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TRANSPORTATION, chapter 13, page 533
LP 51: Emergency locator transmitters (ELT), Cockpit voice recorder (CVR) (PDF)
Emergency locator transmitters are self-contained, self-powered radio transmitters
designed to transmit a signal on the international distress bands of 121.5 MHz
(civilian) and 243 MHz (military) .
The cockpit voice recorder (CVR) and the flight data recorder (FDR) are designed to
automatically record information in flight that can be used during an investigation
following an accident or serious incident.

1. What are the components of ELT system?

2. What are the inputs to the cockpit recording heads?

3. What are the uses of FDR?

1. What are the recorded flight parameters?

2. Explain about the services of an ELT?

3. Explain the difference between automatic and manual operation in ELT?

1. Describe about the tape used in FDR system.

2. Explain in detail about the ELT system operation?

3. Explain in detail about CVR system.

Slide 1: Emergency locator transmitters

Slide 2: Cockpit voice recorder (CVR)
Slide 3: Fight Data Recorder (FDR)

Avionics Navigation System, Myron Kayton, Chapter 13, Page 620

LP 52: MLS, Ground Control Approach Systems, Dead reckoning navigation systems.
The Microwave Landing System (MLS) was designed to replace ILS with an advanced
precision approach system that would overcome the disadvantages of ILS and also
provide greater flexibility to its users
1. What are the components of MLS system?

2. Define navigation.

3. Define DR navigation system.

1. What are the disadvantages of ILS?

2. What are the airborne equipments of MLS?

3. Write down the difference between MLS over ILS.

1. Explain the principle of operation of MLS.

2. Explain in detail of DR navigation system.

3. What are the features of MLS?

Slide 1: Features of MLS

Slide 2: MLS - Theory of Operation
Slide 3:
Slide 4:
Slide 5: DR Navigation System

Avionics Navigation System, Myron Kayton, chapter 10, page 449

LP 53: Doppler navigation
Doppler navigation is a self-contained dead reckoning system, it requires no
external inputs or references from ground stations.

1. What are doppler radar function components?

2. Define Doppler navigation.

3. Define doppler effect.

1. Explain the doppler radar function components.

2. Explain the airborne doppler navigation equipment.

3. Brief about FM-CW doppler navigation

1. Explain the doppler navigation principle.

2. Explain about CW doppler navigation system.

3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of doppler navigation system

Slide 3: Doppler Navigation

Slide 7: DOPPLER NAVIGATION PRINCIPLE
Slide 3: Doppler Navigation Principle

Avionics Navigation System, Myron Kayton, Chapter 14

LP 54: TCAS
TCAS are installed in aircraft to provide ground independent position from midair
collision as a backup to the conventional ATC system.

1. What is TCAS?

2. Define MAC.

3. Define transponder.

1. Explain the system components of TCAS.

2. Explain the operation modes of TCAS.

3. Brief about GPS

1. Explain the types of TA and RA.

2. Explain about Alerts in TCAS.

3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of TCAS system

Slide 3: TCAS
Slide :
Slide 4: Operation Mode
sLIDE 5: Alerts

Avionics Navigation System, Myron Kayton, Chapter 4, page 155

LP 55: Very Low Frequency and hyperbolic navigation (VLF/Omega)
Omega is a very low-frequency, long-range navigation system. Three time-multiplexed
signals of 10.2, 11.33 and 13.6 kHz are transmitted omnidirectionally from each of
eight stations strategically located around the world.

1. What are the three types of antenna employed in Omega system?

2. What are the important features time/frquency multiplex format of Omega system?

3. Define Rho-Rho method.

1. Explain about differential omega.

2. Explain about Rho-Rho method.

3. Explain in detail about propagagtion effect.

1. Explain the principle and operation of VLF Omega sysem.

2. Explain the transmission characteristics of Omega system.

3. Explain the Receiver characteristics of Omega system.

Slide 1: Signal Transmission Format

Slide 2: Hyperbolic Geometry
Slide 3: Fixing For Stations

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Certification Series Aircraft Technical Book Company, Sub Module - 5, Page 225
LP 56: Area navigation, Air Traffic Control transponder
Area navigation (RNAV) is a general term used to describe the navigation from point
A to point B without direct over flight of navigational aids, such as VOR stations
or ADF nondirectional beacons.
A radar beacon transponder, or simply, a transponder, provides positive
identification and location of an aircraft on the radar screens of ATC

1. Define RNAV.

2. What are the components used in RNAV?

3. What is the use of SSR?

1. Explain about Altitude encoders.

2. Describe about Transponder Tests and Inspections.

3. What are the advantages of Air Traffic Control transponder?

1. Explain the working principle of RNAV.

2. Explain in detail about SSR.

3. Explain in detail about transponder used in Air traffic control.

Slide 1: RNAV
Slide 2: Plan Position Indicator
Slide 3: ADS-B

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LP 57: Radio Altimeter and Weather Radar.
A radio altimeter, or radar altimeter, is used to measure the distance from the
aircraft to the terrain directly beneath it.
Radar (radio detection and ranging) is a device used to see certain objects in
darkness, fog, or storms, as well as in clear weather.

1. What is the use of radio altimeter?

2. What are the types of weather radar?

3. What is the use of Stormscope?

1. What are the operational checks in weather radar system?

2. Explain about the cooling and moisture in weather radar system.

3. Explain about vibration isolation in weather radar system.

1. What are the factors consider during inspection process?

2. Explain about radar altimeter in detail.

3. Explain in detail about the types of weather radar system in detail.

Slide 1: Radio Altimeter

Slide 2: Weather radar system
Slide 3: Vibration Isolation

Avionics Navigation System, Myron Kayton, Chapter 5, Page 197

LP 58: GPS
Global positioning system navigation (GPS) is the fastest growing type of
navigation in aviation. It is accomplished through the use of NAVSTAR satellites
set and maintained in orbit around the earth by the U.S. Government.

1. What is NAVSTAR GPS?

2. What are the segments in GPS?

3. What are L1 and L2 channels?

1. Draw the block diagram of GPS receiver.

2. Explain about gps coverage.

3. What are the applications of GPS?

1. Explain about the principle of operation of GPS.

2. Explain in detail about the GPS segments.

3. Explain about GPS signal structure.

Slide 1: Working of GPS

Slide 2: GPS Segments
Slide 3: GPS Receiver

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LP 59: Inertial Navigation System (INS)
The intertial navigation system js presently being used on large aircraft as a
long-range navigation aid. It is a self-contained system and does not require
signal inputs from ground navigational facilities. The system derives attitude,
velocity, and heading information from measurement of the aircraft's accelerations.

Slide 1: A basic INS

Slide 2: INS Accelerometer
Slide 3: INS Gyroscope

1. What are the components used in INS?

2. What is accelerometer?

3. Define Precision.

1. Draw the block diagram of INS.

2. Explain about INS - GPS integration system

3. Explain Wide area augmented system.

1. Explain the working principle of INS.

2. Explain anyone type of accelerometer

3. Explain anyone type of gyroscope

Digital Avionics: A Computing Perspective, Chapter 6, Page 53

LP 60: Flight Management System
Flight management systems (FMSs) assist pilots with flight planning, navigation,
performance management, aircraft guidance and flight progress monitoring.

1. What are the main functions of FMS?

2. What are the components of FMS?

3. What are the displays in EFIS?

1. Explain about Flight Management Computer System.

2. Explain about Electronic Flight Instrument System.

3. Describe about Control of the Vertical Flight Path Profile.

1. Explain about the operational modes in FMS.

2. Explain in detail about flight planning.

3. Explain about Dual Mode, Independent Mode and Single Mode dependant on the
system status.

Slide 1: FMS Components

Slide 2: Flight Planning
Slide 3: Operational Modes

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LP 61: Electronic emergency equipment requirements
Since aircraft leave the surface of the planet and fly in the sky, emergency
equipment such as fire extinguishers, life rafts, escape slides, first aid kits,
etc. may be required by authorities to be on board for the protection of passengers
and crew.

Slide 1: SEATS, HARNESSES AND BELTS

Slide 2: CABIN LAYOUT
Slide 3: EQUIPMENT LAYOUT

1. What is "certification specifications"?

2. Define seat electronic unit.

3. What is inflight entertainment?

1. What are regular emergency equipments?

2. Explain about seat belt in detail.

3. Describe flexibility zones.

1. Explain about the seat layout in detail.

2. Explain in detail about the cabin layout

3. Explain in detail about equipment layout in detail.

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Certification Series Aircraft Technical Book Company, Sub Module - 7
LP 62:CABIN ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPMENT
Cabin entertainment is a growing area of attention for airline operators. Many
independent vendors compete to sell airlines particular in flight entertainment
packages. Individual selection of music and movies at each seat location is common.

Slide 1: GALLEY INSTALLATION

Slide 2: CARGO HANDLING AND RETENTION EQUIPMENT
Slide 3: AIRSTAIRS

1. Define passenger service unit.

2. What is unit load device?

3. What are called airstairs?

1. Write short notes on cabin entertainment equipment.

2. Write about cabin furnishing installation.

3. Write about the requirements of emergency equipment.

1. Write about galley installation.

2. Write about cargo handling and retention equipment

3. Explain about airstairs in detail.