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Avionics Bench Technician (AB81)  Technical Certificate of Credit

Description:

The Avionics Bench Technician certificate program is a sequence of courses that prepare students for employment in the field of avionics maintenance technology - aircraft electronics. Graduates of this program are qualified to work on aircraft electronics in avionics repair stations and should be prepared to sit for the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) General Radio Operating License (GROL) exam.

Entrance date: Each semester

Program Admission Requirements: A High School diploma or equivalent is required plus achievement of appropriate scores on the college's placement test or submission of acceptable SAT or ACT scores.

Applicant must be at least 16 years of age.

Credits required for graduation: 33

Curriculum Outline (33 hours)
Occupational 33
AVIO 1010

(Replaces AVT 101) Pre-requisites: Program Admission Co-requisites: None Provides a review of the basic theory and application of electronics with a primary focus on use in avionic systems. Topics include: atomic theory, DC circuits, AC circuits, alternating current, inductance and transformers, capacitance, resonance and filters, vacuum tubes, and solid state devices.

4
AVIO 1020
Prerequisite: AVIO 1010

(Replaces AVT 102) Provides practical experience in maintaining avionics systems. Topics include: solder/ solderless connecting, use of test instruments, component installation/removal techniques, repair procedures, and troubleshooting techniques.

3
AVIO 1030
Prerequisite: AVIO 1010

(Replaces AVT 103) Introduces the theory and application of radio frequency transmission and reception. Topics include: power supplies, oscillators, amplifiers, transmitters, amplitude modulation, AM receivers, frequency modulation, and antenna systems.

4
AVIO 1040
Prerequisite: AVIO 1010

(Replaces AVT 104) Introduces the theory and application of digital electronics with a primary focus on their use in avionic systems. Topics include: numbering system, logic gates, Boolean algebra, flip-flops, and registers and counters.

4
AVIO 1060
Corequisite: AVIO 1040

(Replaces AVT 106) Focuses on microprocessor based computers used in avionics systems. Topics include: memory, mass storage, computer systems, data bases, and logic systems repair procedures.

4
AVIO 1070
Corequisite: AVIO 1040

(Replaces AVT 107) Continues the study of avionics maintenance practices with emphasis on aircraft communication systems. Topics include: component operation, component location, integration, analysis, maintenance, and ACARS.

5
AVIO 1080
Prerequisite: AVIO 1040 Corequisite: AVIO 1070

(Replaces AVT 108) Continues the study of avionics maintenance practices with emphasis on aircraft navigational systems. Topics include: bridges and monitors, synchros, gyros, and navigation systems.

5
AVIO 1090
Corequisite: AVIO 1080

(Replaces AVT 109) Continues the study of avionics maintenance practices with emphasis on flight director and autopilot systems. Topics include: flight director systems, autopilot systems, and avionics line maintenance test equipment.

4
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