Maricopa Community Colleges  AVT110   19936-19965 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/25/93
AVT110 19936-19965 L+L 6 Credit(s) 8 Period(s)
Introduction to Avionics
Procedures and instructions for using aircraft manuals. Identify, inspect, repair, and service wires, wire harnesses, and various electrical connectors. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AVT110   19936-19965 Introduction to Avionics
1. Describe the avionics environment and the needs for avionics technicians. (I)
2. Identify, read, and interpret standard avionics manuals. (II)
3. Identify and select types of wire. (III)
4. Select and fabricate proper wire labeling. (IV)
5. Perform the proper procedures for securing and inspecting wires. (V)
6. Identify special types of cable and their applications. (VI)
7. Identify and select various types of connectors. (VII)
8. Identify and select various types of pins and sockets. (VIII)
9. Strip and crimp various types of wire, pins, sockets, and terminals. (IX)
10. Explain the techniques and tools used for insertion and extraction of pins and sockets. (X)
11. Fabricate and repair various types of harnesses using the proper tools and materials. (XI)
12. Review, inspect, and explain the operation and purpose of all types of instruments. (XII)
13. Select and describe the various types of wire protection. (XIII)
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AVT110   19936-19965 Introduction to Avionics
    I. Introduction to Avionics
        A. Avionics in general
        B. Industry need for avionics technicians
        C. Air Transport Association
      II. Reading and Interpreting Manuals
          A. Maintenance Manual
          B. Wiring Diagrams Manual
          C. Fault Isolation Manual
          D. Schematic Manual
          E. Illustrated Parts Catalogue
          F. Hookup List Manual
          G. Connector Encyclopedia
          H. Chapters 91, Wire Routing and 20, Standard Practices
        III. Wires
            A. Types
              1. Solid
              2. Stranded
              3. Copper
              4. Aluminum
              5. Twisted
              6. Shielded
              7. Insulation
              8. Color-coded
            B. Sizes
            C. Markings
          IV. Wire Labeling
              A. Wire stamping
              B. Heat shrink labeling
            V. Securing and Inspecting Wires
                A. Clamps
                B. Tie wraps
                C. Tie string
                D. Grommets
              VI. Special Cables
                  A. Coaxial cables and their connectors
                  B. Feeder cables
                VII. Connectors
                    A. Types
                      1. Rack connectors
                      2. Matrix blocks
                      3. Burndy terminals
                      4. Connectors
                    B. Manufacturers
                    C. Labeling of connectors
                    D. Backshells
                    E. Reading pin assignment
                      1. Letters
                      2. Numbers
                      3. Diagram
                  VIII. Pins and Sockets
                      A. Sizes
                      B. Types
                      C. Color codes
                      D. Pin and socket chart
                    IX. Stripping and Crimping
                        A. Wire stripping
                        B. Pin and socket crimping
                          1. Daniels
                          2. Burndy
                          3. Other crimpers
                          4. Crimping cable connectors
                          5. Crimping shielded wires
                        C. Crimping terminal splices
                          1. Normal
                          2. Environmental
                          3. Solder
                      X. Insertion and Extraction of Pins and Sockets
                          A. Front release
                          B. Rear release
                          C. Special removal tools
                          D. Solder connectors
                        XI. Harnesses
                            A. Fabrication
                            B. Repair
                          XII. Instrument Review and Inspection
                              A. Basic
                              B. Engine
                              C. Warning
                              D. Navigation
                              E. Flight
                            XIII. Wire Protection
                                A. Conduit
                                B. Spiral wrap
                                C. Heat shrink
                                D. Other types
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