Aircraft Electrical and Electronic Systems Installation Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

AVNC-1343-002 Aircraft Electrical and Electronic Systems Installation

Prerequisites

Course Description

A comprehensive 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, selection of materials and safety.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Manufacturing Students:  Due to this program's schedule, do not purchase books until the instructor reviews the syllabus.

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.

3 - ring notebook (2 1/2

Student Performance

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

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.


 

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

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

Grading Criteria

A.     Grade points are assigned according to the performance of a student in each course as dictated by industry as follows:

A       -       Excellent performance         (100 - 90) = 4.00 grade points

B       -       Above job entry level             (89 - 80) = 3.00 grade points

C       -       Minimum requirement            (79 - 70) = 2.00 grade points

F        -       Below job entry level             (69 -  0) = 0    grade points

B.     Other performance indicators may be assigned in place of grades as follows:

CR    -       Credit for Transfer, Advance Standing, Testing Out. 

Testing out must meet the requirement of Federal Aviation Regulation; Part 147.

I        -       Incomplete

W      -       Withdrew from Course/Program

Au -   No Grade Points or Grade Computed

S        -       Satisfactory (Continuing Education)

U       -       Unsatisfactory (Continuing Education)

C.     Weighted Grade is calculated as follows:

1. Theory Average (average of exams and final exam)  1/3 of final grade
2. Shop Average (average of projects)                          1/3 of final grade
3. Quiz Average (average of quizzes)                            1/3 of final grade

D.      Testing

1. Each exam may be retaken only once (including regular and final exams.)
2. The maximum recorded grade on any exam retake will be 70%.
3. There will be no retake of failed daily quizzes.
4. All tests and projects will be completed or made up in the semester in which they occur.

NOTE:  Final grade determination for academic courses will have a numerical grade.

Final grade determination for continuing education courses will have a letter grade.

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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