Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems · FAA readings

Readings in the sources

5 short readings for AF-I, a topic at a time: what the test asks, and the sections that cover it. Sign in to tick them off as you read.

• FAA-H-8083-31B Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook — Airframe

1. Radio principles and components; interphone; VHF, HF, SATCOM K1, K2, K4, K5

   • FAA-H-8083-31B Ch. 11: Radio Communication · Radio Transmitters & Receivers · Radio Waves · Types of Radio Waves

2. ACARS K6–K21

   For the test: ACARS; ELT; ADF; VOR; DME; ILS; GPS; TCAS; weather radar; GPWS; autopilot; auto-throttle; SAS; radio altimeter; ADS-B; transponder

   • FAA-H-8083-31B Ch. 11: Radio Navigation · VOR Navigation System · Area Navigation (RNAV) · Radar Beacon Transponder · Radio Altimeter · Radio Magnetic Indicator (RMI)

3. Antennas, static discharge wicks and avionics identification and inspection K3

   • FAA-H-8083-31B Ch. 11: Antennas · Installation of Aircraft Antenna Systems · Static Discharge Wicks

4. High power and high frequency systems R2–R6

   For the test: High power and high frequency systems; harness routing; antenna mounting; electrostatic discharge; live systems

   • FAA-H-8083-31B Ch. 11: Reducing Radio Interference

5. Operation checks and security, condition and resistance inspections S5–S12

   • FAA-H-8083-31B Ch. 11: Transponder Tests & Inspections