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Lay out avionic flight management systems

Lay out avionic flight management systems

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA271A
State Code
W8397
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
23/01/2012
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/06/2011
Field of Education
031503 - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Original Release Date
30/06/2011
Nominal Hours
120
Description
This unit is part of Diploma and Advanced Diploma training pathways. It covers the basic design and layout to block diagram level of avionic flight management systems.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Lay out to block diagram level a flight instrument system
  • 1.1. The various aircraft flight instrument systems are identified
  • 1.2. Flight instrument system components are identified
  • 1.3. A typical advanced flight instrument system is sketched at block diagram level
  • 1.4. Flight instrument system maintenance requirements are identified
2. Lay out to block diagram level an instrument navigation system
  • 2.1. The various instrument navigation systems are identified
  • 2.2. Instrument navigation system components are identified
  • 2.3. A typical instrument navigation system is sketched at block diagram level
  • 2.4. Instrument navigation system maintenance requirements are identified
3. Lay out to block diagram level an aircraft communication system
  • 3.1. Aircraft communication systems are identified
  • 3.2. Communication system components are identified
  • 3.3. A typical communication system is sketched at block diagram level
  • 3.4. Communication systems maintenance requirements are identified
4. Lay out to block diagram level an aircraft pulse system
  • 4.1. Aircraft pulse systems are identified
  • 4.2. Pulse system components are identified
  • 4.3. A typical pulse system is sketched at block diagram level
  • 4.4. Pulse system maintenance requirements are identified
5. Lay out to block diagram level an aircraft radio navigation system
  • 5.1. Aircraft radio navigation systems are identified
  • 5.2. Radio navigation system components are identified
  • 5.3. A typical radio navigation system is sketched at block diagram level
  • 5.4. Radio navigation system maintenance requirements are identified
6. Lay out to block diagram level an aircraft electronic system
  • 6.1. Aircraft electronic systems are identified
  • 6.2. Electronic system components are identified
  • 6.3. A typical electronic system is sketched at block diagram level
  • 6.4. Electronic system maintenance requirements are identified
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Application
Application of this unit may relate to:
individual or team-related activities
Aircraft flight instrument systems
Aircraft flight instrument systems may include:
airspeed indication
pitot static systems
vertical speed indication
air data
machmeter
altimeters, including servo and encoding
angle of attack and stall warning/avoidance
turn and slip
directional gyros
artificial horizons
attitude heading reference
Flight instrument system components
Flight instrument system components may include:
the major components of each of the above systems that would be shown in a block diagram or schematic
Instrument navigation systems
Instrument navigation systems may include:
remote reading gyro compass
direct reading compass
ground proximity warning
flight data recording
inertial navigation
Instrument navigation system components
Instrument navigation system components may include:
the major components of each of the above systems that would be shown in a block diagram or schematic
Aircraft communication systems
Aircraft communication systems may include:
HF radio
VHF radio
UHF radio
satellite communications
communications addressing and reporting
audio integration and intercommunications
cockpit voice recording
emergency location
Communication system components
Communication system components may include:
the major components of each of the above systems that would be shown in a block diagram
Aircraft pulse systems
Aircraft pulse systems may include:
navigation radar
search radar
weapons system radar
radar altimeter
air traffic control transponder
distance measuring equipment
tactical air navigation
doppler
collision avoidance
Pulse system components
Pulse system components may include:
the major components of each of the above systems that would be shown in a block diagram
Aircraft radio navigation systems
Aircraft radio navigation systems may include:
instrument landing
automatic direction finding
VHF omni range
global navigation
Radio navigation system components
Radio navigation system components may include:
the major components of each of the above systems that would be shown in a block diagram
Aircraft electronic systems
Aircraft electronic systems may include:
automatic flight control
automatic engine control
electronic instrument display
flight management
Electronic system components
Electronic system components may include:
the major components of each of the above systems that would be shown in a block diagram
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to identify avionic systems and their components, lay out typical systems at block diagram level and identify related maintenance requirements. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit may be assessed off the job in a training environment equipped to provide exposure to the range of system types and components. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required and must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.
Method of assessment

Guidance information for assessment
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUE43 MEA271 Lay out avionic flight management systems Unit of competency