Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness (Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)

MODULE 3. ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS

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3.1 Electron theory

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3.2 Static electricity and conduction

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3.3 Electrical terminology

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3.4 Generation of electricity

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3.5 Sources of DC electricity

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3.6 DC circuits

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3.7 Resistance/resistor

(a)Resistance;

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(b)Resistors.

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3.8 Power

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3.9 Capacitance/capacitor

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3.10 Magnetism

(a)Theory of magnetism;

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(b)Magnetomotive force.

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3.11 Inductance/inductor

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3.12 DC motor/generator theory

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3.13 AC theory

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3.14 Resistive (R), capacitive (C) and inductive (L) circuits

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3.15 Transformers

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3.16 Filters

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3.17 AC generators

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3.18 AC motors

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MODULE 4. ELECTRONICS FUNDAMENTALS

LEVEL

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B1

B3

B2

B2L

4.1 Semiconductors

4.1.1 Diodes

(a)Description and characteristics;

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(b)Operation and function.

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4.1.2 Transistors

(a)Description and characteristics;

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(b)Filters.

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4.1.3 Integrated circuits

(a)Basic description and operation;

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(b)Description and operation.

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4.2 Printed circuit boards

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4.3 Servomechanisms

(a)Principles;

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(b)Construction, operation, and use.

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MODULE 5. DIGITAL TECHNIQUES/ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT SYSTEMS

LEVEL

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B3

B1

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B2L

5.1 Electronic instrument systems

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5.2 Numbering systems

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5.3 Data conversion

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5.4 Data buses

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5.5 Logic circuits

(a)Identification and applications;

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(b)Interpretation of logic diagrams.

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5.6 Basic computer structure

(a)Computer terminology and technology;

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(b)Computer operation.

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5.7 Microprocessors

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5.8 Integrated circuits

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5.9 Multiplexing

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5.10 Fibre optics

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5.11 Electronic displays

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5.12 Electrostatic sensitive devices

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5.13 Software management control

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5.14 Electromagnetic environment

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5.15 Typical electronic/digital aircraft systems

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MODULE 6. MATERIALS AND HARDWARE

LEVEL

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B1

B3

B2

B2L

6.1 Aircraft materials — ferrous

(a)Alloy steels used in aircraft;

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(b)Testing of ferrous materials;

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(c)Repair and inspection procedures.

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6.2 Aircraft materials — non-ferrous

(a)Characteristics;

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(b)Testing of non-ferrous materials;

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(c)Repair and inspection procedures.

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6.3 Aircraft materials – composite and non-metallic

6.3.1 Composite and non-metallic other than wood and fabric

(a)Characteristics;

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(b)Detection of defects

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(c)Repairs and inspection procedures.

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6.3.2 Wooden structures

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6.3.3 Fabric covering

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6.4 Corrosion

(a)Chemical fundamentals;

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(b)Types of corrosion.

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6.5 Fasteners

6.5.1 Screw threads

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6.5.2 Bolts, studs and screws

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6.5.3 Locking devices

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6.5.4 Aircraft rivets

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6.6 Pipes and unions

(a)Identification;

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(b)Standard unions.

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6.7 Springs

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6.8 Bearings

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6.9 Transmissions

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6.10 Control cables

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6.11 Electrical cables and connectors

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