TECH GEN · CPLGrid subject guide
DGCA Technical General exam preparation.
Prepare Technical General through structured practice across aerodynamics, aircraft structures and systems, powerplants, electrical systems and other core aircraft-knowledge topics.
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What to focus on
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Aircraft structures and systems
Piston and turbine powerplants
Flight instruments and electrical systems
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How to use CPLGrid for this paper
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Test
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Study guide
Connect Technical General theory to aircraft systems
Technical General becomes easier when you connect components to their physical purpose: what load or energy they handle, what controls them, and what happens when the system fails. Use the current DGCA syllabus as the scope reference.
Aerodynamics and flight
Link lift, drag, angle of attack, stability, control and performance. Be clear about which variables affect a force and which statements describe a trend rather than a universal rule.
Structures and loads
Understand how skins, spars, ribs, frames and stringers share loads; distinguish limit load, ultimate load, fail-safe, safe-life and damage-tolerant design.
Powerplants and systems
Revise the operating sequence and purpose of major engine, fuel, lubrication, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and environmental-control components.
Instruments and indications
Study the physical principle behind each instrument, its pressure or electrical source, normal indication, limitations and likely failure indications.
Example concept check
Why does a larger hydraulic actuator piston produce more force at the same system pressure?
Answer: Because force equals pressure multiplied by piston area (F = P × A).
At constant pressure, a larger piston area produces a proportionally larger force. This does not mean the larger actuator necessarily moves faster; speed also depends on flow rate and area.
Frequently asked questions
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Is Technical General available on CPLGrid?+
Yes. CPLGrid now has a live Technical General question bank with 2,577 active questions, available through subject practice and mock-test tools.
What does Technical General cover?+
Technical General covers general aircraft knowledge such as aerodynamics, structures, aircraft systems, powerplants and flight instruments. Candidates should use the current DGCA syllabus and official material as the final reference.
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