Introducing the principles of communications and navigation systems, this book is written for anyone pursuing a career in aircraft maintenance engineering or a related aerospace engineering discipline, and in particular will be suitable for those studying for licensed aircraft maintenance engineer status. It systematically addresses the relevant sections (Air Transport Association of America chapters 23/34) of modules 11 and 13 of part-66 of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) syllabus and is ideal for anyone studying as part of an EASA and FAR-147-approved course in aerospace engineering. Delivers the essential principles and knowledge base required by Airframe and Propulsion (A&P) Mechanics for Modules 11 and 13 of the EASA Part-66 syllabus and BTEC National awards in aerospace engineering Supports mechanics, technicians and engineers studying for a Part-66 qualification Comprehensive and accessible, with self-test questions, exercises and multiple choice questions to enhance learning for both independent and tutor-assisted study Additional resources and interactive materials are available at the book's companion website at www.66web.co.uk
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Routledge
ISBN-10
1138308595
ISBN-13
9781138308596
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2309477291
Product Key Features
Author
David Wyatt, Mike Tooley
Publication Name
Aircraft Communications and Navigation Systems
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Features
New Edition
Publication Year
2017
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
346 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.8in
Item Height
1in
Item Width
7.6in
Item Weight
30.5 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Tl694.T664 2018
Edition Description
New Edition
Edition Number
2
Table of Content
Introduction. Antennas. Transmitters and receivers. VHF communications. HF communications. Flight-deck audio systems. Emergency locator transmitters. Aircraft navigation. Automatic direction finder. VHF omnidirectional range. Distance measuring equipment. Instrument landing system. Microwave landing system. Hyperbolic radio navigation. Doppler navigation. Area navigation. Inertial navigation systems. Global navigation satellite system. Flight management systems. Weather radar. Air traffic control system. Traffic alert and collision avoidance system. Appendices.
Copyright Date
2018
Target Audience
College Audience
Topic
Mechanical, Civil / General, Aeronautics & Astronautics