Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
FAA-0715
Organization's ID:
40066
Organization:
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Academy
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
3 weeks (128 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Electronic Communication Systems
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 1 Electronic Systems Lab
This course is recommended for a total of 4 semester hours in the upper-division baccalaureate degree category.
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide training for specialists on the DENRO (manufacturer) Enhance Terminal Voice Switch (ETVS).

Learning Outcomes:

  • Analyze and identify problems
  • Interpret the result of functional diagnostic tests
  • Verify normal operation
  • Perform the Annual and As Required procedures
  • Describe the functions of all assemblies and subassemblies
  • Locate and identify all assemblies and subassemblies
  • Perform system power-up and power down
  • Operate the equipment to include: system test, ground-to-ground communication, air-to-ground communication, and special features
  • Configure and reconfigure the system to manage communications
  • Identify error message and indications and the appropriate actions to take
  • Perform installation and testing procedures
  • Use the functional and flow diagrams
  • Use appropriate equipment to localize malfunctions to the line replaceable unit (LRU)
  • Remove and replace faulty LRUs

General Topics:

  • System operations and evaluation
  • Test procedures and preventive maintenance
  • Theory of operation of a line-replaceable unit (LRU)
  • Periodic and corrective maintenance
  • System reconfiguration
  • Fault isolation and troubleshooting
  • Integrated circuits
  • Microprocessors and software
  • Digital techniques and signals
  • Data bus
  • Digital transmission
  • Transmitters and receivers
  • Modems noise analysis
  • Information theory
  • Signal processing
  • Fundamentals of electronic communication systems
  • Characteristics of transmitters and receivers, and digital communications
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Laboratory
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials