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EASA Part 66 Module 5 Practical Training

Presented by

Qamar AhsanAeroTrain Corp., USA

EAMTC Instructor Seminar 18 - 19 May, 2016

at

Lufthansa Technical Training, Frankfurt

Part 66 Module 5 Practical Training

Avionics Training in basic training - A fresh approach

1- Evolution of aircraft systems means more electronics in aircraft

2- Limited Module 5 training time to cover Module 5

3- Instructors background is generally airframe/powerplant

4- Avionics systems functionalities can rarely be ‘seen and/or touched’

Avionics Practical Training – the challenge

1- Cost• To configure avionics systems mockups • Avionics Test Equipment

2- Part 147 basic training aircraft limitations• Well equipped mechanically• Older avionics

3- Limited choices of training aids to address Module 5

Curriculum example an EASA-approved SchoolPractical Tasks List

DIGITAL TECHNIQUES AND EIS – CATEGORY B1.1 AND B1.3PRACTICAL TASKS

The student will carry out the following practical tasksüIdentify typical Electronic/Digital aircraft systems

üIdentify symbols on a PFD and ND

üVerify the operation of basic logic gates (AND, OR, NOT)

üIdentify symbols and system status on an ECAM

üPerform BITE tests on aircraft systems

Curriculum example an EASA-approved SchoolPractical Tasks List

DIGITAL TECHNIQUES AND EIS – CATEGORY B1.2 AND B1.4PRACTICAL TASKS

The student will carry out the following practical tasksüIdentify typical Electronic/Digital aircraft systems

üIdentify symbols on a PFD and ND

üIdentify symbols and system status on an ECAM or similar

üPerform BITE tests on aircraft systems

Curriculum example an EASA-approved SchoolPractical Tasks List

DIGITAL TECHNIQUES AND EIS – CATEGORY B2PRACTICAL TASKS (Page 1 of 2)

The student will carry out the following practical tasksüIdentify typical Electronic/Digital aircraft systems

üIdentify symbols on a PFD and ND

üVerify the operation of basic logic gates (AND, OR, NOT)

üConfirm the operation of a logic circuit containing at least three different types of logic gate by deriving the truth table and then measuring the output for all possible input combinations.

üIdentify symbols and system status on an ECAM

üPerform BITE tests on aircraft systems

Curriculum example an EASA-approved SchoolPractical Tasks List

DIGITAL TECHNIQUES AND EIS – CATEGORY B2PRACTICAL TASKS (Page 2 of 2)

ü Design, construct and check a logic monitoring circuit which can check three discrete input conditions

üMeasure and record the operating characteristics of a DAC

üMeasure and record the operating characteristics of an ADC

üConfirm the operation of a complex combinational logic integrated circuit (Adder, Multiplexer, Encoder or Decoder)

üConfirm the operation of a complex sequential logic integrated circuit (Shift Register or Counter)

üCarry out basic operations on a simple microprocessor trainer.

üTerminate a fibre optic cable with a connector.

Problem with the example shown?

üFew practical tasks for a module with 15 topics

üSome major topics (e.g. avionics data bus) not covered practically

üCurriculum assumes that some topics can be taught in classroom lectures without hands-on sessions

üIn your opinion, any other problem(s)?

What Is Needed For Expanding The List Of Practical Tasks?

Below is a suggested list of training resources for Module 5 Training:Topic No. Topic Name Suggested Training Resource

5.1 Electronic instrument systems Inexpensive Desktop Flight Simulator

Interactive CBTGeneral Aviation EFIS/EICAS functional

mockup

5.2 Numbering systems Interactive CBT

Data Bus Simulation Software

5.3 Data conversion Inexpensive Training Kits available from several educational companies

Interactive CBT

5.4 Data Buses Interactive CBT

Data Bus Simulation Software

5.5 Logic Circuits Inexpensive Training Kits available from several educational companies

5.6 Basic Computer Structure Interactive CBT

Single Board Computer Kits

5.7 Microprocessors Inexpensive Training Kits available from several educational companies

5.8 Integrated Circuits Inexpensive Training Kits available from several educational companies

5.9 Multiplexing Inexpensive Training Kits available from several educational companies

5.10 Fiber Optics Interactive CBTFiber Optics Training Kit (Specifically

configured for Avionics Training)

Suggested list of training resources for Module 5 Training (Cont.)

5.11 Electronic Displays Assortment of displays with associated hardware

5.12 Electrostatic Sensitive Devices Interactive CBT

ESD Safety Materials

5.13 Software Management Control Interactive CBT

5.14 Electromagnetic Environment EMC Training Kit (Specifically configured for Avionics Training)

5.15 Typical Electronic / Digital Aircraft systems

General Aviation Integrated Avionics Glass cockpit mockup with Autopilot, TCAS/ADS-B

and FMS featuresNAV/COMM Test Set

DME/Transponder Test SetGPS Test Set

TCAS/ADS-B Test SetInteractive CBT

Suggested list of training resources for Module 5 Training (Cont.)

What Will Be The Practical Tasks List With The Use Of Suggested Training Resources?

DIGITAL TECHNIQUES AND EIS – CATEGORY B1.1 AND B1.3PRACTICAL TASKS (Page 1 of 2)

üIdentify typical Electronic/Digital aircraft systems

üIdentify symbols on a PFD and ND

üUnder varying operating conditions, describe the meaning of displayed

parameters and status indications on EFIS and EMS displays

üOn simulated instruments, correlate the binary numbers with the

displayed parameters

üPerform a simple A/D and D/A conversion.

üUsing databus simulation software explain the data display on

simulated instruments

DIGITAL TECHNIQUES AND EIS – CATEGORY B1.2 AND B1.4PRACTICAL TASKS (Page 2 of 2)

üVerify the operation of basic logic gates (AND, OR, NOT) by hooking up

a simple digital circuit using a logic diagram

üIdentify various components of a simple single board computer

üIdentify Fiber Optic components (Cables and connectors)

üOn a functional mockup of avionics system, perform ramp tests.

üOn a functional mockup of avionics system, explain the logically

possible reasons of instructor-induced faults

üIdentify symbols and system status on an ECAM

üPerform BITE tests on a simulated aircraft system

What Will Be The Practical Tasks List With The Use Of Suggested Training Resources?

DIGITAL TECHNIQUES AND EIS – CATEGORY B2PRACTICAL TASKS (Page 1 of 5)

üIdentify typical Electronic/Digital aircraft systems

üIdentify symbols on a PFD and ND

üUnder varying operating conditions, describe the meaning of displayed

parameters and status indications on EFIS and EMS displays

üOn simulated instruments, correlate the binary, hexadecimal, and octal

numbers with the displayed parameters

üMeasure and record the operating characteristics of a DAC

üMeasure and record the operating characteristics of an ADC

What Will Be The Practical Tasks List With The Use Of Suggested Training Resources?

DIGITAL TECHNIQUES AND EIS – CATEGORY B2PRACTICAL TASKS (Page 2 of 5)

üUsing an altitude encoder, simulate the static pressure and explain the

digital output pattern.

üUsing databus simulation software explain the data display on simulated

instruments

üVerify the operation of basic logic gates (AND, OR, NOT) by hooking up a

simple digital circuit using a logic diagram

üConfirm the operation of a logic circuit containing at least three different

types of logic gate by deriving the truth table and then measuring the output

for all possible input combinations.

What Will Be The Practical Tasks List With The Use Of Suggested Training Resources?

DIGITAL TECHNIQUES AND EIS – CATEGORY B2PRACTICAL TASKS (Page 3 of 5)

üDesign, construct and check a logic monitoring circuit which can check

three discrete input conditions

üConfirm the operation of a complex combinational logic integrated circuit

(Adder, Multiplexer, Encoder or Decoder)

üConfirm the operation of a complex sequential logic integrated circuit

(Shift Register or Counter)

üCarry out basic operations on a simple microprocessor trainer

üIdentify various components of a simple single board computer

üPerform basic data transfer operations using a microprocessor training kit

What Will Be The Practical Tasks List With The Use Of Suggested Training Resources?

DIGITAL TECHNIQUES AND EIS – CATEGORY B2PRACTICAL TASKS (Page 4 of 5)

üDemonstrate the operation of a simple coder & decoder

üDemonstrate the operation of a simple multiplexer and de-multiplexer

üIdentify Fiber Optic components (Cables and connectors)

üTerminate a fiber optic cable with a connector

üTest a simple fiber optic link.

üSoftware management control – on a functional avionics mock-up fix

the system by correct software installation

What Will Be The Practical Tasks List With The Use Of Suggested Training Resources?

DIGITAL TECHNIQUES AND EIS – CATEGORY B2PRACTICAL TASKS (Page 5 of 5)

üDemonstrate EM interference reduction methods in the presence of a

simulated EM interference source

üOn a functional mockup of avionics system, perform ramp tests for NAV,

COMM, ILS, GPS, TCAS, and Audio system.

üOn a functional mockup of avionics system, troubleshoot instructor-

induced faults

üPerform GPS database update on a functional mockup of avionics system

üIdentify symbols and system status on an ECAM

üPerform BITE tests on a simulated aircraft system

What Will Be The Practical Tasks List With The Use Of Suggested Training Resources?

EXAMPLE 1 – Topics 5.2 and 5.4

EXAMPLE 2 – Topics 5.15

EXAMPLE 3 – Topics 5.13

The Objective of expanding the range of practical tasks is to incorporate a learning process that follows the following progress path:

Familiarization

Learn by doing

Competence

Job-ready

Questions ? or Comments?

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