Electronics Instruments and Systems
Avionics
Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics Instruments and Systems | UEE207 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 2 | Fall | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Satılmış ÜRGÜN
Assistant Prof. Dr. Nasır ÇORUH
Lecturer Nezih KAYA
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explain the general structure of the indicator types used in avionic systems.
2) Explain operation principles and structure of the data buses in the aircraft.
3) Explain structure and role of fiber-optic sensors in the aircraft.
4) Explain the forming conditions and problems about static electricity.
5) Explain the information about Electromagnetics.
6) Knows the structure and operation of air data systems.
7) Knows the navigation systems in general.
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| 7 | Low | High | No relation | Middle | Middle | No relation | Low | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | No relation | Low | High | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Basic Electricity, Basic Electrınics
Course Contents
Typical systems arrangements and cockpit layout of electronic instrument systems. Fiber Optics; Advantages and disadvantages of fibre optic data transmission over electrical wire propagation; Fibre optic data bus; Fibre optic related terms; Terminations;Couplers, control terminals, remote terminals; Application of fibre optics in aircraft systems, Electronic Displays; Principles of operation of common types of displays used in modern aircraft, including Cathode Ray Tubes, Light Emitting Diodes and Liquid Crystal Display. Electrostatic sensitive devices; Special handling of components sensitive to electrostatic discharges; Awareness of risks and possible damage, component and personnel anti-static protection devices. Software Management, Awareness of restrictions, airworthiness requirements and possible catastrophic effects of unapproved changes to software programmes. Electromagnetic environment; Influence of the following phenomena on maintenance practices for electronic system: EMC-Electromagnetic Compatibility; EMI-Electromagnetic Interference, HIRF-High Intensity Radiated Field, Lightning/lightning protection. Typical digital aircraft systems; General arrangement of typical electronic/digital aircraft systems and associated BITE (Built In Test Equipment) such as: ACARS-ARINC Communication and Addressing and Reporting System EICAS-Engine Indication and Crew Alerting System, FBW-Fly-by-Wire, FMS-Flight Management System, IRS-Inertial Reference System; ECAM-Electronic Centralised Aircraft Monitoring, EFIS-Electronic Flight Instrument System, GPS-Global Positioning System, TCAS-Traffic Alert Collision Avoidance System, Integrated Modular Avionics, Cabin Systems, Information Systems
Weekly Schedule
1) Avionic systems Basic knowledge on Autoflight (ATA 22), Communication (ATA 23), Navigation systems (ATA 34); Electronic instrument systems Basic knowledge on Electronic instrument systems2) Electronic displays Principles of operation of common types of displays used in modem aircraft, including cathode Ray tubes, light emitting diodes and liquid crystal display
3) Instrument systems (ATA 31)
4) Instrument systems (ATA 31) Pilot static systems,altimeters, vertical speed indicators; airspeed indicators, Gyroscopic principles,artificial horizons, slip indicators,round proximity warning systems Directional gyros, compass systems, Stall warning systems and angle of attack indicating systems
5) Instrument systems (ATA 31) Pilot static systems, altimeters, vertical speed indicators, airspeed indicators, machmeters gyroscopic principles, artificial horizons, slip indicators
6) Compass systems,stall warning systems and angle of attack indicating systems;vibration measurement and indication
7) Instrument systems (ATA 31)
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Typical electronic / Digital aircraft systems,general arrangement of typical electronic/digital aircraft systems and associated BITE (Built in test Equipment) testing such as:ACARS - ARINC communication and addressing and reporting system,ECAM - Electronic centralised aircraft monitoring,EFIS - Electronic flight instrument system
10) EICAS - Engine indication and crew alerting system FBW - Fly by Wire FMS - Flight Management System GPS - Global positioning system IRS - Inertial reference system TCAS - Traffic Alert Collision Avoidance System
11) Data ‘Bus’ Working of aircraft data busses and specifications of ARINC
12) Fibre optics Advantages and disadvantages of fibre optic data transmission over electrical wire propagation Fibre optic data bus Fibre optic related terms Terminations Couplers, control terminals, remote terminals; Application of fibre optics in aircraft systems
13) Electrostatic sensitive devices Special handling of components sensitive to electrostatic discharges Awareness of risks and possible damage, component and personnel anti-static protection devices
14) Electromagnetic environment Influence of the following phenomena on maintenance practices for electronic system: EMC - Electromagnetic Compatibility EMI - Electromagnetic Interference HIRF - High intensity radiated field Lightning/lightning protection.
15) Electromagnetic environment Influence of the following phenomena on maintenance practices for electronic system: EMC - Electromagnetic compatibility EMI - Electromagnetic interference HIRF - High intensity radiated field Lightning/lightning protection.
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Uçak ElektronikGösterge Sistemleri, Palme Yayın evi,2022
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Group Study
4) Case Study
5) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required