ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT SYSTEMS

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Learning Outcomes

describe the different system components used to produce the images on new aircraft glass cockpits and their benefits and demonstrate the increased redundancy in a Glass cockpit.
Describe correct handling of electrostatic sensitive devices and the failures associated with static discharge on electronic equipment
explain the principle of operation of CRT, LED and LCD displays in a modern aircraft.
describe why electrostatic sensitive components are placarded.
identify awareness of restrictions, airworthiness requirements and possible catastrophic effects of unapproved changes to software programs.
state that the Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitoring System (ECAM) has, in principle, the same task as the Engine Indication and Crew Alerting System (EICAS) system.
State the purpose of the ECAM.
Explain how to operate the ECAM system.
Describe the inhibiting functions in relation to different flight phases.
Identify the display units (DU) of ECAM System
Identify the types of DU’s.
Interpret the important colors used by the DU’s
Explain the function of the control panel and how it is operated.
Explain how to select different pages on the DUs.
Explain in the case of a DU failure, switching to another DU is possible.
describe the systems involved and information being presented on EFIS
Explain the function of the control panel and how it is operated.
Explain how to select different pages on the DUs
Explain in the case of a DU failure, switching to another DU is possible.
state that the Engine Indication and Crew Alerting System (EICAS) has, in principle, the same task as the Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitoring (ECAM) system.
State the purpose of the EICAS.
Explain how to operate the EICAS system.
Describe the inhibiting functions in relation to different flight phases.
Identify the display units (DU) of EICAS System
Identify the types of DU’s.
Interpret the important colors used by the DU’s
Explain the function of the control panel and how it is operated.
Explain how to select different pages on the DUs.
Explain in the case of a DU failure, switching to another DU is possible.
describe components of FBW, advantages and disadvantages for the system, system laws and backup system.
describe components of FMS, associated systems, inputs/outputs. Operational database, Navigational database, updates of databases.
describe the GPS system, Satellites, Aircraft components, causes of erroneous position indication.
describe the IRS system components, necessity for an undisturbed startup and the need for landbased updates/calibration.
describe the task of the TCAS II system.
List the necessary TCAS II components.
Explain the principle of TCAS II interrogations.
Define the different TCAS warnings in order to priority.
Describe cabin system control panels and indications.
Describe general aircraft information systems and its components
Describe integrated modular avionics phylosophy.