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This document outlines the modules of an educational program on digital techniques and electronic instrument systems. Module 5 covers topics such as electronic instrument systems, numbering systems, data conversion, data buses, logic circuits, basic computer structure, microprocessors, integrated circuits, multiplexing, fibre optics, electronic displays, electrostatic sensitive devices, software management control, and the electromagnetic environment. It also lists typical electronic and digital aircraft systems covered in the module such as ACARS, ECAM, EFIS, EICAS, FBW, FMS, GPS, IRS, and TCAS.

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This document outlines the modules of an educational program on digital techniques and electronic instrument systems. Module 5 covers topics such as electronic instrument systems, numbering systems, data conversion, data buses, logic circuits, basic computer structure, microprocessors, integrated circuits, multiplexing, fibre optics, electronic displays, electrostatic sensitive devices, software management control, and the electromagnetic environment. It also lists typical electronic and digital aircraft systems covered in the module such as ACARS, ECAM, EFIS, EICAS, FBW, FMS, GPS, IRS, and TCAS.

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28.11.

2003 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 315/93

MODULE 5. DIGITAL TECHNIQUES ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT SYSTEMS

Level

B1.1 B1.2
A B2
B1.3 B1.4

5.1 Electronic Instrument Systems 1 2 2 3

Typical systems arrangements and cockpit layout of elec-


tronic instrument systems.

5.2 Numbering Systems — 1 — 2

Numbering systems: binary, octal and hexadecimal;

Demonstration of conversions between the decimal and


binary, octal and hexadecimal systems and vice versa.

5.3 Data Conversion — 1 — 2

Analogue Data, Digital Data;

Operation and application of analogue to digital, and


digital to analogue converters, inputs and outputs, limita-
tions of various types.

5.4 Data Buses — 2 — 2

Operation of data buses in aircraft systems, including


knowledge of ARINC and other specifications.

5.5 Logic Circuits

(a) — 2 — 2

Identification of common logic gate symbols, tables and


equivalent circuits;

Applications used for aircraft systems, schematic diagrams.

(b) — — — 2

Interpretation of logic diagrams.

5.6 Basic Computer Structure

(a) 1 2 — —

Computer terminology (including bit, byte, software, hard-


ware, CPU, IC, and various memory devices such as RAM,
ROM, PROM);

Computer technology (as applied in aircraft systems).

(b) — — — 2

Computer related terminology;

Operation, layout and interface of the major components


in a micro computer including their associated bus
systems;

Information contained in single and multiaddress instruc-


tion words;

Memory associated terms;

Operation of typical memory devices;

Operation, advantages and disadvantages of the various


data storage systems.
L 315/94 EN Official Journal of the European Union 28.11.2003

Level

B1.1 B1.2
A B2
B1.3 B1.4

5.7 Microprocessors — — — 2

Functions performed and overall operation of a micropro-


cessor;

Basic operation of each of the following microprocessor


elements: control and processing unit, clock, register, arith-
metic logic unit.

5.8 Integrated Circuits — — — 2

Operation and use of encoders and decoders;

Function of encoder types;

Uses of medium, large and very large scale integration.

5.9 Multiplexing — — — 2

Operation, application and identification in logic diagrams


of multiplexers and demultiplexers.

5.10 Fibre Optics — 1 1 2

Advantages and disadvantages of fibre optic data transmis-


sion over electrical wire propagation;

Fibre optic data bus;

Fibre optic related terms;

Terminations;

Couplers, control terminals, remote terminals;

Application of fibre optics in aircraft systems.

5.11 Electronic Displays — 2 — 2

Principles of operation of common types of displays used


in modern aircraft, including

Cathode Ray Tubes, Light Emitting Diodes and Liquid


Crystal Display.

5.12 Electrostatic Sensitive Devices 1 2 2 2

Special handling of components sensitive to electrostatic


discharges;

Awareness of risks and possible damage, component and


personnel anti-static protection devices.

5.13 Software Management Control — 2 1 2

Awareness of restrictions, airworthiness requirements and


possible catastrophic effects of unapproved changes to
software programmes.
28.11.2003 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 315/95

Level

B1.1 B1.2
A B2
B1.3 B1.4

5.14 Electromagnetic Environment — 2 2 2

Influence of the following phenomena on maintenance


practices for electronic system:

EMC-Electromagnetic Compatibility

EMI-Electromagnetic Interference

HIRF-High Intensity Radiated Field

Lightning/lightning protection

5.15 Typical Electronic/Digital Aircraft Systems — 2 2 2

General arrangement of typical electronic/digital aircraft


systems and associated BITE

(Built In Test Equipment) testing such as:

ACARS-ARINC Communication and Addressing and


Reporting System

ECAM-Electronic Centralised Aircraft Monitoring

EFIS-Electronic Flight Instrument System

EICAS-Engine Indication and Crew Alerting System

FBW-Fly by Wire

FMS-Flight Management System

GPS-Global Positioning System

IRS-Inertial Reference System

TCAS-Traffic Alert Collision Avoidance System

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