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AVIONICS TECHNICIAN TRAINING
ATT 104 Operating Systems I, Communication and Navigation
3 cr. hrs. 4 periods (2 lec., 2 lab)
Topical discussion on typical communication and navigation systems, schematic usage, special tooling and equipment,
switching, circuit protection, instrument panel features. Includes standard wiring practices of single and multiple flight
instrumentation sources, location reporting equipment, as well as essential standard avionic basic flight devices.
Information: Additional self-paced independent course study materials are required for non-certified Airframe and
Powerplant students.
Offered: Spring.
ATT 105 NCATT-AET Exam Preparation
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Preparation for the National Center for Aircraft Technician Training-Aircraft Electronics Technician (NCATT-AET)
examination. Includes general electrical theories and principals. Includes all the essential subject matter required to take
the NCATT-AET test. Also includes safety, terminology phraseology, standard operating systems, standard practices,
electrical theories, and common hand tooling selection.
Offered: Fall.
ATT 106 FCC Exam Preparation (PG)
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Preparation for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license examination. Includes general electrical theories,
principals, safety, hazards, regulations, and terminology. Also includes additional exposure to outmoded systems and
materials will be reviewed to compliment the test questions.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
ATT 200 Communication and Navigation Installation
5 cr. hrs. 7 periods (3 lec., 4 lab)
Installation of typical communication and navigation systems, schematic usage, special tooling and equipment, switching,
circuit protection, and instrument panel modification and installation features. Includes standard wiring and installation
practices of single and multiple flight instrumentation sources, location reporting equipment, and essential standard
avionic basic flight devices.
Prerequisite(s): ATT 103, 104.
Information: Additional self-paced independent course study materials are required for non-certified Airframe and
Powerplant students.
Offered: Summer.
ATT 201 Operating Systems II, GPS Navigation and Auto Pilot
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Principles of operation and usage by flight crews demonstrated with flight simulators. Includes installation planning for
electrical system requirements, typical mounting, wiring methods, connectors and antenna installation. Also includes preand
post-installation verification of system integration, functional testing; troubleshooting on Global Positioning Systems
(GPS) and Auto Pilot System
Prerequisite(s): ATT 104, and 200.
Information: Additional self-paced independent course study materials are required for non-certified Airframe and
Powerplant students.
Offered: Summer.
ATT 202 GPS Navigation and Auto Pilot Installation
5 cr. hrs. 7 periods (3 lec., 4 lab)
Principles of operation and usage by flight crews (flight simulator). Includes installation planning for electrical system
requirements, typical mounting, wiring methods, connectors and antenna installation. Includes pre- and post-installation
verification of system integration, functional testing, troubleshooting on Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Auto Pilot
Systems. Also includes an introduction to the installation of engine indicating instruments and their relationship to the
instrument console.
Prerequisite(s): ATT 104, and 201.
Information: Additional self-paced independent course study materials are required for non-certified Airframe and
Powerplant students.
Offered: Summer.
ATT 203 Avionics Test Equipment
3 cr. hrs. 4 periods (2 lec., 2 lab)
Overview of the evolution of the modern avionics systems, test equipment, operation of and training for test equipment.
Includes functional testing of pitot static, transponder and altitude reporting units, Very High Frequency Omni-directional
Range (VOR), Global Positioning System (GPS), and compass navigation devices installed in aircraft or functioning
mockups. Also includes special tooling and test apparatuses, the handling of aircraft, safety to personnel and equipment
undergoing testing.
Prerequisite(s): ATT 104, and 200.
Information: Additional self-paced independent course study materials are required for non-certified Airframe and
Powerplant students.
Offered: Summer.
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