows
-- the passenger/crew door windows.

EXERCISE 1 Complete the chart.

Infinitive Past Tense Past Participle Gerund Translation

to be
to install

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EXERCISE 2 Find the prepositions in the text.
1. _______________

2. _______________

EXERCISE 3 Translate the sentences.

1. A. General
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2. Windows are installed in the aircraft cockpit and the cabin.

3. The different types and locations of the windows are:

4. the cockpit windows (windshield, fixed and sliding side)

5. the cabin windows

6. the cabin dummy windows

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7. the passenger/crew door windows.

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TEXT 6 Windows -- B
General Description and Operation (56-- 00-- 00-- PB 001)

A. Description (Ref. Fig. 001 SHEET 1)

(1) Cockpit
-- Fixed Windows
-- (a) The cockpit window--frame assemblies are riveted to the fuselage. The
windshields and fixed side windows are installed directly into the frame structure.
Installation is made from the external area of the cockpit.

EXERCISE 1 Complete the chart.

Infinitive Past Tense Past Participle Gerund Translation

to rivet
to make

EXERCISE 2 Find the prepositions in the text.

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1. _______________ 3. _______________

2. _______________ 4. _______________

EXERCISE 3 Translate the sentences.

1. A. Description (Ref. Fig. 001 SHEET 1)
(1) Cockpit
-- Fixed Windows
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2. (a) The cockpit window--frame assemblies are riveted to the fuselage.

3. The windshields and fixed side windows are installed directly into the frame structure.

4. Installation is made from the external area of the cockpit.

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