Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
FAA-0718
Organization's ID:
40172
Organization:
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Academy
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
280 hours (7 weeks)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 6 Electrical Systems Troubleshooting, Maintenance, and Repair
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 1 Electrical Power Generation, Distribution, and Control
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 2 Electrical Power Distribution
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide instruction in the operation and maintenance of the Dual Redundant Power Distribution System (DRPDS) and Critical Redundant Power Distribution System (CRPDS) in accordance with Technical Instructions (T.I.) 6480.1, FAA Maintenance Handbook 6480.22, and Interim Notice 6480.63.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Operate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain the DRPDS/CRPDS Powerware BPIII Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), Power Distribution Units (PDU), Static Automatic Transfer Switches (SATS), Power Monitoring Control System (PMCS), Power Logic, operator's wo

General Topics:

  • BPIII UPS, Power Distribution Units, Static Automatic Transfer Switch, Power Monitor and Control System, and System Restoration
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Laboratory
  • Lectures
Supplemental Materials