2021-2022 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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ATT 100 - Basic Electricity for Avionics 3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
3 lecture periods 0 lab periods
Basic electricity for Avionics. Includes the study of matter, electron theory, current/electron flow, direct and alternating current, Ohm’s Law, Kirchoff’s laws, circuit elements, use of testing equipment, and electrical calculation and measurements. Also includes interpretation of schematics and other wiring diagrams, battery theory and maintenance, aircraft electrical systems, and introduction of solid state components.
Prerequisite(s): GTM 105V
Course Learning Outcomes
1. Discuss basic electron theory.
2. Describe circuit elements and current flow.
3. Explain the relationships between voltage, current, resistance and power within an electrical circuit.
4. Calculate and measure electrical power.
5. Calculate and measure capacitance and inductance, and describe their physical and electrical properties.
6. Use Volt-Ohm multimeter and other equipment for measuring continuity, resistance, voltage, and current.
7. Perform measurements and troubleshooting using test equipment.
8. Describe, inspect, and service aircraft batteries.
9. Interpret wiring diagrams and apply logic functions.
10. Select proper wire type and size for electrical installations and maintenance.
11. Discuss the construction and operation of solid state devices.
12. Reference proper technical data.
13. Operate and troubleshoot navigation and communication systems.
Outline:
I. Basic Electron and Electrical Theory
A. Types of current and voltage
B. Units of electrical measurement
C. Powers of ten and scientific notation
D. Static electricity
E. Electric and magnetic fields (EMF)
F. Ohm’s Law
G. Resistance, conductors, and insulators
H. Sources of electric energy
II. Direct Current (DC) and Alternating Current (AC)
A. Ohm’s Law
B. DC schematics evaluation (series-parallel and complex circuits)
C. AC circuit principles
D. Circuit impedance calculations
III. Use of Test Equipment to Measure Continuity, Voltage, Current, Resistance, Inductance and Capacitance
A. Circuit elements
B. Capacitors, resistors, and inductors
C. Switches
D. Protective devices
E. Volt-Ohm multimeters
F. DC power supplies
G. High potential testers and harness testers
H. LCR meter for inductance and capacitance
I. Simple circuit troubleshooting
IV. Binary and Octal Numbers Systems
A. Binary count and math
B. Octal number conversion
C. Hexadecimal number system
V. Logic Functions
A. Boolean logic
B. Gates and symbols
C. Flip flops
D. Half and full adders
VI. Solid State Devices
A. Semiconductor elements
B. Diodes
1. Rectifying
2 Light Emitting
3 Voltage Regulating
C. Transistors
D. Integrated circuits
E. PCB (printed circuit boards)
VII. Simple Solid State Circuits
A. Amplifiers
B. Multi-vibrator oscillators
C. 555 chip oscillators
VIII. Aircraft Batteries
A. Lead acid batteries
B. Nickel cadmium batteries
C. Battery maintenance and safety
IX. Aircraft Wiring
A. Wire type and size
B. Wire installation
C. Troubleshooting
Effective Term:
Fall 2016
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