AVIONICS ME 78506
Lecture : 3
Tutorial : 1
Practical : 3/2
Course Objectives
To familiarize the students on the basic application of electronics & control system in aircraft. To introduce
the basic concepts of navigation & communication systems of aircraft.
Course Outlines:
- Introduction to Avionics
(4 hours)
- Needs of Avionics
- Different components of avionics
- System & integration of avionics
- Digital Avionics
(10 hours)
- Introduction to digital system
- Needs of digital system in aircraft
- Digital computers, Microprocessors & Memories
- Introduction to digital avionics
- Avionics system architecture & data buses
- Introduction of flight deck & cockpit
- Control and display technologies CRT, LED, LCD, EL
- Plasma panel - Touch screen - Direct voice input (DVI)
- Introduction to Avionics System
(10 hours)
- Flight control system
- Auto Flight
- Communication System
- Navigation System
- Utility System
- Electrical & Control System
(9 hours)
- Batteries & Charger
- Electrical Power (AC/DC) Generation
- Emergency Power Generator
- Power Distribution
- Voltage regulation, Circuit protection, Surge Protection & Lighting Arrestor
- External/ Ground Power
- External & Internal Light used in aircraft
- Instruments in Aircraft
(9 hours)
- Pitot static: altimeter,
- Air speed indicator, vertical speed indicator;
- Gyroscopic: artificial horizon, attitude director, direction indicator, horizontal situation
indicator, turns and slip indicator, turn coordinator
- Compasses: direct reading, remote reading;
- Vibration indicating systems — HUMS
- Ground Proximity Warning Systems;
- Other indication and warning indicator
- On Board Maintenance System
(3 hours)
- Central maintenance computers
- Data loading system
- Electronic library system & Printing
- Monitoring & Control system
Laboratory / Project Works:
Practical means project work and report have to be submitted at the end of the course. The report should be around
20-30 pages plus appendix.
- Case study
- Site visit
References:
- Middleton, D.H., Ed., “Avionics Systems, Longman Scientific and Technical”, Longman Group UK Ltd., England.
- Spitzer, C.R., “Digital Avionic Systems”, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, N.J., USA.
- Brain Kendal, “Manual of Avionics”, The English Book House, New Delhi.
- Aircraft Manufacturer’s Manuals & Handbooks
Evaluation Scheme:
The questions will cover all the chapters in the syllabus. The evaluation scheme will be as indicated in the table
below:
Unit |
Chapter |
Topics |
Marks* |
1 |
1 & 6 |
all |
16 |
2 |
2 |
all |
16 |
3 |
3 |
all |
16 |
4 |
4 |
all |
16 |
5 |
5 |
all |
16 |
Total |
80 |
*There could be minor deviation in mark distribution.
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