EASA Part 66 Module 5 Practical Training Presented by Qamar Ahsan AeroTrain Corp., USA EAMTC Instructor Seminar 18 - 19 May, 2016 at Lufthansa Technical Training, Frankfurt
EASA Part 66 Module 5 Practical Training
Presented by
Qamar AhsanAeroTrain Corp., USA
EAMTC Instructor Seminar 18 - 19 May, 2016
at
Lufthansa Technical Training, Frankfurt
Part 66 Module 5 Practical Training
Avionics Training in basic training - A fresh approach
1- Evolution of aircraft systems means more electronics in aircraft
2- Limited Module 5 training time to cover Module 5
3- Instructors background is generally airframe/powerplant
4- Avionics systems functionalities can rarely be ‘seen and/or touched’
Avionics Practical Training – the challenge
1- Cost• To configure avionics systems mockups • Avionics Test Equipment
2- Part 147 basic training aircraft limitations• Well equipped mechanically• Older avionics
3- Limited choices of training aids to address Module 5
Curriculum example an EASA-approved SchoolPractical Tasks List
DIGITAL TECHNIQUES AND EIS – CATEGORY B1.1 AND B1.3PRACTICAL TASKS
The student will carry out the following practical tasksüIdentify typical Electronic/Digital aircraft systems
üIdentify symbols on a PFD and ND
üVerify the operation of basic logic gates (AND, OR, NOT)
üIdentify symbols and system status on an ECAM
üPerform BITE tests on aircraft systems
Curriculum example an EASA-approved SchoolPractical Tasks List
DIGITAL TECHNIQUES AND EIS – CATEGORY B1.2 AND B1.4PRACTICAL TASKS
The student will carry out the following practical tasksüIdentify typical Electronic/Digital aircraft systems
üIdentify symbols on a PFD and ND
üIdentify symbols and system status on an ECAM or similar
üPerform BITE tests on aircraft systems
Curriculum example an EASA-approved SchoolPractical Tasks List
DIGITAL TECHNIQUES AND EIS – CATEGORY B2PRACTICAL TASKS (Page 1 of 2)
The student will carry out the following practical tasksüIdentify typical Electronic/Digital aircraft systems
üIdentify symbols on a PFD and ND
üVerify the operation of basic logic gates (AND, OR, NOT)
üConfirm the operation of a logic circuit containing at least three different types of logic gate by deriving the truth table and then measuring the output for all possible input combinations.
üIdentify symbols and system status on an ECAM
üPerform BITE tests on aircraft systems
Curriculum example an EASA-approved SchoolPractical Tasks List
DIGITAL TECHNIQUES AND EIS – CATEGORY B2PRACTICAL TASKS (Page 2 of 2)
ü Design, construct and check a logic monitoring circuit which can check three discrete input conditions
üMeasure and record the operating characteristics of a DAC
üMeasure and record the operating characteristics of an ADC
üConfirm the operation of a complex combinational logic integrated circuit (Adder, Multiplexer, Encoder or Decoder)
üConfirm the operation of a complex sequential logic integrated circuit (Shift Register or Counter)
üCarry out basic operations on a simple microprocessor trainer.
üTerminate a fibre optic cable with a connector.
Problem with the example shown?
üFew practical tasks for a module with 15 topics
üSome major topics (e.g. avionics data bus) not covered practically
üCurriculum assumes that some topics can be taught in classroom lectures without hands-on sessions
üIn your opinion, any other problem(s)?
What Is Needed For Expanding The List Of Practical Tasks?
Below is a suggested list of training resources for Module 5 Training:Topic No. Topic Name Suggested Training Resource
5.1 Electronic instrument systems Inexpensive Desktop Flight Simulator
Interactive CBTGeneral Aviation EFIS/EICAS functional
mockup
5.2 Numbering systems Interactive CBT
Data Bus Simulation Software
5.3 Data conversion Inexpensive Training Kits available from several educational companies
Interactive CBT
5.4 Data Buses Interactive CBT
Data Bus Simulation Software
5.5 Logic Circuits Inexpensive Training Kits available from several educational companies
5.6 Basic Computer Structure Interactive CBT
Single Board Computer Kits
5.7 Microprocessors Inexpensive Training Kits available from several educational companies
5.8 Integrated Circuits Inexpensive Training Kits available from several educational companies
5.9 Multiplexing Inexpensive Training Kits available from several educational companies
5.10 Fiber Optics Interactive CBTFiber Optics Training Kit (Specifically
configured for Avionics Training)
Suggested list of training resources for Module 5 Training (Cont.)
5.11 Electronic Displays Assortment of displays with associated hardware
5.12 Electrostatic Sensitive Devices Interactive CBT
ESD Safety Materials
5.13 Software Management Control Interactive CBT
5.14 Electromagnetic Environment EMC Training Kit (Specifically configured for Avionics Training)
5.15 Typical Electronic / Digital Aircraft systems
General Aviation Integrated Avionics Glass cockpit mockup with Autopilot, TCAS/ADS-B
and FMS featuresNAV/COMM Test Set
DME/Transponder Test SetGPS Test Set
TCAS/ADS-B Test SetInteractive CBT
Suggested list of training resources for Module 5 Training (Cont.)
What Will Be The Practical Tasks List With The Use Of Suggested Training Resources?
DIGITAL TECHNIQUES AND EIS – CATEGORY B1.1 AND B1.3PRACTICAL TASKS (Page 1 of 2)
üIdentify typical Electronic/Digital aircraft systems
üIdentify symbols on a PFD and ND
üUnder varying operating conditions, describe the meaning of displayed
parameters and status indications on EFIS and EMS displays
üOn simulated instruments, correlate the binary numbers with the
displayed parameters
üPerform a simple A/D and D/A conversion.
üUsing databus simulation software explain the data display on
simulated instruments
DIGITAL TECHNIQUES AND EIS – CATEGORY B1.2 AND B1.4PRACTICAL TASKS (Page 2 of 2)
üVerify the operation of basic logic gates (AND, OR, NOT) by hooking up
a simple digital circuit using a logic diagram
üIdentify various components of a simple single board computer
üIdentify Fiber Optic components (Cables and connectors)
üOn a functional mockup of avionics system, perform ramp tests.
üOn a functional mockup of avionics system, explain the logically
possible reasons of instructor-induced faults
üIdentify symbols and system status on an ECAM
üPerform BITE tests on a simulated aircraft system
What Will Be The Practical Tasks List With The Use Of Suggested Training Resources?
DIGITAL TECHNIQUES AND EIS – CATEGORY B2PRACTICAL TASKS (Page 1 of 5)
üIdentify typical Electronic/Digital aircraft systems
üIdentify symbols on a PFD and ND
üUnder varying operating conditions, describe the meaning of displayed
parameters and status indications on EFIS and EMS displays
üOn simulated instruments, correlate the binary, hexadecimal, and octal
numbers with the displayed parameters
üMeasure and record the operating characteristics of a DAC
üMeasure and record the operating characteristics of an ADC
What Will Be The Practical Tasks List With The Use Of Suggested Training Resources?
DIGITAL TECHNIQUES AND EIS – CATEGORY B2PRACTICAL TASKS (Page 2 of 5)
üUsing an altitude encoder, simulate the static pressure and explain the
digital output pattern.
üUsing databus simulation software explain the data display on simulated
instruments
üVerify the operation of basic logic gates (AND, OR, NOT) by hooking up a
simple digital circuit using a logic diagram
üConfirm the operation of a logic circuit containing at least three different
types of logic gate by deriving the truth table and then measuring the output
for all possible input combinations.
What Will Be The Practical Tasks List With The Use Of Suggested Training Resources?
DIGITAL TECHNIQUES AND EIS – CATEGORY B2PRACTICAL TASKS (Page 3 of 5)
üDesign, construct and check a logic monitoring circuit which can check
three discrete input conditions
üConfirm the operation of a complex combinational logic integrated circuit
(Adder, Multiplexer, Encoder or Decoder)
üConfirm the operation of a complex sequential logic integrated circuit
(Shift Register or Counter)
üCarry out basic operations on a simple microprocessor trainer
üIdentify various components of a simple single board computer
üPerform basic data transfer operations using a microprocessor training kit
What Will Be The Practical Tasks List With The Use Of Suggested Training Resources?
DIGITAL TECHNIQUES AND EIS – CATEGORY B2PRACTICAL TASKS (Page 4 of 5)
üDemonstrate the operation of a simple coder & decoder
üDemonstrate the operation of a simple multiplexer and de-multiplexer
üIdentify Fiber Optic components (Cables and connectors)
üTerminate a fiber optic cable with a connector
üTest a simple fiber optic link.
üSoftware management control – on a functional avionics mock-up fix
the system by correct software installation
What Will Be The Practical Tasks List With The Use Of Suggested Training Resources?
DIGITAL TECHNIQUES AND EIS – CATEGORY B2PRACTICAL TASKS (Page 5 of 5)
üDemonstrate EM interference reduction methods in the presence of a
simulated EM interference source
üOn a functional mockup of avionics system, perform ramp tests for NAV,
COMM, ILS, GPS, TCAS, and Audio system.
üOn a functional mockup of avionics system, troubleshoot instructor-
induced faults
üPerform GPS database update on a functional mockup of avionics system
üIdentify symbols and system status on an ECAM
üPerform BITE tests on a simulated aircraft system
What Will Be The Practical Tasks List With The Use Of Suggested Training Resources?
EXAMPLE 1 – Topics 5.2 and 5.4
EXAMPLE 2 – Topics 5.15
EXAMPLE 3 – Topics 5.13
The Objective of expanding the range of practical tasks is to incorporate a learning process that follows the following progress path:
Familiarization
Learn by doing
Competence
Job-ready
Questions ? or Comments?
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