Application
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).
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 of Performance
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 of Knowledge
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.
Assessment Conditions
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).
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
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 | |
Sectors
Competency Field
Avionic engineering