Aircraft Technician - A.C. Electrical Equipment

A.C. Electrical Equipment (AMTA 2329)

Total Credits: 3
Lecture Credits: 2.00
Lab Credits: 1.00

Description: This course covers the theory, operation, minor maintenance, and inspection of aircraft communication and navigational systems with emphasis on installation and inspection of radios and antennas. You will learn the basics of A.C. electricity, A.C. meters and measurements, solid-state devices, capacitors, inductors, transformers, and A.C. circuits.

Topical Outline:

Learning Outcomes:
1. 1. Calculate values for various AC circuits
2. 2. Wire series and parallel resistance, capacitive and inductive AC circuits
3. 3. Define alternating current terms and trace AC circuit diagrams
4. 4. Identify various communication and navigation antennas
5. 5. Inspect an Emergency Locator Transmitter
6. 6. Explain the operating principles of autopilot systems and components

Prerequisites: 

Placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051; placement into MATH 0070 or completion of MATH 0060.