The course will encompass many systems to provide an understanding of what kind of electrical systems are on an aircraft and how they all work and integrate.
Hours: 37 (Lecture Hours: 37)
Prerequisite:
None
Non-Course Prerequisite:
Successful Completion of Aircraft Maintenance Technician 1
Co-requisites:
None
Course Content:
22.3 Electrical Systems
Identify:
1. Electrical diagram symbols for control and protection devices.
2. Components which make up aircraft electrical motor circuits.
Describe:
3. Various types of wiring diagrams, drawings and schematic symbology.
4. Basic circuit components.
5. Maintenance of electrical wiring systems.
6. Types of electrical control devices.
7. Types of electrical circuit protection devices.
8. Electrical supply and generation components.
9. Maintenance of electrical power supply and generation systems.
10. Aircraft indication, monitoring and lighting circuits.
11. Various troubleshooting techniques.
12. Electrical motor theory.
13. Electrical components of a landing gear system.
14. Servicing and inspection of electrical landing gear system.
15. Safety procedures for maintenance of electrical systems.
Explain:
16. Construction, maintenance, and operation of aircraft batteries (all types).
17. Construction, maintenance, and operation of aircraft generators (dc).
18. Construction, maintenance, and operation of aircraft generators (ac).
19. Construction, maintenance, and operation of aircraft alternators.
20. Construction, maintenance, and operation of tru’s.
21. Construction, maintenance, and operation of generator control units (gcu’s).
22. Construction, maintenance, and operation of constant speed drives and integrated drive generators (idg).
23. Current transformers.
24. Construction, maintenance, and operation of aircraft inverters (rotary and static).
25. Construction, maintenance, and operation of aircraft motors (ac and dc).
26. Construction, maintenance, and operation of aircraft synchros, including transmitters (receivers and resolvers).
27. Proper use of test equipment and support curriculum.
28. Wiring practices, including wire and coaxial cable specs (mil and faa).
29. Bonding emi/rfi suppression techniques.
30. Light aircraft electrical power distribution systems (single and multi engine).
31. Large multi engine aircraft electrical power distribution systems.
Learning Outcomes:
The student upon completion of this course will be able to identify the types of electrical aircraft systems, such as batteries, starters generators, as well as explain best practices in wiring, bonding, static protection, describe the 400 hertz system, and how to trouble shoot various faults.
Grading System: Percentage
Passing Grade: 70%
Percentage of Individual Work: 100
Textbooks:
Textbooks are subject to change. Please contact the bookstore at your local campus for current book lists.