ATT 112 - Airframe and Instrument Systems

6 Contact Hours, 4.5 Credits
3.75 lecture periods 2.25 lab periods


Concepts, procedures, and regulatory requirements regarding various avionic and aircraft electrical systems. Includes design, construction and testing of both analog and digital instrument panels.

 

Prerequisite(s): ATT 110  and ATT 111  
Information: Students must either have an FAA Airframe license, or complete a knowledge interview with the Avionics faculty.
    

1. Explain concepts of typical analog instrument configurations, systems and components.
2. Explain concepts of typical digital instrument configurations, systems and components.
3. Demonstrate proficiency in the identification, testing and troubleshooting of analog and digital instrument systems.

1. Instrumentation Basics
   1. Instrument Requirements
   2. Classifications and Technologies
   3. Range Marking
   4. Displays
   5. Servo Mechanisms
2. Analog Instruments
   1. Standard analog instrument installation configuration
   2. Mechanical and Temperature Instruments
   3. Pressure Sensing Instruments
   4. Direction Indicating Instruments
   5. Gyroscopic Instruments
   6. Instrument Maintenance
3. Design and Construction of Analog Aircraft Instrument Panel
   1. Block Diagram
   2. Schematic Diagram
   3. Wiring Diagram
   4. Simulation of Instrument Signals
4. Digital Instruments
   1. Data Buses
   2. Displays
5. Design and Construction of Digital Aircraft Instrument Panel
   1. Block Diagram
   2. Schematic Diagram
   3. Wiring Diagram
   4. Simulation of Instrument Signals