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:

  1. Introduction to Avionics
    (4 hours)
    1. Needs of Avionics
    2. Different components of avionics
    3. System & integration of avionics
  2. Digital Avionics
    (10 hours)
    1. Introduction to digital system
      1. Needs of digital system in aircraft
      2. Digital computers, Microprocessors & Memories
    2. Introduction to digital avionics
      1. Avionics system architecture & data buses
      2. Introduction of flight deck & cockpit
      3. Control and display technologies CRT, LED, LCD, EL
      4. Plasma panel - Touch screen - Direct voice input (DVI)
  3. Introduction to Avionics System
    (10 hours)
    1. Flight control system
    2. Auto Flight
    3. Communication System
    4. Navigation System
    5. Utility System
  4. Electrical & Control System
    (9 hours)
    1. Batteries & Charger
    2. Electrical Power (AC/DC) Generation
    3. Emergency Power Generator
    4. Power Distribution
    5. Voltage regulation, Circuit protection, Surge Protection & Lighting Arrestor
    6. External/ Ground Power
    7. External & Internal Light used in aircraft
  5. Instruments in Aircraft
    (9 hours)
    1. Pitot static: altimeter,
    2. Air speed indicator, vertical speed indicator;
    3. Gyroscopic: artificial horizon, attitude director, direction indicator, horizontal situation indicator, turns and slip indicator, turn coordinator
    4. Compasses: direct reading, remote reading;
    5. Vibration indicating systems — HUMS
    6. Ground Proximity Warning Systems;
    7. Other indication and warning indicator
  6. On Board Maintenance System
    (3 hours)
    1. Central maintenance computers
    2. Data loading system
    3. Electronic library system & Printing
    4. 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.

  1. Case study
  2. Site visit

References:

  1. Middleton, D.H., Ed., “Avionics Systems, Longman Scientific and Technical”, Longman Group UK Ltd., England.
  2. Spitzer, C.R., “Digital Avionic Systems”, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, N.J., USA.
  3. Brain Kendal, “Manual of Avionics”, The English Book House, New Delhi.
  4. 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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