Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
FAA-0354
Organization's ID:
44114
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
128 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Electrical Systems Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide the knowledge, skills, and experience required for operation and maintenance of airfield high-intensity approach lighting systems.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of Approach Lighting System theory, operation, configuration, inspection, and performance checks
  • Perform Approach Lighting System scheduled/required maintenance procedures, maintenance analysis/evaluation, and corrective maintenance procedures

General Topics:

  • Approach Lighting System theory, operation, configuration, inspection, and performance checks
  • Approach Lighting System scheduled/required maintenance procedures, maintenance analysis/evaluation, and corrective maintenance procedures
  • Approach Lighting System/sub-system fault isolation, troubleshooting, and repair to the card or sub-assembly level
  • Use of meters and test equipment for signal tracing and analyzing electrical circuit/component operation
  • Current regulation, circuit protection, reactive devices and phase relationships, magnetic amplifiers, transformers, and timing/sequencing control circuits
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials