Fundamentals of Electricity
electron theory, static electricity, units of electricity
magnetism, magnetic devices, producing voltage,
electromagnetic induction
Ohm's Law
Ohm's law, series circuits, parallel circuits,
kirchoff's law, resistance bridge circuits,
practical applications
Aircraft Storage Batteries
dry cells, lead acid batteries, battery ratings,
nickel-cadmium batteries, installation of batteries
Electric Wire and Wiring Practices
electric wire, open wiring, conduit, connecting devices,
bonding & shielding, wire identification
Alternating Current
characteristics, impedance, polyphase AC circuits
Electrical Control Devices
switches, circuit protection, resistors, capacitors
transformers, rectifiers, transistors, other solid state
devices, printed circuit boards, cathode ray tubes
Digital Electronics
digital signals, numerology, binary code, logic gates,
integrated circuits, common logic function,
microprocessors, computer operation, digital aircraft
systems, troubleshooting
Electrical Measuring Instruments
meter movements, ammeters, voltmeters, ohmmeters,
AC measuring instruments, multimeters, digital meters,
the oscilloscope
Electric Motors
motor theory, motor construction, AC motors,
inspection & maintenance of motors
Generators & Control Circuits
generator theory, DC generators, starter-generators,
generator control, inspection and maintenance
Alternators, Inverters, & Controls
AC generators, voltage regulators, inverters,
variable speed power systems
Power Distribution Systems
requirements, main power systems, composite
aircraft, large aircraft electrical systems
Design & Maintenance of AC Electrical Systems
requirements, aircraft lights, large aircraft systems,
maintenance and troubleshooting
Radio Theory
radio waves, amplifiers, transmitters, receivers
Communication & Navigation
communications, navigation, long range navigation,
installation of avionics, antennas
Weather Warning Systems
radar, weather radar, radar maintenance, weather
mapping systems
Electrical Instruments & Autoflight Systems
rpm measuring instruments, temperature indicators,
synchro systems, fuel quantity, electromechanical
instruments, electronic flight systems, automatic
flight systems, automatic pilots, automatic landing
systems, flight management systems, strapdown
technology
Appendix
Glossary
Index