Unit Code: AMA444

Unit Name: AC Instrument Systems 3

Description: This unit should provide the student with a sound understanding of gyroscopic principles, gyro flight instruments, vacuum systems, and advanced instruments used to process and/or display attitudes. The module also includes the operating principles and applications of magnetic compasses, compass systems and Flight Data Recorders.

Learning Target Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to; a) Describe the operating principles of a gyroscope and its use in an instrument. b) Describe the construction and operation of Turn and Bank indicator and Turn Co-ordinators. c) Describe the construction and operation of a directional gyro (DG). d) Describe the construction and operation of an artificial horizon (AH). e) Analyse the operation of a vacuum and a pressure powered gyro air supply system. f) Describe the basic operation of a direct reading compass system and how it is affected by aircraft and terrestrial magnetism. g) Describe the construction, location and operation of the flux valve in determining the horizontal component of the earth’s magnetic field. h) Explain the operation of a Remote Reading Compass system. i) Perform a compass swing on a direct reading compass system in accordance with the relevant CAA data. j) Describe the function, construction and operation of an Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS). k) Describe the basic function, system operation and testing procedures for Flight Data Recorders. l) Describe the operation of a cockpit voice recorder system.

Prerequisite: AMA335

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 8

Offered In: Semester 2