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MEA271
Lay out avionic flight management systems

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency requires application of basic knowledge of avionic flight management systems function, design and layout including typical instrument, radio and electronic systems during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.

The unit is part of Diploma and Advanced Diploma training pathways. It is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).

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Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

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

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

sketching typical avionic flight management systems at block diagram level.

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.

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

the atmosphere

pitot static systems

magnetism

function of gyroscopes

use of synchros and servos

basics of analogue electronics

aircraft instrument systems and their components

aircraft instrument system maintenance requirements

radio, navigation and radar basics

aircraft communication, pulse and radio navigation systems and their components

communication, pulse and radio navigation system maintenance requirements

basics of digital electronics

basic computer architecture

use of data buses

automatic flight control systems and their components

automatic engine control systems and their components

flight management systems and their components

display systems and their components

aircraft electronic system maintenance requirements.

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.

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.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

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

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Aircraft flight instrument systems 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 (DGs)

Artificial horizons (AHs)

Attitude heading reference

Flight instrument system components include:

The major components of each of the above systems that would be shown in a block diagram or schematic

Instrument navigation systems include:

Remote reading gyro compass

Direct reading compass

Ground proximity warning

Flight data recording

Inertial navigation

Instrument navigation system components include:

The major components of each of the above systems that would be shown in a block diagram or schematic

Aircraft communication systems include:

High frequency (HF) radio

Very high frequency (VHF) radio

Ultra-high frequency (UHF) radio

Satellite communications

Communications addressing and reporting

Audio integration and intercommunications

Cockpit voice recording

Emergency location

Communication system components include:

The major components of each of the above systems that would be shown in a block diagram

Aircraft pulse systems 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 include:

The major components of each of the above systems that would be shown in a block diagram

Aircraft radio navigation systems include:

Instrument landing

Automatic direction finding

VHF omni range

Global navigation

Radio navigation system components include:

The major components of each of the above systems that would be shown in a block diagram

Aircraft electronic systems include:

Automatic flight control

Automatic engine control

Electronic instrument display

Flight management

Electronic system components include:

The major components of each of the above systems that would be shown in a block diagram

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

sketching typical avionic flight management systems at block diagram level.

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.

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

the atmosphere

pitot static systems

magnetism

function of gyroscopes

use of synchros and servos

basics of analogue electronics

aircraft instrument systems and their components

aircraft instrument system maintenance requirements

radio, navigation and radar basics

aircraft communication, pulse and radio navigation systems and their components

communication, pulse and radio navigation system maintenance requirements

basics of digital electronics

basic computer architecture

use of data buses

automatic flight control systems and their components

automatic engine control systems and their components

flight management systems and their components

display systems and their components

aircraft electronic system maintenance requirements.

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.

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.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
The various aircraft flight instrument systems are identified 
Flight instrument system components are identified 
A typical advanced flight instrument system is sketched at block diagram level 
Flight instrument system maintenance requirements are identified 
The various instrument navigation systems are identified 
Instrument navigation system components are identified 
A typical instrument navigation system is sketched at block diagram level 
Instrument navigation system maintenance requirements are identified 
Aircraft communication systems are identified 
Communication system components are identified 
A typical communication system is sketched at block diagram level 
Communication systems maintenance requirements are identified 
Aircraft pulse systems are identified 
Pulse system components are identified 
A typical pulse system is sketched at block diagram level 
Pulse system maintenance requirements are identified 
Aircraft radio navigation systems are identified 
Radio navigation system components are identified 
A typical radio navigation system is sketched at block diagram level 
Radio navigation system maintenance requirements are identified 
Aircraft electronic systems are identified 
Electronic system components are identified 
A typical electronic system is sketched at block diagram level 
Electronic system maintenance requirements are identified 

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