Block 6 Avionics Division Flashcards
List the ratings which comprise the Avionics Division
AE
AT
What are three requirements of a basic electrical circuit?
Voltage
Load
Conducting pathway
Describe Ohm’s law
Current runs through conductor between two points directly proportional to voltage across points
Define WRA
Weapons Replaceable Assemblies
Define SRA
Shop Replaceable Assemblies
List the five major causes of avionics corrosion
Moisture Dirt Salt Temperature Pollutants
Define CASS
Consolidated automated support system
Different type of CASS benches
Block 1 - slowest
Block 2
Block 3 - highest speed
E-CASS - newest version, not at FRC Fort Worth
Define TACAN
Tactical Air Navigation
Purpose of TACAN
Uses bearing system to determine aircraft position and distance
Define IFF
Identification friend or foe
What are the modes of IFF
Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3a Mode 4 Mode C Mode X
Mode C of IFF
Used with external pressure altitude digitizer and reports of aircraft altitude
Mode 4 of IFF
Provides positive secure friend identification
What are the most commonly used radio frequency?
High frequency
Very high frequency
Ultra high frequency