AVM 209 - Intermediate Electricity

1. Demonstrate understanding of aircraft electrical systems.
2. Demonstrate understanding of communication and navigation systems.
3. Demonstrate the ability to perform common processes/procedures associated with aircraft electrical systems, and communication and navigation systems.

1. Introduction
   1. Ohm’s Law
   2. Current
   3. Electromotive Force (Voltage)
   4. Resistance
   5. Electromagnetic Generation of Power
   6. Alternating Current (AC) Introduction
   7. Opposition to Current Flow of AC
2. Aircraft Batteries
3. DC Generators
   1. Theory of Operation
   2. Generation of a DC Voltage
   3. Construction Features of DC Generators
   4. Armature
   5. Commutators
   6. Armature Reaction
   7. Compensating Windings
   8. Interpoles
   9. Types of DC Generators
   10. Generator Ratings
   11. Generator Terminals
4. DC Motor Maintenance
   1. Theory of Operation
   2. Generation of a DC Voltage
   3. DC Motors
   4. Force Between Parallel Conductors
   5. Developing Torque
   6. Basic DC Motor
5. DC Motor Construction
   1. Armature Assembly
   2. Field Assembly
   3. Brush Assembly
   4. End Frame
6. Types of DC Motors
   1. Series DC Motor
   2. Shunt DC Motor
   3. Compound DC Motor
7. Counter Electromotive Force (emf)
   1. Types of Duty
   2. Reversing Motor Direction
   3. Compound DC Motor
   4. Motor Speed
8. AC Motors
   1. Types of AC Motors
   2. Three-Phase Induction Motor
   3. Compound DC Motor
   4. Rotating Magnetic Field
   5. Construction of Induction Motor
   6. Induction Motor Slip
   7. Single-Phase Induction Motor
   8. Shaded Pole Induction Motor
   9. Split-Phase Motor
   10. Capacitor Start Motor
   11. Direction of Rotation of Induction Motors
   12. Synchronous Motor
   13. AC Series Motor
   14. Maintenance of AC Motors
9. Alternators
   1. Basic Alternators and Classifications
   2. Method of Excitation
   3. Number of Phases
   4. Armature or Field Rotation
   5. Wye Connection (Three-Phase)
   6. Delta Connection (Three Phase)
   7. Alternator Rectifier Unit
   8. Brushless Alternator
   9. Alternator Frequency
   10. Starter Generator
   11. Alternator Rating
   12. Regulation of Generator Voltage
   13. Voltage Regulation with a Vibrating-Type Regulator
   14. Three Unit Regulators
   15. Differential Relay Switch
   16. Overvoltage and Field Control Relays
10. Generator Control Units (GCU)
    1. Basic Functions of a Generator Control Unit (GCU)
    2. Voltage Regulation
    3. Overvoltage Protection
    4. Parallel Generator Operations
    5. Over-Excitation Protection
    6. Differential Voltage
    7. Reverse Current Sensing
11. Alternator Constant Speed Drive System
12. Hydraulic Transmission
13. Voltage Regulation of Alternators
14. Aircraft Electrical Systems
    1. Small Single-Engine Aircraft
    2. Light Multi-Engine Aircraft
    3. Large Multi-Engine Aircraft
15. Wiring Installation
    1. Wiring Installation
    2. Wire Types
    3. Wire Size Selection
    4. Wire Identification
    5. Wire Installation and Routing
    6. Lacing and Tying Wire Bundles
    7. Wire Termination
    8. Wire Inspection
16. Electrical System Components
    1. Switches
    2. Relays and Solenoids (Electromagnetic Switches)
    3. Current Limiting Devices
17. Aircraft Lighting Systems
    1. Exterior Lights
    2. Interior Lights
    3. Maintenance and Inspection of Lighting Systems
18. Communication and Navigation
    1. Avionics in Aviation Maintenance
    2. History of Avionics
19. Fundamentals of Electronics
    1. Analog Versus Digital Electronics
    2. Analog Electronics
20. Radio Communication
    1. Radio Waves
    2. Loading Information onto a Radio Wave
    3. Radio Transmitters and Receivers
    4. Antennas
21. Radio Navigation
    1. VOR Navigation System
    2. Automatic Direction Finder (ADF)
    3. Radio Magnetic Indicator (RMI)
    4. Instrument Landing Systems (ILS)
    5. Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)
    6. Area Navigation (RNAV)
    7. Radar Beacon Transponder
    8. Collision Avoidance Systems
    9. Radio Altimeter
    10. Weather Radar
    11. Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)
    12. Long Range Aid to Navigation System (LORAN)
    13. Global Positioning System (GPS)
22. Inertial Navigation System (INS)/Inertial Reference System (IRS)
23. Installation of Communication and Navigation Equipment
    1. Approval of New Avionics Equipment Installations
    2. Considerations
    3. Cooling and Moisture
    4. Vibration Isolation
24. Reducing Radio Interference
    1. Shielding
    2. Isolation
    3. Bonding
    4. Static Discharge Wicks
25. Installation of Aircraft Antenna Systems
    1. Transmission Lines
    2. Maintenance Procedure