Maricopa Community Colleges  AVT260   19936-19965 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/25/93
AVT260 19936-19965 L+L 7 Credit(s) 8 Period(s)
Navigation Systems: Long Range
Theory of operation, interfacing, troubleshooting, and repair of long range navigational systems, weather radar systems, and airborne data integrated systems. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director.
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AVT260   19936-19965 Navigation Systems: Long Range
1. Explain the basic operation of Loran fundamentals and functions. (I)
2. Explain the basic operation of Omega fundamentals and functions. (I)
3. Explain the basic operation of global position system fundamentals and functions. (I)
4. Explain the basic operation of inertial navigation system fundamentals and functions. (I)
5. Explain the basic operation of inertial reference system fundamentals and functions. (I)
6. Test, troubleshoot, and repair Loran, Omega, global position, inertial navigation, and inertial reference system components. (I)
7. Explain the basic operation of area navigation fundamentals and functions. (II)
8. Test, troubleshoot, and repair area navigation system components. (II)
9. Explain the basic operation of autopilot and flight director system fundamentals and functions. (III)
10. Test, troubleshoot, and repair the autopilot and flight director fundamentals and functions. (III)
11. Explain the basic operation of the flight management computer system. (IV)
12. Test and troubleshoot the flight management computer system. (IV)
13. Explain the basic operation of the performance management and data computer systems. (V)
14. Explain the basic operation of self-contained weather and Doppler radar systems. (VI)
15. Explain the basic operation of airborne data integrated systems. (VII)
16. Test and troubleshoot the airborne data integrated systems. (VII)
17. Explain the basic operation of weight and balance computer systems. (VIII)
18. Test and troubleshoot weight and balance computer systems. (VIII)
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AVT260   19936-19965 Navigation Systems: Long Range
    I. Loran A, B, and C, Omega, Global Position System (GPS), Inertial Navigation System (INS), and Inertial Reference System (IRS)
        A. Loran fundamentals, theory of operation, and functions
          1. Chain layout
          2. Frequency range
          3. Basic and specific rates
          4. Position accuracy
          5. Antenna locations and requirements
          6. Position fixes
          7. Factors that affect position fixes
            a. Night effect
            b. Noise and interference
          8. Additional secondary factor corrections
          9. Loran operation
          10. Loran circuits and components
        B. Omega functions
          1. Lines of position
          2. Frequency range
          3. Broadcast patterns
          4. Position fixing
          5. Operation and controls
          6. Signal propagation
          7. Skin mapping
          8. Circuits and components
        C. GPS functions
          1. Frequency range
          2. Advantages over Omega and Loran C
          3. Operation and controls
          4. Circuits and components
        D. INS
          1. Components
            a. Computer
            b. Cathode ray tube
            c. Control panel and mock select
          2. Operation
            a. Waypoint
            b. Wind connection
            c. Drift angle
            d. Distance
            e. Ground speed
        E. IRS
          1. Components
            a. Computers
            b. Control display unit
            c. Control panel and mode select
          2. Operation
            a. Waypoint
            b. Drift angle
            c. Distance
            d. Ground speed
        F. Test, troubleshoot, and repair procedures
      II. Area Navigation Systems (RNAV)
          A. Area navigation functions and principles of operation
            1. Inputs for RNAV
            2. Display and controls
          B. Waypoint
            1. Selection
            2. Distance and bearing
          C. Aircraft
            1. Distance and bearing
            2. Constant course width
            3. Course scalloping
            4. Solid-state serve filter
          D. Modes of operation
            1. Very high frequency omnirange and distance measuring equipment
            2. Approach
            3. Enroute
          E. Typical RNAV cirucits and components
          F. System maintenance and calibration
          G. Use of test equipment
          H. Test, troubleshoot, and repair procedures
        III. Autopilot and Flight Director Systems
            A. Aerodynamic principles of operation
              1. Center of lift
              2. Center of gravity
              3. Center of mass
            B. Components
            C. Trimming
            D. Aircraft controls
              1. Ailerons--roll axis
              2. Elevators--pitch axis
              3. Rudders--yaw axis
              4. Functions of each control
            E. Theory of flight control
              1. Stable flight
              2. Occupy a desired known point in space at all times
            F. Flight director functions
              1. Modes of operation
              2. Instruments display
              3. Control panel
              4. Flight instrument accessory unit
              5. Steering computers
              6. Transfer switches
              7. Development of commands in flight directors
              8. Computer warning system
              9. Navigation warning annunciator
              10. Interaction of autopilot and flight director systems
              11. Modes of operation
                a. Heading
                b. Very high frequency omnirange
                c. Altitude hold
                d. Go-around
                e. Approach
            G. Simple stability systems
              1. Autopilot functions
              2. Three-axis auto pilots
              3. Roll and yaw stabilization
              4. Sensing elements
              5. Roll and yaw
              6. Pitch
            H. Inertial navigation system
            I. Inertial reference units
            J. Autopilot and flight director system schematics
            K. Autopilot and flight director circuits and components
            L. Test, troubleshoot, and repair procedures
          IV. Flight Management Computer Systems
              A. Theory of operation
              B. Components
              C. System description
              D. Component function description
                1. Navigation data base
                2. Control display unit
                3. Flight management computer
              E. Operation
                1. Preflight activity
                2. In-flight monitor
                3. Route modification
                4. Reference data
                5. Messages
              F. Maintenance practices
                1. Maintenance page
                2. Navigation data page
              G. Test, troubleshoot, and repair procedures
            V. Performance Management and Data Computer Systems
                A. Control display unit
                B. Engine pressure ratio indicator
                C. Fuel summation unit
                D. Mode annunciator
                E. Performance data computer
              VI. Self-Contained Weather and Doppler Radar Systems
                  A. Principles of weather radar
                  B. Radar functions
                  C. Radar
                    1. Mile
                    2. Azimuth
                    3. Range
                    4. Echo and target
                    5. Magnetron
                    6. Sensitivity and time control
                    7. Plan position indicator
                    8. Antenna
                      a. Location
                      b. Mechanization
                      c. Beam geometry
                  D. Doppler effect
                  E. Doppler shift
                  F. Navigation calculations
                  G. Over-water error
                  H. Doppler radar circuits and components
                  I. Weather radar circuits and components
                VII. Airborne Data Integrated Systems
                    A. Theory of operation
                    B. Components
                    C. System operation
                    D. Data entry panel and printer
                    E. Test, troubleshoot, and repair procedures
                  VIII. Weight and Balance Computer
                      A. Theory of operation
                      B. Components
                      C. System operation
                      D. Test, troubleshoot, and repair procedures
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