Avionics

Approval of New Avionics Equipment Installations Most of the avionics equipment discussed in the Communication and Navigation series is only repairable by the manufacturer or FAA-certified repair stations that are licensed to perform specific work. The airframe technician, however, must competently remove, install, inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot these increasingly complicated electronic devices and systems. It is imperative … Read more

Suppression of unwanted electromagnetic fields and electrostatic discharge interference is essential on all aircraft. In communication radios, this is noticeable as audible noise. In other components, the effects may not be audible but pose a threat to proper system operation. Large discharges of static electricity can permanently damage the sensitive solid-state microelectronics found in nearly … Read more

Knowledge of antenna installation and maintenance is especially important as these tasks are performed by the aircraft technician. Antennas take many forms and sizes depending upon the frequency of the transmitter and receiver to which they are connected. Airborne antennas must be mechanically secure. The air loads on an antenna are significant and must be … Read more