Maricopa Community Colleges  AVT260   19966-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
AVT260 19966-20086 L+L 6 Credit(s) 8 Period(s)
Navigation Systems: Long Range
Theory of operation, interfacing, and troubleshooting of long range navigational, weather radar, and airborne data integrated, weight and balance computations, and flight control systems.
Prerequisites: AVT250 or permission of Department or Division.
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AVT260   19966-20086 Navigation Systems: Long Range
1. Explain the theory of operation of Loran, Omega, Global Position, Inertial Navigation and Inertial Reference systems. (I)
2. Explain the theory of operation of the area navigation system. (II)
3. Explain the principles of operation, test, and troubleshoot the autopilot and flight director systems. (III)
4. Explain the theory of operation of the flight management computer system. (IV)
5. Explain the theory of operation of the performance management and data computer systems. (V)
6. Explain the theory of operation of the self-contained weather and doppler radar systems. (VI)
7. Explain the theory of operation of the airborne data integrated systems. (VII)
8. Explain the theory of operation of the weight and balance computer system. (VIII)
9. Explain the theory of operation of the flight control system. (IX)
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AVT260   19966-20086 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
          1. Theory of operation
            a. Chain layout
            b. Frequency range
            c. Basic and specific rates
            d. Antenna locations and requireme4nts
            e. Factors that affect position fixes 1) Night effect 2) Noise and interference
            f. Additional secondary factor corrections 2.Circuits and components
        B. Omega
          1. Theory of operation
            a. Lines of position
            b. Frequency range
            c. Broadcast patterns
            d. Position fixing
          2. Signal propagation
          3. Skin mapping
          4. Circuits and components
        C. GPS
          1. Theory of operation
            a. Frequency range
            b. Advantages over Omega and Loran C
          2. Controls
          3. Circuits and components
        D. INS
          1. Theory of operation
            a. Way point
            b. Wind connection
            c. Drift angle
            d. Distance
            e. Ground speed
          2. Components
            a. Computer
            b. Cathode ray tube
            c. Control panel and mock select
        E. IRS
          1. Theory of operation
            a. Way point
            b. Drift angle
            c. Distance
            d. Ground speed
          2. Components
            a. Computers
            b. Control display unit
            c. Control panel and mode select
        F. Interfacing
      II. Area Navigation System (RNAV)
          A. Theory of operation
            1. Inputs
              a. Selection
              b. Distance and bearing
            2. Way point
              a. Selection
              b. Distance and bearing
            3. Aircraft
              a. Distance and bearing
              b. constant course width
              c. Course scalloping
              d. Solid-state serve filter
          B. Displays and controls
          C. Modes of operation
            1. Very high frequency omni range and distance measuring equipment
            2. Approach
            3. Enroute
          D. Circuits and components
          E. System maintenance and calibration
          F. Use of test equipment
          G. Interfacing
        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
              1. Modes of operation
                a. Heading
                b. Very high frequency omni range
                c. Altitude hold
                d. Go-around
                e. Approach
              2. Instrument 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
            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. Schematics
            K. Circuits and components
            L. Test and troubleshoot
            M. Interfacing
          IV. Flight Management Computer System
              A. Theory of operation
                1. Preflight activity
                2. In-flight monitor
                3. Route modification
                4. Reference data
                5. Messages
              B. Component function description
                1. Navigation data base
                2. Control display unit
                3. Flight management computer
              C. Maintenance practices
                1. Maintenance page
                2. Navigation data page
              D. Interfacing
            V. Performance Management and Data Computer Systems
                A. Theory of operation
                B. Components
                  1. Control display unit
                  2. Engine pressure ratio indicator
                  3. Fuel summation unit
                  4. Mode annunciator
                  5. Performance data compute
                C. Interfacing
              VI. Self-Contained Weather and Doppler Radar Systems
                  A. Theory of operation of weather radar
                  B. Radar functions
                  C. Circuits and components
                  D. Theory of operation of Doppler Radar
                  E. Radar functions
                    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
                  F. Doppler effect
                  G. Doppler shift
                  H. Navigation calculations
                  I. Over-water error
                  J. Doppler radar
                  K. Circuits and components
                  L. Interfacing
                VII. Airborne Data Integrated Systems
                    A. Theory of operation
                    B. Components
                    C. Data entry panel and printer
                    D. Interfacing
                  VIII. Weight and Balance Computer System
                      A. Theory of operation
                      B. Components
                      C. System operation
                      D. Interfacing
                    IX. Flight Control Systems
                        A. Theory of operation
                        B. Actuators and servos
                        C. Hydraulic distribution
                        D. Auto flight interface
                        E. Primary controls
                          1. Stabilizer
                            a. Stabilizer manual control
                            b. Hydraulic cutout switches
                            c. Mechanical controls
                          2. Rudder
                            a. Rudder cables
                            b. Rear (Aft) quadrant
                            c. Ratio change
                            d. Summing linkage
                            e. Rudder actuator
                            f. Position transmitter
                          3. Ailerons
                            a. Power drive unit
                            b. Position transmitters
                        F. Secondary controls
                          1. Trailing edge flaps
                            a. Power drive unit
                            b. Load relief
                            c. Alternate drive
                            d. Position transmitters
                          2. Leading edge flaps
                            a. Auto slat
                            b. Slot loss sensing
                            c. Flap and slat electrical unit
                            d. Position transmitter
                          3. Spoilers and speed brake
                            a. Actuator and servos
                            b. Position transmitter
                        G. Interfacing
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