AVT 327
AIRCRAFT COMMUNICATION, NAVIGATION AND PULSE SYSTEMS
FALL 2009
Instructor: Dennis
R. Hannon
Telephone:
618-453-9208/536-3371
Email:
Web Page: http://mypage.siu.edu/dhannon
Office
Hours: As posted, by appointment
Course
Texts: Principles of Avionics, Helfrick A., 1st
(or later) Ed. (Required)
ISBN 1-88544-10-3 Appox $90
Electronics, Principles
and Applications, Schuler (Reference)
Digital
Electronics; A Practical Approach, Kleitz (Reference)
Materials: Pocket Calculator with Log and
Trig functions
5-10
sheets graph paper
Students may bring a laptop to class for note
taking and
and uploading reference material. WiFi
is not currently
available at AvTech
Course Description: This course will introduce the student to the theory of operation of traditional
aircraft communication and navigation equipment including VHF transceivers, VOR
receivers, ILS receivers, ADF receivers, transponders
and DMEs. The systems presented will be discussed to the block diagram level.
An emphasis will be placed on functional analysis of each system from a minimum
operational performance perspective. Basic operational and trouble analysis
techniques with typical aircraft electronics test equipment will be presented.
This class will typically meet three hours per week for lecture and two hours
per week for lab. This schedule may be altered slightly from time-to-time
to accommodate either lecture or lab as required. Lecture materials will be made available to
students via CD ROM disc and Email.
Students will be required to acquire an SIU Email address during the
first week of class.
Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course each successful student
will be able to:
1. Explain the operation of a basic communications receiver and
transmitter.
2. Analyze and explain the operation of an aircraft COMM transceiver.
3. Analyze and explain the operation of an aircraft audio control
system.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the VOR system.
5. Explain the Instrument Landing System (ILS) currently in use.
6. Explain the operation of the Automatic Direction Finder (ADF) System.
7. Explain the operation of ATCRBS transponder and DME equipment.
8. Perform operational checks to verify minimum performance standards
are
met for
basic aircraft communication and navigation systems.
Lecture session topics:
Unit I
1. Receivers and Transmitters
2.
VHF COM Transceivers
3.
HF Transceivers
Unit II
4.
VOR NAV System
5.
Instrument Landing Systems (ILS/LOC/GS/MB)
6.
Automatic Direction Finders (ADF/NDB)
7.
Audio Control and Switching Systems
Unit III
8.
ACTRBS Transponders
9.
Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)
Grading: Lecture tests will be administered on a regular basis
for the topics outlined above. Lecture
points will comprise 2/3 of the student’s grade, lab assignments and class
participation 1/3. Final grades will be
a function of points earned vs. points available at the end of the
semester. The grading scale is standard
for the Aviation Technology Department.
Point Distribution:
Unit Tests 3 @ 100 points = 300
Final Examination = 100
Lab Assignments/Participation = 100
Lab Practical Examination = 100
Total Points Possible = 600
Grading Scale:
100% – 90% = A 540 – 600 points
89% - 80% = B 480 – 539 points
79% - 70% = C 420 – 479 points
69% - 60% = D 360 – 419 points
<60% =
F < 360 points
Tools and Supplies:
Each student is expected to
have appropriate tools available for each laboratory period. As a
minimum, students should have a DMM, inspection
mirror and flashlight. Lockers and
lockable drawers are available in the Aviation Technology building for tool storage, however students must assume primary responsibility
for tool storage.
