Aircraft Electronics Technician AET - NCATT

NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) Study Guide
o A counter is a flip-flop interconnection having an input that enables binary
counting. Every time an input is received, the register changes in a regular pattern.
Changes are also prearranged by the system
• Frequency Division/Divider
o Electronic circuit that takes an input signal with a frequency and generates an
output signal with a frequency
o Frequency dividers can be implemented for both analog and digital applications
• Subtractor
o Digital circuit that performs the subtraction of numbers
o The most common subtractors operate on binary numbers
Adders:
Individuals should be able to explain the use and operation of adders with reference to the
following terms:
• Adder
o Digital circuit that performs the addition of numbers
o The most common adders operate on binary numbers
• Full-adder
o Digital circuit that performs an addition operation on three binary numbers
• Half-adder
o Digital circuit that performs an addition operation on two binary numbers
II. Common Maintenance Practice
22. Hazards / Safety Practices
NCATT Level A
Outcome: A successful education or training outcome for this task/subject will produce an
individual who can identify basic facts and terminology related to common shop hazards and
safety practices. The following is a minimum list of terms and task associated with this subject.
RF Energy:
There are OSHA standards, other federal standards, and national consensus standards relevant to
radio frequency and microwave radiation. Individuals should be able to explain the use of RF
energy, hazards, and safety programs with reference to the following terms:
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
o The use of PPEs takes into consideration key factors involved in the identification
of hazards to employees (inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, and eye or skin
contact)
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