Electronics Instruments and Systems
Aircraft Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance
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 | UGM207 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 2 | Fall | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Satılmış ÜRGÜN
Lecturer Nezih KAYA
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Describes typical system arrangements of electronic instrument systems and their cockpit layout
2) Explain operation principles and structure of the data buses in the aircraft.
3) Explain structure and role of fiber-optics in data communication in the aircraft.
4) Explain the forming conditions and problems about static electricity.
5) Explain the concept of electromagnetic interference and its effects.
6) Explains software management control in aviation
7) Explain the operation of typical Electronic / Digital Aircraft Systems and their relationship with each other.
8) Explain the types of electronic displays and their operations.
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Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
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) Typical systems arrangements and cockpit layout of electronic instrument systems. Fiber Optics;2) 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
3) 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.
4) Electrostatic sensitive devices; Special handling of components sensitive to electrostatic discharges; Awareness of risks and possible damage, component and personnel anti-static protection devices.
5) EMC-Electromagnetic Compatibility; EMI-Electromagnetic Interference, HIRF-High Intensity Radiated Field, Lightning/lightning protection
6) Software Management, Awareness of restrictions, airworthiness requirements and possible catastrophic effects of unapproved changes to software programmes
7) 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
8) EICAS-Engine Indication and Crew Alerting System, ECAM-Electronic Centralised Aircraft Monitoring, EFIS-Electronic Flight Instrument System,
9) FBW-Fly-by-Wire,
10) FMS-Flight Management System,
11) IRS - Inertial Navigation/Referans System GPS - Global Positioning System TCAS : Traffic Collision Avoidance System
12) Integrated Modular Avionics
13) Cabin Systems,
14) Information Systems
15) Final Exam week
16) Final exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Demonstration
5) Self Study
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