Module-01 PHYSICS Sub-Module 01 - Electronic Instrument Systems [Level-1,Exam B1 ,No. of Questions-4] Typical systems arrangements and cockpit layout of electronic instrument systems Sub-Module 02 - Numbering Systems [Level-1,Exam B1 ,No. of Questions-3] Numbering systems: binary, octal and hexadecimal; Demonstration of conversions between the decimal and binary, octal and hexadecimal systems and vice versa. Sub-Module 03 - Data Conversion [Level-1, Exam B1 ,No. of Questions-3] Analog Data, Digital Data; Operation and application of analog to digital, and digital to analogue converters, inputs and outputs, limitations of various types. Sub-Module 04 - Data Buses [Level-2, Exam B1 ,No. of Questions-3] Operation of data buses in aircraft systems, including knowledge of ARINC and other specifications.Aircraft Network / Ethernet. Sub-Module 05 - Logic Circuits [Level-2, Exam B1 ,No. of Questions-3] (a) Identification of common logic gate symbols, tables and equivalent circuits; Applications used for aircraft systems, schematic diagrams. (b) Interpretation of logic diagrams. Sub-Module 06 - Basic Computer Structure [Level-2, Exam B1 ,No. of Questions-4] (a) Computer terminology (including bit, byte, software, hardware, CPU, IC, and various memory devices such as RAM, ROM, PROM); Computer technology (as applied in aircraft systems). (b) Computer related terminology; [Level-X, Exam B1 X, No. of Questions-NIL] Operation, layout and interface of the major components in a micro computer including their associated bus systems; Information contained in single and multiaddress instruction words; Memory associated terms; Operation of typical memory devices; Operation, advantages and disadvantages of the various data storage systems. Sub-Module 07 - Microprocessors [Level-X, Exam B1 X, No. of Questions-NIL] Functions performed and overall operation of a microprocessor; Basic operation of each of the following microprocessor elements: control and processing unit, clock, register, arithmetic logic unit. Sub-Module 08 - Integrated Circuits [Level-X, Exam B1 X, No. of Questions-NIL] Operation and use of encoders and decoders; Function of encoder types; Uses of medium, large and very large scale integration. Sub-Module 09 - Multiplexing [Level-X, Exam B1 X, No. of Questions-NIL] Operation, application and identification in logic diagrams of multiplexers and demultiplexers. Sub-Module 10 - Fiber Optics Level-1, Exam B1 ,No. of Questions-2] Advantages and disadvantages of fiber optic data transmission over electrical wire propagation; Fiber optic data bus; Fiber optic related terms; Terminations; Couplers, control terminals, remote terminals; Application of fiber optics in aircraft systems. Sub-Module 11 - Electronic Displays [Level-2, Exam B1 ,No. of Questions-3] Principles of operation of common types of displays used in modern aircraft, including Cathode Ray Tubes, Light Emitting Diodes and Liquid Crystal Display. Sub-Module 12 - Electrostatic Sensitive Devices Level-2, Exam B1 ,No. of Questions-4] Special handling of components sensitive to electrostatic discharges; Awareness of risks and possible damage, component and personnel anti-static protection devices. Sub-Module 13 - Software Management Control [Level-2, Exam B1 ,No. of Questions-3] Awareness of restrictions, airworthiness requirements and possible catastrophic effects of unapproved changes to software programmes. Sub-Module 14 - Electromagnetic Environment [Level-2, Exam B1 ,No. of Questions-3] Influence of the following phenomena on maintenance practices for electronic system: EMC-Electromagnetic Compatibility ,EMI-Electromagnetic Interference, HIRF-High Intensity Radiated Field, Lightning/lightning protection Sub-Module 15 - Typical Electronic/Digital Aircraft Systems [Level-1, Exam B1 ,No. of Questions-5] General arrangement of typical electronic/digital aircraft systems and associated [ B1--Total No. of Questions-40] BITE (Built In Test Equipment) such as: For B1 and B2 only: ACARS-Aircraft Communication and Addressing and Reporting System EICAS-Engine Indication and Crew Alerting System FBW-Fly by Wire FMS-Flight Management System IRS-Inertial Reference System For B1, B2 and B3: ECAM-Electronic Centralised Aircraft Monitoring EFIS-Electronic Flight Instrument System GPS-Global Positioning System TCAS-Traffic Alert Collision Avoidance System Integrated Modular Avionics Cabin Systems Information Systems Test Sets