AMET 118
This module covers the operation and integration of flight instruments and avionics in analog and digital circuits.
Hours:
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Total Hours: 40
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Lecture Hours: 40
Total Weeks: 15
This course is offered online: No
Prerequisite:
Admission in to the Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Program.
Course Content:
T18-1 - Flight Instruments
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Explain the requirements of flight instrument systems
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Explain pressure measuring instruments
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Explain gyroscopic instrument systems
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Explain magnetic compasses
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Explain transponders and DME’s
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Install and maintain Aircraft Flight Instruments
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Explain miscellaneous instruments
T18-2 – Avionics
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Explain avionics terminology
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Explain terminology/frequency spectrum/IFR VFR
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Explain the communications controls
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Explain theory of antennas, transmission lines, basic radio theory
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Explain aircraft VHF communication
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Explain HF systems
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Explain CVR’s
- Explain flight data recorders
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Explain (ELT) emergency locator transmitter
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Explain SAT/COM (satellite communications)
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Explain direction finding principles
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Explain global positioning (GPS)
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Explain principles of VOR
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Explain instrument landing system (ILS)
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Explain weather radar
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Explain EADI, EHSI, ECAM
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Explain installation practices
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Explain avionics maintenance
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Explain system troubleshooting
T18-3 - Data Bus and Digital Logic
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Decode various number systems
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Explain logic gates functions
- Describe integrated circuits and their logic applications
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Describe data bus and logic systems, controls and displays
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Describe testing, troubleshooting and safety procedures for digital systems
Learning Outcomes:
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The student will identify the components and explain the function of typical flight instruments and avionics packages.
- The student will demonstrate a basic knowledge of data bus and digital logic and related circuits.
Grading System: Percentage
Passing Grade: 70%
Percentage of Individual Work: 100
Course Offered in Other Programs: No
Additional Comments:
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T18-1=40%
- T18-2=40%
- T18-3=20%
Textbooks: Textbooks are subject to change. Please contact the bookstore at your local campus for current book lists.