ATT 110 - Introduction to Avionics

4.50 Credits, 6.00 Contact Hours
3.75 lec 2.25 lab periods
Overview of the evolution of modern avionics. Includes the role and responsibilities of the avionics technician. Also includes: electrical safety; aircraft power distribution systems; data bus concepts; signal amplification; RF physics and radio theory; ESD and test equipment; and digital logic applications.

Information: Students must either have an FAA Airframe license or complete a knowledge interview with the Avionics faculty.

Course Learning Outcomes

Recall basic electronic and avionics principles
Describe operating principles of airframe electrical systems and instrumentation
Demonstrate proficiency in using various electrical measuring equipment.

Outline:

History of Avionics and Roles of the Avionics Technician
Test Equipment Used in Avionics
Review of Electrical Principles
1. Direct current
2. Resistance circuits
3. Voltage dividers
4. Component Identification
Review of Electrical Principles
1. Alternating current
2. Capacitors
3. Inductors
4. Time constants
5. Resonance
Digital Electronics
Avionics Instrument Systems
Aircraft Monitoring Principles
1. Airspeed
2. Altitude
3. System health
4. Display systems
5. Built-in test
6. Flight computers
Aircraft Flight Control Principles
1. Servo control
2. AHARS
3. PWM
4. Serial communication protocols
Aircraft Communication Principles
1. Radio frequency electronics
2. Amplitude modulation
3. Frequency modulation
4. The superheterodyne
Aircraft Navigation Principles
1. Radar theory
2. Reflected radiation
Aircraft Fuel System Principles
1. Resistance sensors
2. Capacitive sensors
3. Level sensors
Collision Avoidance and Weather System Principles

Effective Term:
Fall 2024