Aircraft Digital Electronic and Computer Systems, 3rd Edition

Aircraft Digital Electronic and Computer Systems is a thorough introduction to the principles and practice of aircraft digital electronic, avionic and computer systems.

New to this third edition, integrated modular avionics (IMA) provides an overview of networked avionics found in the latest generation of transport aircraft. Cabin systems covers cabin networks, intercommunication, and core systems. Aircraft information systems examines flight-deck operation aided by electronic flight bags (EFB) and includes a case study that highlights the importance of information systems, as well as the potential consequences of their failure. The new edition contains several hundred test questions, and its companion website, www.66web.co.uk, offers additional resource material.

With full coverage of Module 5 and avionics topics in Modules 11 and 13, this book is ideal for those studying towards licensed aircraft maintenance engineer status, both independently and part of an EASA Part-66 or FAR-147 approved course. It will also appeal to those taking City & Guilds, EDEXCEL National or Higher National Units or a First/Foundation Degree in an aerospace related discipline.

Preface

Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : Number Systems
Chapter 3 : Data Conversion
Chapter 4 : Data Buses
Chapter 5 : Logic Circuits
Chapter 6 : Computers
Chapter 7 : The CPU
Chapter 8 : Integrated Circuits
Chapter 9 : MSI Logic
Chapter 10 : Fibre Optics
Chapter 11 : Displays
Chapter 12 : ESD
Chapter 13 : Software
Chapter 14 : EMC
Chapter 15 : Avionic Systems
Chapter 16 : Aircraft Data Networks and AFDX
Chapter 17 : Large-Scale Logic Systems and VHDL
Chapter 18 : Integrated Modular Avionics
Chapter 19 : Cabin Systems
Chapter 20 : Aircraft Information Systems

Appendix 1 : Abbreviations and Acronyms
Appendix 2 : Revision Papers
Appendix 3 : Answers
Appendix 4 : Serial Data Communications: RS-232
Appendix 5 : Decimal, Octal, Hexadecimal, Binary and ASCII Values
Index