
Avionics Troubleshooting
and Repair
by Edward Maher
Covers FAA-related rules and regulations. Teaches recognition, diagnostic, and problem-solving processes.
This is a book written for pilots and the beginning professional technician. It will give you everything you need for installation procedures, routine maintenance and testing, and the correction of basic system faults.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Rules to Fly By
Avionics Shop Requirements
technician certification, avionics shop certification
technician's responsibility, work pilots are allowed to do
Avionics Decisions
choosing avionics, avionics radio retrofits, TKM
updates and modifications, used radios, anti theft
strategies, new radios, purchasing considerations,
TSO requirements, cooling fans, installation
Avionics Installation & Repair
developing an installation plan, panel modification,
antennas, soldering, circuit boards and wiring repairs,
electrostatic damage, wiring, tools, paperwork for
installations and repair, installation checklist, wiring
failure, corrosion and contamination
Microphones, Headsets, Intercoms
microphones, headsets, ANR headsets, intercoms,
speakers
Audio Systems
audio and noise, audio panel manufacturers
Antennas
polarization,choosing an antenna, antenna problems,
rebonding antennas
Communication Receivers and Transmitters
FCC frequency change, installation tips, antennas,
COMM radio problems, NAV/COMM manufacturers,
handheld tranceivers
Navigation Systems
NAV antennas, Troubleshooting VOR problems,
antenna troubleshooting, VOR ground check,
NAV flight test, area navigation, glideslope
receivers, NAV receiver manufacturers
Marker Beacons
installation tips, marker problems, manufacturers
Automatic Direction Finders (ADF)
front end for King ADF, installation tips, ADF
antennas, troubleshooting ADF problems,
ADF loop/sense systems, operational checks
manufacturers
Distance Measuring Equipment
installation tips, DME problems, manufacturers
LORAN Systems
LORAN vs. GPS, antenna installation,
installation tips, manufacturers, LORAN CDI
Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
how GPS works, GPS IFR approaches,
GPS receivers, installation, manufacturers,
handheld GPS
Autopilot Systems
autopilot gyro, maintenance, primary/bridal cables,
ground check, alignment, keeping autopilots
straight and level, gyro failure, installation tips,
never say INOP, GPSS details, manufacturers
Transponders & Collision Avoidance
transponder modes, encoders, installation tips,
altitude reporting tests and inspection, ATC
tests and inspection, pitot static system check,
test equipment requirements, non-pressurized
aircraft static check, pressurized aircraft, collision
avoidance systems, manufacturers
Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)
ELT regulations, installation tips, batteries,
testing, repair, manufacturers
Radar Systems
radar antennas, radome, safety, manufacturers
Thunderstorm Detection Systems
Strike Finder and Stormscopes, lightning,
plastic planes, manufacturers
Compass
compass construction, vertical card compass,
problems, location, repairs, compass swinging,
slaved compass, manufacturers
Gyroscopic Instruments
heading indicator, attitude indicator, turn
coordinator, HSIs, gyro maintenance, trouble
shooting, manufacturers
Radio Altimeters
instaltion tips, manufacturers
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- > Basic Electronics & Radio Installation
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- > Principles of Avionics
- > Avionics Test Equipment
- > Avionics Fundamentals
- > Avionics Training
- > Aircraft Instruments & Integrated Systems
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