Module-05

AMEL Modules - Module-05

5.01: Electronic Instrument Systems	5.01: Electronic Instrument Systems Typical systems arrangements and cockpit layout of electronic instrument systems.
5.02: Numbering Systems	5.02: Numbering Systems Numbering systems: binary, octal & hexadecimal; Demonstration of conversions between the decimal & binary, octal & hexadecimal systems & vice versa.
5.03: Data Conversion	5.03: Data Conversion Analogue Data, Digital Data; Operation and application of analogue to digital, & digital to analogue converters, inputs & outputs, limitations of various types.
5.04: Data Buses	5.04: Data Buses Operation of data buses in aircraft systems, including knowledge of ARINC and other specifications.
5.05: Logic Circuits	5.05: Logic Circuits a) Identification of common logic gate symbols, tables & equivalent circuits; Applications used for aircraft systems, schematic diagrams; b) Interpretation of logic diagrams.
5.06: Basic Computer Terminology	5.06: Basic Computer Terminology a) Computer terminology (including bit, byte, software, hardware, CPU, IC, and various memory devices such as RAM, ROM, PROM); Computer technology (as applied in aircraft systems); b) Computer related terminology; Operation, layout & interface of the major components in a micro computer including their associated bus systems; Information contained in single and multiaddress instruction words; Memory associated terms; Operation of typical memory devices; Operation, advantages & disadvantages of the various data storage systems.
5.07: Microprocessors	5.07: Microprocessors Functions performed & overall operation of a microprocessor; Basic operation of the following microprocessor elements: control & processing unit, clock, register, arithmetic logic unit.
5.08: Integrated Circuits	5.08: Integrated Circuits Operation and use of encoders & decoders; Function of encoder types; Uses of medium, large & very large scale integration.
5.09: Multiplexing	5.09: Multiplexing Operation, application & identification in logic diagrams of multiplexers & demultiplexers.
5.10: Fibre Optics	5.10: Fibre Optics Advantages & disadvantages of fibre optic data transmission over electrical wire propagation; Fibre optic data bus; Fibre optic related terms; Terminations; Couplers, control terminals, remote terminals; Application of fibre optics in aircraft systems.
5.11: Electronic Displays	5.11: Electronic Displays Principles of operation of common display types used in modem aircraft, inc. CRT, LED & LCD.
5.12: Electrostatic Sensitive Devices	5.12: Electrostatic Sensitive Devices Special handling of components sensitive to electrostatic discharges; Awareness of risks & possible damage, component & personnel anti-static protection devices.
5.13: Software Management Control	5.13: Software Management Control Awareness of restrictions, airworthiness requirements & possible catastrophic effects of unapproved changes to software programmes.
5.14: Electromagnetic Environment	5.14: Electromagnetic Environment Influence of the following phenomena on maintenance practices for electronic system: EMC - Electromagnetic Compatibility; EMI - Electromagnetic Interference; HIRF - High Intensity Radiated Field; Lightning/lightning protection.
5.15: Typical Electronic / Digital Aircraft Systems	5.15: Typical Electronic / Digital Aircraft Systems General arrangement of typical electronic/digital aircraft systems and associated BITE (Built in test Equipment) testing such as: ACARS - ARINC Communication and Addressing and Reporting System ECAM - Electronic Centralised Aircraft Monitoring EFIS - Electronic Flight Instrument System EICAS - Engine Indication and Crew Alerting System FBW - Fly by Wire FMS - Flight Management System GPS - Global Positioning System IRS - Inertial Reference System TCAS - Traffic Alert Collision Avoidance System Note : Different manufacturers may use different terminology for similar systems.