Aircraft Electrical and Electronic Systems Installation Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

AVNC-1343-001 Aircraft Electrical and Electronic Systems Installation

Prerequisites

Course Description

A study of and practical experience in the installation of avionic systems in aircraft, mounting electronic equipment, construction and installation of electrical wiring and cables, proper use of tools and selection of materials.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Aircraft Writing & Electrical Installation, Avotek    ISBN # 1-933189-07-X

Aviation Mechanic Handbook 5th Edition or later, Dale Crane,    ASA     ISBN # 1-56027-518-9

Aircraft System Maintenance Text, Avotek    ISBN #   0-9708109-4-6

Aircraft System Maintenance -Workbook, Avotek    ISBN #    1-933189-01-0

General Test Guide, Avotek    ISBN # 1-933189-03-7

Airframe Test Guide, Avotek    ISBN # 1-933189-04-5

F.A.A. ADVISORY CIRCULARS:

AC 43.13-1B-2A        AVOTEK      ISBN # 0-9708109-7-0
AC 65-9A                    F.A.A. Web Site has this AC in PDF......"FREE" to download.
AC 65-15A                 F.A.A. Web Site has this AC in PDF......"FREE" to download.

Internet Research
Manufacturing Websites
Product Websites
 

 

 

 

 

Supplies

The following materials are the same for all courses in Aerospace Manufacturing core and advanced courses unless otherwise stated. These materials are to be available to the student at all times for course and Lab work.

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Student Performance

\ Upon successful completion of this course of study the student shall:

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\ 1. Understand the concepts of basic electricity and its application to the aviation industry.
\ 2. Apply basic rules when working with static discharge.
\ 3. Apply and understanding of the use of electrical diagrams.
\ 4. Apply safety concepts and rules when working with electrical components and wiring.
\ 5. Identify electrical measuring instruments and there application.
\ 6. Demonstrate knowledge in the use of soldering in an electrical environment.
\ 7. Perform a basic knowledge of electrical wiring and its application in the aviation industry.
\ 8. Perform component installation and removal.
\ 9. Understand a basic knowledge of the use of fiber optics and its use.
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Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

\ The student is to act in a professional, respectable manner.

Grading Criteria

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\ POINTS	\ GRADE
\ 1,000-900	\ A
\ 800-899	\ B
\ 700-799	\ C
\ 699-0	\ D
\ You must achieve 700 points to successfully show mastery of this material	\

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\ Major Exams	\ 300 points
\ Quizzes	\ 100 points
\ Labs	\ 100 points
\ Major Project	\ 100 points
\ Notebook*	\ 100 points
\ Attendance/Work Ethics:	\ 100 points
\ Final Exam	\ 200 points
\ TOTAL POINTS	\ 1,000 POINTS

Attendance

Missing two full class periods in this course will cause the deduction of ONE FULL LETTER GRADE. The amount of attendance points are awarded per class and per the instructor. Late attendance and early departure is highly discouraged. Sleeping in class in considered NON-ATTENDANCE.

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