AEA - Fundamentals of Aircraft Electronics Part I - Electricity and Electronics

This is the first of a two-part course that covers key concepts of the fundamentals of aircraft electronics, such as Ohm’s law, DC and AC circuits, series, parallel, capacitance, inductance, electronic control circuits, semiconductors, and troubleshooting. It also covers logic operators, gates, circuit troubleshooting, and binary numbers. This self-paced course presents the essential material required to pass the AET Certification Test. Drawing from Avotek’s Avionics: Fundamentals of Aircraft Electronics textbook, this course presents the content in a concise and engaging format that is accessible on any device.

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AEA - Fundamentals of Aircraft Electronics Part II - Maintenance Practices, and Aircraft Fundamentals

This is the second of a two-part course that covers the essential material required to pass the AET Certification Test. This material includes maintenance practices and the fundamentals of flight, such as the forces acting on an aircraft in flight, and aircraft control systems. Corrosion preventions and control are discussed, as well as the purpose and function of drawings and manufacturer’s maintenance manuals. This self-paced course presents the essential material required to pass the AET Certification Test. Drawing from Avotek’s Avionics: Fundamentals of Aircraft Electronics textbook, this course presents the content in a concise and engaging format that is accessible on any device.

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Advanced Solid State Components

Going beyond the simple two-layer semiconductor device.

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Advanced Solid-State Components

In this course, we go beyond the simple two-layer semiconductor device and explore more advanced solid-state components. This includes semiconductor diodes and transistors. Additionally, electrostatic discharge sensitive components and how to handle them is presented. The information presented in this course is from Avotek’s Aviation Mechanic–General textbook, which is available for purchase through Avotek.com.

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Aircraft Cleaning and Corrosion Control

This course covers aircraft cleaning and corrosion control. It addresses the methods of cleaning and stripping an aircraft, wash primers, epoxy paints, zinc chromate primers, and polyurethane paints. The course starts by introducing the common types of corrosion encountered on aircraft. Each type is further explored by looking at what causes it, what it looks like, and the corrosive agents that could be involved in its formation. The types of inspections involved in detecting corrosion, and the most likely places each type is found are discussed in detail. The processes used to remove corrosion, treat corroded areas, and protect against further damage are presented. The information presented in this course is from Avotek’s Aviation Mechanic–General textbook. Additional information on aircraft corrosion and control is in Avotek’s Aircraft Corrosion Control Guide. Both books are available for purchase through Avotek.com.

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Aircraft Corrosion/Manuals/Drawings

This course provides a basic overview of aircraft corrosion. This includes identification of the various types, how to prevent and control corrosion. Additionally, it introduces the manufacturer’s maintenance manuals, other service information, and the purpose and function of aircraft drawings. The information presented in this course is from Avotek’s Aviation Mechanic–General textbook, which is available for purchase through Avotek.com.

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Aircraft Drawings

Drawings are an important method used to communicate the details required to manufacture and maintain aircraft components. This course looks at the various types of drawings and where they are used. It also includes interpreting three-view drawings, orthographic projections, and blueprints for aircraft maintenance and repair. Charts, graphs, sketches, and digital photography are also discussed. The information shared in this course is from Avotek’s Aviation Mechanic–General textbook, which is available for purchase through Avotek.com.

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Aircraft Fuel Systems

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Aircraft Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems

This course covers hydraulic components, principles, system types, power packs, actuators, pumps, hydraulic fluids, decontamination, and servicing aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems. The information presented in this course is from Avotek’s Aviation Mechanic – Airframe Volume 1 textbook, which is available for purchase through Avotek.com.

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Aircraft Materials, Hardware, and Processes

This course introduces the basics of aircraft materials, hardware, and processes. It specifically addresses the properties associated with both ferrous metals, aluminum and other more exotic metals. Aircraft structural hardware, control cables, electrical connectors, safety wire techniques are presented. Metals used in aircraft construction, sheet metal terms, layout and forming, various fastener types and their installation are discussed in detail. The information presented in this course is from Avotek’s Aviation Mechanic–General textbook, which is available for purchase through Avotek.com.

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Aircraft Safety

Safety at all times and in all places requires constant vigilance in the aviation world. This course examines key concepts such as fire protection basics (both in the shop and using on-board fire detection systems) and fire extinguishing systems. Safety on the flight line is also discussed. The information presented in this course is from Avotek’s Aviation Mechanic–Airframe, Volume 2 textbook, which is available for purchase through Avotek.com.

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Aircraft Water and Waste Systems

This course covers the sophisticated potable water systems and waste systems in modern aircraft. This course explores the background and history of aircraft water and waste systems, and touches on key concepts such as the system components, aircraft water and waste systems operations, inspection requirements, and service processes. The information presented in this course is from Avotek’s Aviation Mechanic – Airframe Volume 2 textbook, which is available for purchase through Avotek.com.

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Aircraft Weight and Balance - Part 1

This is part one of a two-part course. • Part 1 introduces the key fundamentals of aircraft weight and balance. • Part 2 goes in-depth on weighing procedures and calculations. In part one, we introduce the concepts associated with aircraft weight and balance, and the importance of ensuring that the technician is familiar with the problems associated with operating outside the approved weight and balance limits. The equipment and procedures associated with weighing aircraft are illustrated. The information shared in this course is from Avotek’s Aviation Mechanic–General textbook, which is available for purchase through Avotek.com.

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Aircraft Weight and Balance - Part 2

This is part two of a two-part course. • Part 1 introduces the key fundamentals of aircraft weight and balance. • Part 2 goes in-depth on weighing procedures and calculations. In part two, we address the principles of weight and balance and go more in depth about weighing procedures, calculations, and documentation. The information shared in this course is from Avotek’s Aviation Mechanic–General textbook, which is available for purchase through Avotek.com.

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Airframe Fire Protection Systems

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Alternating Current Part 1

This two-part course provides an overview of alternating current and its primary functions, including key concepts such as capacitive reactance, frequency, impedance, and induction. This first part primarily focuses on the key elements of alternating current, Ohm’s law for AC circuits, inductance, and capacitance. The information presented in this course is from Avotek’s Aviation Mechanic–General textbook and from Avotek’s Avionics: Fundamentals of Aircraft Electronics textbook. Both are available for purchase through Avotek.com.

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Alternating Current Part 2

This is the second of a two-part series and focuses primarily on alternating current calculations and transformers. The information presented in this course is from Avotek’s Aviation Mechanic–General textbook and from Avotek’s Avionics: Fundamentals of Aircraft Electronics textbook. Both are available for purchase through Avotek.com.

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Aviation Mechanic Instructor Training

This course provides information to help AMT instructors bridge the gap between experienced performer and effective instructor through accepted educational theories that are maintenance-training centric. Some of the topics explored in this course are human behaviors, the learning process, effective communication, the teaching process, assessment, and more. In this course, Instructor David Jones also shares recent information on distance learning and how it can be used to educate adult learners on maintenance instruction. The information presented in this course is from Avotek’s Aviation Mechanic Instructor’s Handbook, which is available for purchase through Avotek.com

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Basic Components

This course explores the basic design and application of electrical components, as well as circuit protection, switches, resistors, inductors, and capacitors. This course also introduces semiconductors, including diodes and transistors, along with their uses and benefits in circuit design. The information presented in this course is from Avotek’s Avionics: Fundamentals of Aircraft Electronics, which is available for purchase through Avotek.com.

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Basic Electrical Components

This course addresses the basic design and application of avionics components as well as circuit protection, switches, resistors, inductors, and capacitors. This course also covers semiconductors, including diodes and transistors, along with their uses and benefits in circuit design. The information presented in this course is from Avotek’s Aviation Mechanic–General textbook and from Avotek’s Avionics: Fundamentals of Aircraft Electronics textbook. Both are available for purchase through Avotek.com.

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Bernoulli's Principle

Why an Airplane Flies

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Cabin Environmental Systems

This course presents the key factors related to aircraft cabin environmental systems, which provide passenger safety and comfort. These systems include oxygen, pressurization, heating and air conditioning, components and subsystems, combustion heaters, air cycle machines, and oxygen systems. The information shared in this course is from Avotek’s Aviation Mechanic – Airframe Volume 2 textbook, which is available for purchase through Avotek.com.

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Concepts of Alternating Current 1

This first part of the two-part series discusses alternating current fundamentals and introduces key concepts such as capacitive reactance, frequency, impedance, and induction. The information presented in this course is from Avotek’s Avionics: Fundamentals of Aircraft Electronics, which is available for purchase through Avotek.com.

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Concepts of Alternating Current 2

In this second part of the two-part series, we examine the calculations associated with AC circuits and their components. The relationships we have examined in DC circuits are now applied to AC circuits. Additionally, the design, operation, and uses for transformers are discussed. The information presented in this course is from Avotek’s Avionics: Fundamentals of Aircraft Electronics, which is available for purchase through Avotek.com.

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Digital Theory

A study in digital theory and how this equipment operates

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Digital Theory

This course introduces the concepts associated with digital electronics theory. The various types of numbering systems used are discussed, and basic and advanced logic gates are covered. The information presented in this course is from Avotek’s Aviation Mechanic–General textbook, which is available for purchase through Avotek.com.

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Direct Current 1

This course introduces the concepts of direct current theory, covering the materials necessary to develop a good understanding of the basics of electricity. This course is the first of a two-part course. It reviews fundamentals of the atom, including matter, energy, and electricity, as well as magnetism, and electrical characteristics. The information presented in this course is from Avotek’s Avionics: Fundamentals of Aircraft Electronics, which is available for purchase through Avotek.com.

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Direct Current 2

This course goes over the concepts of direct current theory, covering the materials necessary to develop a good understanding of the basics of electricity. This course is the second of a two-part course. It explores DC calculations, series DC circuits, parallel DC circuits, bridge circuits, and circuit analysis and troubleshooting. The information presented in this course is from Avotek’s Avionics: Fundamentals of Aircraft Electronics, which is available for purchase through Avotek.com.

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Electric Motors

Electric motor theory and types

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Electrical Measuring Instruments

This course covers the basic concepts of electrical measuring instruments, such as how electrical measuring instruments are constructed, and how they function to determine if a circuit is operating properly. Beginning with the basic D’Arsonval meter movement, it discusses the additional circuitry required to make the movement read current, voltage, and resistance. Other types of meters and measuring devices for both AC and DC circuits are also illustrated. The information presented in this course is from Avotek’s Aviation Mechanic–General textbook and from Avotek’s Avionics: Fundamentals of Aircraft Electronics textbook. Both are available for purchase through Avotek.com.

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Fluid Lines and Fittings

This course provides an overview of aircraft fluid lines and fittings. All aspects of selection, identification, types of fittings, installation of fittings, fabrication of assemblies, and line identification are covered for both rigid and flexible lines. The information presented in this course is from Avotek’s Aviation Mechanic–General textbook, which is available for purchase through Avotek.com.

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Frequency Generation

This course reviews circuits that produce specific frequencies used in radios, radar, navigation systems, and other digital circuitry. It also presents specific types of amplifiers, oscillators, filters, and wave-shaping devices and the effects they can have on the circuit. The information presented in this course is from Avotek’s Avionics: Fundamentals of Aircraft Electronics textbook, which is available for purchase through Avotek.com.

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Frequency Generation

Amplifiers, Oscillators, Filters, and Wave Shaping Devices

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Fundamentals of Aircraft Electronics Part I - Electricity and Electronics

This is the first of a two-part course that covers key concepts of the fundamentals of aircraft electronics, such as Ohm’s law, DC and AC circuits, series, parallel, capacitance, inductance, electronic control circuits, semiconductors, and troubleshooting. It also covers logic operators, gates, circuit troubleshooting, and binary numbers. This self-paced course presents the essential material required to pass the AET Certification Test. Drawing from Avotek’s Avionics: Fundamentals of Aircraft Electronics textbook, this course presents the content in a concise and engaging format that is accessible on any device.

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Fundamentals of Aircraft Electronics Part I - Sample Lessons

This is a PREVIEW course, which introduces you to the key concepts of the Fundamentals of Aircraft Electronics content, such as Ohm’s law, DC and AC circuits, series, parallel, capacitance, inductance, electronic control circuits, semiconductors, and troubleshooting. It also covers logic operators, gates, circuit troubleshooting, and binary numbers. These self-paced courses cover essential material required to pass the AET Certification Test. Drawing from Avotek’s Avionics: Fundamentals of Aircraft Electronics textbook, this course presents the content in a concise and engaging format that is accessible on any device. • Part 1: Electricity and Electronics • Part 2: Maintenance, Practices & Fundamentals

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Fundamentals of Aircraft Electronics Part II - Maintenance Practices, and Aircraft Fundamentals

This is the second of a two-part course that covers the essential material required to pass the AET Certification Test. This material includes maintenance practices and the fundamentals of flight, such as the forces acting on an aircraft in flight, and aircraft control systems. Corrosion preventions and control are discussed, as well as the purpose and function of drawings and manufacturer’s maintenance manuals. This self-paced course presents the essential material required to pass the AET Certification Test. Drawing from Avotek’s Avionics: Fundamentals of Aircraft Electronics textbook, this course presents the content in a concise and engaging format that is accessible on any device.

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Fundamentals of Direct Current 1

This is the first of a two-part course. It addresses atomic theory, magnetism, and electrical characteristics. The material starts with atomic structure, the components of an atom, and the electrical charge associated with each. This discussion leads to information about conductors, insulators, and semiconductors. Magnetism and its relationship to the flow of current is examined both as a way to generate electricity, and a way to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy. The information presented in this course is from Avotek’s Aviation Mechanic–General textbook and from Avotek’s Avionics: Fundamentals of Aircraft Electronics textbook. Both are available for purchase through Avotek.com.

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Fundamentals of Direct Current 2

This is the second of a two-part series; it addresses DC circuit calculations and DC circuit types. Ohm’s Law is examined in detail as it pertains to circuits connected in series, parallel, and compound series-parallel combinations. The discussion extends to the principles of troubleshooting electrical circuits and how meters may be used for troubleshooting. The information presented in this course is from Avotek’s Aviation Mechanic–General textbook and from Avotek’s Avionics: Fundamentals of Aircraft Electronics textbook. Both are available for purchase through Avotek.com.

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Fundamentals of Flight

This course covers the theory of flight, as well as key concepts pertaining to the fundamentals of flight, such as airfoils, thrust and drag, aircraft stability, aircraft controls, transport aircraft control surfaces, and control systems. The information presented in this course is from Avotek’s Avionics: Fundamentals of Aircraft Electronics textbook, which is available for purchase through Avotek.com.

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Generation and Storage of Electricity

Batteries, Generators, and Alternators

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Generation and Storage of Electricity

This course reviews the basics of power generation, including batteries, generators, alternators, and current regulation. We also break down the operation, construction, and servicing of the different types of batteries, generators, and alternators. The information presented in this course is from Avotek’s Avionics: Fundamentals of Aircraft Electronics, which is available for purchase through Avotek.com.

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Ground Operations and Servicing

This course reviews the main elements of ground operations and servicing. Some of the topics this course addresses are flightline procedures including tie-down of all types of aircraft, ground movement of aircraft both by hand and using a tow tractor, ground support equipment, aircraft servicing, fueling, and engine starting procedures for both reciprocating and turbine engines. The information presented in this course is from Avotek’s Aviation Mechanic–General textbook, which is available for purchase through Avotek.com.

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Hand Tools and Measuring Devices

This course introduces commonly used hand and power tools of all types, as well as layout and measuring tools for both common and specialty applications. The information presented in this course is from Avotek’s Aviation Mechanic–General textbook, which is available for purchase through Avotek.com.

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Human Factors

This course addresses the human factors that apply to the aviation workplace, their causes, and how to mitigate them. This program defines the term Human Factors, identifies the types of human error, and how the daily activities of the AMT can be a factor leading to those errors. Several models have been created over the years to help identify the considerations that need to be kept in mind when looking to reduce human factors in the workplace. These include the PEAR Model, the SHEL Model, and the Dirty Dozen among others. These models are examined in detail. This material all supports the goal of human factors in reducing maintenance errors. The information in this course is from Avotek’s Aviation Mechanic–General textbook, which is available for purchase through Avotek.com.

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Ice and Rain Control Systems

Ice and rain present some of the most challenging conditions for aircraft to deal with. This course explores some of the most common systems in use to handle these weather phenomena, including ice and rain protection systems, anti-icing systems, liquid deicing methods, and pneumatic deicing boots. The information shared in this course is from Avotek’s Aviation Mechanic – Airframe Volume 2 textbook, which is available for purchase through Avotek.com.

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Introduction to Solid State Components

This course examines development and operational concepts of semiconductors, common semiconductors devices, basic circuits using semiconductors, and the development of solid-state integrated circuits. The information presented in this course is from Avotek’s Aviation Mechanic–General textbook, which is available for purchase through Avotek.com.

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Introduction to Solid-State Devices

Solid State Construction, Diodes, Transistors, and Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive Components

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J34 Turbojet Engine

Disassembly & Reassembly of the Westinghouse J34 Turbojet Engine

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Physics for Aviation - Part 1

This three-part course provides an overview of the physics for aviation, including the basic concepts of physics that build the foundation of the systems required to know to pass the AET certification, as well the concepts of physics that are integral to the operation and maintenance of aircraft. Note: We recommend completing part one of the series before taking parts two and three. This first part of the series explores physics concepts that serve as the foundation for the systems that are presented later This study begins by defining matter and examining its characteristics. We can then move on to examine energy, force, work, power, and torque. The concepts we have discussed so far can be applied to simple machines. We complete this program by studying stress and strain. The information presented in this course is from Avotek’s Aviation Mechanic–General textbook, which is available for purchase through Avotek.com.

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Physics for Aviation - Part 2

This is the second of the three-part series and explores the concepts of physics that are integral to the operation and maintenance of aircraft. The course covers motion and Newton’s three laws. It continues with heat energy and transfer. Next, it covers pressure and the gas laws, and expanding into other types of fluid dynamics. The information presented in this course is from Avotek’s Aviation Mechanic–General textbook, which is available for purchase through Avotek.com.

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Physics for Aviation - Part 3

In this third part of the three-part series, we cover several concepts that are related to aircraft flight. This includes Bernoulli’s principle, sound, and the atmosphere. The information presented in this course is from Avotek’s Aviation Mechanic–General textbook, which is available for purchase through Avotek.com.

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Principles of Sound

What sound is, and how it applies to aviation.

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Radio Communications Systems (RCS) Endorsement

This course effectively prepares students for the RCS Endorsement Exam. Drawing on Avotek’s Avionics: Beyond the AET textbook, this course presents the content in a concise and engaging format that is accessible on any device. The information in this course explores the key topics of basic electronics review, radio receivers, radio communication theory, and aviation radio communication. Avionics: Beyond the AET is available for purchase through Avotek.com.

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Shop and Flight Line Safety

Safety is everyone’s business. This course addresses shop and flight line safety. Key elements this course covers are developing a safety culture, OSHA regulations, hazard communication standards, safety data sheets, electrical and fire hazards, lockout-tagout programs, and machine tool safety. All aspects of flight line safety are discussed including the movement of aircraft, FOD prevention programs, and details of the types of fire extinguisher that could be present on the flight line, how and when to use each type. The information presented in this course is from Avotek’s Aviation Mechanic–General textbook, which is available for purchase through Avotek.com.

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