ATT 111 - Avionics Installer

4.50 Credits, 6.00 Contact Hours
3.75 lecture periods 2.25 lab periods
In depth coverage of wire and component installations for Avionics. Includes maintenance standards for repairing wiring and transmission cables, identification and sizing of electrical components, as well as component installation methods. Also includes best practice for Avionics Technicians evaluating and planning repairs.

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

Course Learning Outcomes

Explain concepts of electrical wire maintenance including wire and tool identification.
Explain concepts of electrical wire and component installation.
Demonstrate proficiency in wire maintenance and installation.

Outline:

Identification
1. Wire sizing
2. Pin identification
3. Connector types
4. Wire marking and identification
Conductors and Conductor Protection
1. Solid
2. Stranded
3. Twisted
4. Bare
5. Insulated
6. Co-ax/Tri-ax
7. Heat Shrink/Spiral Wrap/Conduit
Wire Harness Installation
1. Wire repair standards
2. Wire stripping
3. Splice methods
4. Termination methods
5. Pin removal/insertion methods
6. Clamping/Securing
7. Routing
8. Strain Relief
9. Chafe Protection
Component Installation Methods
1. Rack mount
2. Tray mount
3. Shock mount
4. Panel mount
5. Surface mount

Effective Term:
Fall 2024