AET 214 Aviation Navigation Systems

Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2

This course introduces students to navigational systems including VOR, ILS, ADF, antennas, and equipment testing. Topics include manufacturer’s schematics for identifying wiring and components, manufacturer’s assembly specifications, wiring, and calibrating a course deviation indicator using IFR 4000 test equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the navigational wiring, explain its function, and solve faults associated with navigation systems.

Pre-requisite(s): AET 110 , AET 210 and AET 212.
Course is typically offered in Fall.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At successful completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

Identify the wires associated with the navigation aspect of the avionics system and explain in a report the operation of each wire.
Solve faults associated with communication and navigation system by using appropriate manufacturers’ schematics, proper troubleshooting procedures as discussed in class in order to correctly identify the faulty discrepancy.
Meet manufacturers’ specifications for assembly, wire, successfully calibrate a course deviation indicator and test with IFR 4000 test equipment.
Explain the GPS WAAS (Wide Augmentation Area System) system by using the FAA Navigation Service Standards, draw diagrams and write a detailed report on the operation of WAAS.