PA205 - AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

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REQUIRED REFERENCES & MATERIAL: Aircraft Electricity and Electronics

LESSON ONE: Fundamentals of Electricity
    The Electron Theory
    Static Electricity
    Units of Electricity
    Theory of Magnetism
    Magnetic Devices
    Methods of Producing Voltage
    Electromagnetic Induction

LESSON TWO: Applications of Ohm's Law
    Ohm's Law
    Types of Circuits
    Solving Series Circuits
    Solving Parallel Circuits
    Series-Parallel Circuits
    Kirchhoff's Law
    Solution of a Resistance Bridge Circuit
    Ohm's Law's Practical Application

LESSON THREE: Aircraft Storage Batteries
    Dry Cells and Batteries
    Batteries
    Storage Batteries
    Battery Ratings
    Testing of Lead-Acid Batteries
    Battery Charging
    Installation of Aircraft Batteries
    Nickel-Cadmium Storage Batteries
    Charging Nickel-Cadmium Batteries
    Maintenance Procedures

LESSON FOUR: Alternating Current
    Definition and Characteristics
    Effects and Uses of Capacitors in Electric Circuits
    Some Uses for Capacitors
    The Inductance Coil
    Impedance
    Polyphase AC Circuits
    Alternating Current and The Airplane

LESSON FIVE: Electrical Wire and Wiring Practices
    Characteristics of Electrical Wire
    Requirements for Open Wiring
    Connecting Devices
    Bonding and Shielding
    Wire Identification

LESSON SIX: Electrical Control Devices
    Switches
    Circuit Protective Devices
    Resistors
    Inductors
    Capacitors
    Transformers
    The Electron Tube
    Rectifiers
    Transistors
    Other Solid-State Devices
    Cathode-Ray Tube

LESSON SEVEN: Electrical Measuring Instruments
    Meter Movements
    The Ammeter
    The Voltmeter
    The Ohmmeter
    AC Measuring Instruments
    The Multi-meter
    Digital Meters
    The Oscilloscope

LESSON EIGHT: DC Generators and Related Control Circuits
    Generator Theory
    Starter-Generators
    DC Generator Construction
    Generator Control
    Generator Inspection, Service, and Repair

LESSON NINE: Alternators, Inverters, and Related Controls
    AC Generation
    Voltage Regulators
    AC Generators
    Invertors
    Variable-Speed Constant-Frequency Power System

LESSON TEN: Electric Motors
    Motor Theory
    Motor Construction
    AC Motors
    Inspection and Maintenance of Motors

LESSON ELEVEN: Power Distribution System
    Requirements for Power Distribution System
    Main Power Distribution System
    Large Aircraft Electrical System
    DC Electrical System

LESSON TWELVE: Design and Maintenance of Aircraft Electrical Systems
    Requirements for Electrical Systems
    Aircraft Lights
    Large Aircraft Electrical Systems
    Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Electrical System

LESSON THIRTEEN: Radio Theory
    Radio Waves
    Amplifiers
    Functions of a Transmitter
    Principles of Tuning

LESSON FOURTEEN: Communications and Navigation System
    Communications
    Navigation System
    Long-Range Navigation Systems
    Installation of Avionics Equipment
    Antennas

LESSON FIFTEEN: Weather Warning Systems
    Radar
    Weather Radar System
    Radar Maintenance

LESSON SIXTEEN: Electric Instruments and Autopilot Systems
    RPM Measuring Instruments
    Temperature Indicators
    Resistance-type Temperature Indicators
    Synchro Systems
    Fuel-Quantity Indicators
    Vertical-Scale Instruments
    Electronic Flight Systems
    Automatic Flight Control Systems
    Typical Automatic Pilot and Flight Control System
    Automatic Flight and Landing System
    Primary Flight Control Electronic System
    Strap-down Technology

LESSON SEVENTEEN: Digital Electronics
    The Digital Signal
    Digital Numerology
    Binary Code Systems
    Logic Gates
    Integrated Circuits
    Common Logic Circuit Functions
    Computer Operations
    Digital Aircraft Systems
    Troubleshooting Digital Circuits

REVIEW, TESTING, AND TEST CRITIQUE ARE ACCOMPLISHED WITHIN THE TIMES SHOWN FOR THE CLASS