Class Aircraft Instrumentation and Electrical Systems

The Curricular unit is part of aerodynamics, structures and aerial systems and
 aims to address the fundamental principles of electricity and electromagnetism 
and understand their application and use in aircraft.

Direct Current (DC)

Current (DC/AC)

Batteries

Magnetism

Generators

DC Current Distribution Inverters (Applications)

Alternating Current (AC)

Generators

AC Distribution

Transformers

Synchronous and asynchronous motors

Semiconductor Transformer/Rectifier Units

Basic knowledge of computers Logic circuits

Logical symbols

Switching circuits and logic symbols

Basic theory of radio propagation Basic principles

Antennas

Wave propagation

Knowledge cannot be imposed or transmitted in a finished form, only learned, 
and examined as an open process, so students (in small groups) will be encouraged 
to summarize the material taught in the previous class with a maximum duration of 10 minutes, 
combining verbal exposition with audiovisual resources that facilitate understanding 
and stimulate attention, and with interactive techniques that encourage active participation.

Summaries may be presented in the form of demonstrations (real or simulations and recordings), 
mini-essays, debates, viewing documentaries, application and understanding exercises, 
case studies, educational games, and questions of various types, etc.

1. Moir, A. Seabridge (2008), Aircraft Systems: Mechanical, Electrical and Avionics Subsystems Integration, Wiley, 2008.
2. Aircraft Instrumentation and Systems, Al, N.S.E. and Nagabhushana, S. and Sudha, L., 2011, 1.K. International Publishing House Pvt. Limited
3. Oxford ATPL Manual (2009), Aircraft General Knowledge 2 - Electrics & Electronics KLM Flight Academy (2007), Electrics, 4th Edition, Nordian Atlantic Flight Training (2010), Electrics, Jeppesen