The process of manufacturing optical fiber is critical to a properly functioning fiber optic system. Learning how optical fiber is manufactured is important in understanding how light is ...
Fibers require the strength provided by the layers of a cable to withstand the forces of installation and nature. Identifying the types of fiber optic cables is important for anyone working with ...
The proper handling of a fiber optic cable is critical to the performance of the cable. Properly handling fiber optic cables is important for anyone working with fiber optic systems. Learning ...
The quality of a fiber optic cable and its installation are critical to the performance of the fiber optic system. Understanding the risks of working with fiber optic cables is important to ...
Sensors are the communication managers of automated industrial systems. They collect information about the environment and convert this information into a format that can be used by the system. ...
Sensors have several properties and characteristics that affect their ability to detect and measure the environment and convert this information into a quantitative measurement. Understanding these...
Proximity sensors are typically designed to determine if an object is near and to communicate that information to another device in an automated system. Some proximity sensors simply detect if an ...
Position, speed, and acceleration sensors make it possible to move automated system components in complex ways. Controlling speed, position, and acceleration increases the efficiency of these ...
Industrial process sensors are designed to monitor conditions of a process that are variable, such as pressure, temperature, level, and flow. These sensors enable an automated system to control ...
Many of the sensors you encounter in everyday life, such as barcode readers at retail stores, are also used in industrial processes. Understanding the uses of these advanced sensors is important ...
Measuring resistance is done with sophisticated electronic equipment. Understanding measurement values and being able to convert them to other units of measure is a critical skill in the aviation ...
Ohmmeters and multimeters check resistance in a variety of airplane locations. Some of these areas may be hazardous. In this course, you will learn how to avoid potential danger when testing ...
The Fluke multimeter is an electronic device used to test electrical circuits and to troubleshoot electronic components.Learning ObjectivesList the major components of the Fluke multimeter
Explain...
The Biddle ohmmeter is an electronic device used to test electrical circuits and to troubleshoot electronic components.Learning ObjectivesList the major components of the Biddle ohmmeter
Explain ...
The Avtron ohmmeter is an electronic device used to test electrical circuits and to troubleshoot electronic components.Learning ObjectivesList the major components of the Avtron ohmmeter
Explain...
The Hewlett Packard milliohmmeter is an electronic device used to test electrical circuits and to troubleshoot electronic components.Learning ObjectivesList the major components of the Hewlett ...
The BCD M1 ohmmeter is an electronic device used to test electrical circuits and to troubleshoot electronic components.Learning ObjectivesList the major components of the BCD M1 ohmmeter
Explain ...
Wires in an airplane may need to be attached to the structure or the equipment, or they may need to be joined together. Special components called terminals are used to attach the wire. Splices are ...
Understanding how to attach a terminal or splice to wires is important for assembly electricians to correctly install wire bundles. It is also important that the assembly electrician selects the ...
Correctly installing wire bundles requires an understanding of how to attach a terminal or splice to wires.Learning ObjectivesSelect the correct size terminal for the wires
Determine the correct...
Knowing how to select a pre-insulated splice, prepare the wires, and crimp the splice onto the wires is critical to a successful electrical installation.Learning ObjectivesSelect the correct size ...
Radio communication is critical to the safe operation of an airplane. Special cables called coax cables are often used to provide static-free radio communications.Learning ObjectivesList the parts ...
Coax cables require special connectors to connect to the equipment. Knowledge of the required connection components is important for the installation of coax cables.Learning ObjectivesList the ...
Coax cables and connectors require special tools for their assembly. Knowledge of these tools is important for the installation of coax cables and connectors.Learning ObjectivesList the tools ...
This course allows you to prepare a coax cable, crimp a contact, and crimp a coaxial connector.Learning ObjectivesDetermine the correct length to strip the sections on a coax cable
Select the ...
Temporary fasteners are used to hold materials together until permanent fasteners are installed. Temporary fasteners ensure that all of your drilled holes and fasteners will meet the engineering ...
Rivets are permanent mechanical fasteners used in airplane construction to hold two or more pieces of material together. Understanding how rivets work will enable you to install them properly....
Bolts, screws, and washers are used to fasten two or more components together. Understanding how these fasteners work will enable you to install them properly.Learning ObjectivesName the types of ...
A threaded insert is a device used to replace damaged internal threads or to provide greater holding strength for a thread in weak materials. Learning ObjectivesList the two threaded insert ...
Hi-Loks are permanent threaded fasteners that combine the best features of a rivet and a bolt. Their high strength-to-weight ratio makes Hi-Lok fasteners an excellent choice for many areas of the ...
Lockbolts are permanent threaded fasteners that combine the best features of a rivet and a bolt. Their high strength-to-weight ratio makes the lockbolt fastener an excellent choice for many areas ...
This course introduces you to nut plates, which are fasteners used to secure bolts on panels or other items that are frequently removed.Learning ObjectivesList the different types of nut ...
Blind rivets are permanent mechanical fasteners that are installed from one side of the workpiece. They are used to hold two or more pieces of material together. Understanding how blind rivets work...
Aircraft fasteners come in many styles and sizes. Standard identification codes are used to identify the fasteners used in the aviation industry.Learning ObjectivesRecognize the identification ...
Fasteners and their mating parts are meant to join together in a particular way called a fit. How they fit together is very important to the structural stability of an aircraft.Learning ...
Torsion, tension, and the vibrations that occur during normal flight may cause some types of fasteners used in airplane assembly to loosen. These fasteners must be secured so that they remain in ...
Torque is the force that rotates an object around an axis. Torque tools, commonly called torque wrenches, apply this force to nuts and bolts used in airplane assembly. Learning ObjectivesDefine ...
Geometry is a branch of mathematics that deals with the measurement, properties, and relationships of lines, triangles, circles, and other geometric shapes. This course introduces you to the study ...
The study of geometry begins with the definitions of basic geometric shapes. In this course, you will learn about points, lines, and other geometric shapes.Learning ObjectivesDescribe points, ...
Angles are formed by two rays that have a common endpoint. This course covers angles, how they are named, how they are measured, and different terminology related to angles.Learning ...
