Aviation Training Aids for FAA Part 147 Schools

MxTraining Systems is a trusted provider of innovative educational training aids tailored for FAA Part 147 schools. Our mission is to enhance aviation maintenance education by delivering high-quality tools and resources that align with industry standards.

Maintenance Training Products

Flight Control Rigging Trainer

MX18

With this system, students can observe how manipulating and adjusting the rigging components affects a plane’s movement. The flight control rigging trainer needs no power and can be used without any preparation. The unit also comes with a swager and hardware for practicing adjusting the components.

• Full rig with adjustable components on waistheight workbench

• Ailerons mounted on standard bellcranks

• Elevator connected via central bellcrank

• Yoke with push-pull elevator control

Hydraulic Landing Gear Trainer

MX23

The hydraulic landing gear trainer is designed to teach students both motorized and manual operation of the landing gear. Using a wing section from light aircraft mounted on a stand, this system is at a convenient height for operating while standing without having to stoop or reach while operating the unit’s main controls

• Control board featuring:
• Master power switch
• 5A circuit breaker
• Lights for Gear Up and Gear Down
• Throttle and warning klaxon for when
dropping wheel
• Power pack consisting of
• Hydraulic fluid reservoir
• Landing gear lever
• Hydraulic flap lever
• Hand pump
• 12V power supply
• 220V wall plug
• Electric single induction motor and
hydraulic pump
• Full brake system consisting of:
• Pedal
• Wheel and tire
• Calipers and pads

Ice & Rain Protection Trainer

MX26

This trainer contains simplified forms of every kind of ice and rain protection including de-ice boots, pitot heat, and window protection. Students will learn how each operates, as well as how to work with the chemicals and extreme heat involved in these systems. The unit contains two power supplies. Alcohol used in window ice protection does not come with the system.

• Two (2) power supplies, 115V and
110V
• Propeller de-ice boot
• Brush block and de-ice timer
• Pneumatic de-ice boot for leading wing
edge
• Pneumatic regulation system, including
pressure release and deice valves,
timing module, and vacuum pump
• Window alcohol de-icing components
• Electrically heated window de-ice
• Heated pitot tube
• Control board for master power and all
system power

Hydraulic Systems Trainer

MX24

Students will learn the components and operation of motorized hydraulic instruments found on light aircraft. This unit can be powered with an onboard motor or manually with a hand pump.

• Single-phase induction motor and
hydraulic pump
• Fluid reservoir
• Hand pump
• Actuating cylinder with rod
• Actuating cylinder and flap unit
• Two (2) flap control valves
• Accumulator (optional for use)
• Hydraulic filter
• Pressure relief and check valves
• Pressure gauge

Air Conditioning and Heat Trainer

MX28

Students learn how to operate and repair vapor cycle air conditioning and combustion heat systems. The unit comes with a power supply. The combustion heater requires the use of non-ethanol fuels.

• Vapor Cycle Air Conditioner
operation infographic
• Combustion heat operation
infographic
• Air compressor
• Evaporator-blower unit
• Receiver drier
• Condenser fan
• Heater blower
• Ignition assembly
• Combustion chamber
• Fuel reservoir
• Fuel pump
• Fuel regulation system

Hydraulic Test Bench

MX27

Students learn how to operate and repair vapor cycle air conditioning and combustion heat systems. The unit comes with a power supply. The combustion heater requires the use of non-ethanol fuels.

• Single-phase induction motor
and hydraulic pump
• 110V wall plug
• Master switch box
• Hand pump
• Fluid reservoir
• Accumulator
• Control valve
• Rubber caps for fluid outlets
• Valves for shutoff and pressure
release
• Fluid pressure gauge

Continental Fuel Injection Trainer

MX47

This trainer presents a powered fuel injection sytem based on those used with Continental engines. Students can learn how to control fluid flow in such a system. The system has a built-in power supply ready for use. Mineral spirit is required for use as a fuel substitute, which does not come with the trainer.

• 1-115V power supply
• Fuel reservoir
• Fuel pump
• Fuel selector valve
• Gascolator
• Fuel control unit with mixture
controls
• Fuel distributor manifold
• Six observation cylinders fitted with
Continental nozzles
• Control board with controls for
master power and fuel pump, as
well as gauges for fuel quantity and
pressure

Bendix Fuel Injection Trainer

MX46

This trainer displays a simplified anatomy of the Bendix fuel injection system. Students will learn the physical differences between this and other fuel injection systems. This unit does not function.

• Fuel reservoir with window display
for view of internal components:
fuel boost pump and float-type
transmitter
• Fuel selector valve
• Shutoff valve
• Gascolator
• Engine-driven fuel pump
• Bendix-specific components: fuel
servo, fuel manifold, and injector
nozzle
• Instrument panel with fuel pressure,
fuel flow, firewall shutoff, and boost
pump switch.

Fluids and Fittings

MX22

This board combines demonstrations of hoses, tubes, and fittings with placards displaying technical information for building them correctly.

• Six (6) types of pressure hoses
• Plumbing fitting cutaway
• Correct and incorrect mounting rules
• Color codes for fluid lines
• Fitting sequence for straight and
angled fittings on S-tube
• Flared and unflared tube specifications
• Fittings board featuring 38 AN and MS
fittings
• Correct and incorrect hose mounting
for firewall
• Tube outer diameter for several
materials
• Tube size and projection
• Fitting size for tube outer diameter
• Bend radius for flexible hose
• Correct and incorrect tube bends
• Specifications for connecting MIL
6000 hose to tubing
• Specifications for three pressure hoses

Fire Detection Trainer

This fire and thermal detection trainer runs on a 28V power supply mounted on the back; this voltage is typical of private and commercial business aircraft throughout the world. This power supply utilizes a grounded three (3)-prong power plug that can be plugged into any applicable
120V outlet. The power supply is always active when plugged in.

• Fire bottle and mock extinguisher system

• Warning bell

• Smoke detector and controller • Infrared radiation sensor and controller

• Twin thermal spot detectors and controller

• Continuous fire loop and controller

• Master relay

Safety Wire Boxes

The safety wire box allows A&P students to see and practice proper safety wiring using appropriate tools and hardware. This unit consists of a long aluminum box (8″ x 8″ x 22″) with an open port through which students can observe and manipulate the turnbuckle and cables inside.

• Aluminum safety wire box

• Turnbuckle and cable assemble

• Three (3) safety wire spools

• One (1) carrying case

• Safety wire twisting pliers

• Manual safety wire twister

• Six (6) sets of AN8H-6A bolts, AN8H-816 washers

• Set of one (1) AN5-5 bolt , three (3) AN330-2-2 cotter pins, one (1) AN310-5 nut, and two (2) AN960-516 washers

• Five (5) sets of AN4H-4A bolts, AN960-416 washers, and AN365-428A nuts

Anti Skid Trainer

The trainer simulates the automatic effect of light aircraft anti-skid components on a wheel when skidding is induced. The trainer consists of a rotating mounted airplane wheel and drive and a standard hydraulic series of components combined with the core components of anti-skid. Skidding is induced manually.

• Single-phase induction motor and hydraulic pump

• Anti-skid control unit

• Two-stage hydraulic control valve

• Mounted wheel and pulley drive system

• Fluid reservoir

• Brake master cylinder and hand brake assembly

• Accumulator

• Hydraulic filter

• Pressure relief valve

• Gauges for system and brake pressures

Oxygen Systems Trainer

This trainer contains the basic components for aircraft oxygen systems, from storage to delivery. The trainer features both the airframe delivery system and the emergency units stored in the passenger service units. The cylinder system is interactive; the oxygen generator and emergency masks are for display only.

• Gaseous oxygen cylinder
• Cylinder pressure gauge
• Pressure regulator valve
• Blinker-style oxygen flow
indicator
• Oxygen mask and mask ports
• Overhead passenger service
unit, opened with emergency
oxygen masks
• Chemical oxygen generator

12V Electrical Trainer

This workbench contains many electrical components A&P students will encounter when diagnosing and repairing electrical faults. A full electrical system, consisting of multiple power supplies, relays, and a power generation system, powers a series of lights and instruments that can be faulted manually for testing. A detachable control panel allows the user to see the connections.

• Heavy-duty workbench
• Detachable control panel with
controls for all components on the
workbench
• Three (3) power supplies: battery,
wall plug, and GPU/APU receptacle
• Onboard motor simulating an
airplane engine
• Generator or alternator-based
electrical system
• Aircraft lighting and fuel signaling
• Fault switches for simulating
component failure

Aircraft 12/24V Electrical System Trainer

This interactive workbench features aircraft components that are divided between a 12V (14V bus) and a 24V (28V bus) electrical systems. Like the 12V electrical multiple power options,relays, and a power distribution system for each side of the trainer. The lights and instruments have fault switches for testing. Two detachable control panels allow the user to see electrical connections

• Heavy-duty workbench
• 12V and 24V sides of the
workbench with respective
components
• Two (2) detachable control
panels, one for each side of the
workbench
• Three power options for each
side: batteries, a wall plug, and a
GPU/APU receptacle.
• Onboard motor simulating an
airplane engine
• Flap and limit switches
• Alternator power generation
• Aircraft lighting and fuel signaling
• Stall warning detector and alarm
• Fault switches for simulating
component failure

Engines

P&W JT15D

We provide various models of the Pratt & Whitney JT15D with the choice to include or exclude thrust reversers. Engine price changes based on this option.

• Pratt & Whitney Engine
• Mobile frame mounted on (4) casters

Dimensions
• Varies

P&W PT6A R/R System

We provide various models of the Pratt & Whitney PT6A R/R System including models with thrust reversers (as pictured at left). All engines come mounted on mobile frames.

• Complete PT6A engine with cowling
• Mobile frame mounted on (6) casters

Dimensions
• Varies

Rolls-Royce Tay 670

The Rolls-Royce Tay 670 is a British turbofan engine. Like the PT6 and JT15D engines, this engine is nonfunctional and meant for examination.

Components

Complete Rolls-Royce Tay 670
engine
• Mobile frame mounted on four (4)
casters

Dimensions
• Varies