DIPLOMA IN AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY

MODULE: M7-05 DIGITAL AVIONICS

PREREQUISITE: M3
CREDIT UNIT: 3
NO. OF HOURS: 54

MODULE DESCRIPTION

This module presents the B1 or A and P mechanical technician with what he or she needs to
know for a both general understanding of these systems and the ability to work around them in
an efficient and safe manner.
MODULE OBJECTIVES

The module is designed to provide students with general knowledge in aircraft instrument,
computer, analog or digital types with computation of numbers in relation of conversion on how
data transfer and translate in aircraft Digital Systems.
MODULE LEARNING OUTCOME

Upon successful completion of the course, the students should be able to:
1. Identify digital and analog instruments
2. Understand numbering systems
3. Understand data conversion
4. Understand how data buses works
5. Understand basic computer structures
6. Understand microprocessors
7. Understand integrated circuits
8. Understand multiplexing
9. Understand fiber optics
10. Understand electronic display
11. Understand electro sensitive device
12. Perform software management control
13. Understand electronic environment
14. Understand digital aircraft systems
15. Trouble shoot electrical components
16. Perform diagram wirings

MODES OF DELIVERY

This is a 1 credit module conducted over a period of 6 days or equivalent to a total of 18 hours.
The modes of delivery will be in a form of classroom discussion, activities, and self- directed
study.
COURSE OUTLINE

I. Electronic instrument system

A. Analog
B. Digital instruments
C. Electronic display
D. Electronic flight instruments
E. Engine indication and crew alerting system

II. Numbering system

A. Decimal
B. Binary
C. Octal
D. Hexadecimal

III. Data conversion

A. Analog data
B. Digital data
C. Analog to digital conversion
D. Digital to analog conversion

IV. Data Buses

A. MIL-STD-1552B
B. ARINC 429
C. ARINC 629
D. Aircraft network/Ethernet
E. ARINC 664 AFDX
F. IEEEE 1349 Fire wire

V. Logic circuits
A. Logic Gates
B. Not gate
C. Buffer gate
D. AND gate
E. OR gate
F. NAND gate
G. NOR gate
H. Exclusive OR Gate
I. Exclusive NOR Gate
J. Negative logic gate
K. Digital circuits

VI. Basic computer structures

A. Computer architecture
B. Bit, bytes and words
C. Software
D. Hardware

VII. Microprocessors
VIII. Multiplexing

IX. Fiber optics

A. Advantage and disadvantage
B. Fiber optic data bus
C. Related term
D. Terminations
E. Couplers and terminals
F. Application in aircraft system

X. Electronic display
A. Cathode ray tubes
B. Light emitting diode
C. Liquid display crystal

XI. Electrostatic sensitive devices

A. Risk and possible damage
B. Anti-Static Protection
C. Controlled environment
D. Static-Safe workstation
E. Anti-Static wrist straps
F. Ground test stations
G. Ionizers
H. Special handling

XII. Software management control

A. Restriction and catastrophic effect
B. Airworthiness requirement

XIII. Electromagnetic environment

A. Electromagnetic interference(EMI)
B. High-Intensity Radiated Field (HIRF)
C. Lightning/Lightning protection
D. electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

XIV. Typical Electronic/Digital aircraft systems

A. Digital aircraft systems
B. Electronic instrument systems
C. Electronic flight and engine instruments
D. Test equipment
E. Surveillance systems
F. Aircraft communication addressing and reporting system(ACARS)
G. Inertia Navigation System(INS)
H. Ring laser gyros
I. Micro-Electro-Mechanical systems (MEMS)
J. Global positioning system (GPS)
K. Traffic alert and collision avoidance (TCAS)
L. Flight management system(FMS)
M. Flight control system
N. Cabin systems

References;
 EASA MODULE 5 Digital Techniques Electronic Instruments System Aircraft technical book
company 72413 U.S Hwy 40 Tabernash, CO 80478-0270 USA
 Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook–Airframe FAA-H-8083-31A