This category B1 Digital Techniques and Electronic Instrument Systems module starts out with looking at Electronic Flight Instrument systems (EFIS), Electronic Centralised Aircraft Monitor system (ECAM), Engine Indicating and Crew Alerting System (EICAS). This is then followed by Numbering systems, Data conversion, Data buses and Logic circuits.

Once these elements have been covered, computer terminology, computer structure, layout and operation is studied before looking at the integrated circuits, fibre optics, electronic displays and electrostatic sensitive devices.

The last section involves investigating the layout, operation and built-in-test equipment (BITE) of a selection of electronic and digital air-craft systems including: Airborne Reporting (ACARS), Fly-by-Wire (FBW),), and Flight Management System (FMS).

Primary Target Group

• Engineering minded persons seeking to enter the sector
• Professionals working in the industry who wish to obtain or enhance their license privileges

Recommended Requirements

Nil

Module Material

Online and downloadable detailed EASA and/or UK CAA approved Part 66 module study material.

Please see here for Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/989 changes for important information regarding module study, related examinations and certificate of recognition.

Use the drop-down menu to select either EASA, UKCAA or EASA & UKCAA for purchasing and access to the respective study resources.

For the differences in the Part 66 module topics and respective knowledge levels between UKCAA and EASA , please see here.

Recommended Requirements

Please see here for our computer requirements for accessing our online material.

Delivery Method

Self Study

Module Access 

70 day access to the module study material from day of purchase (additional 14 days access for EASA & UKCAA pathway)

Exams

Multi choice exam (essay for applicable modules 7A, 9A & 10). See Exam Centre section here for more information.

Certificate

EASA and/or UKCAA Part 147 Approved type Certificate of Recognition (Examination Only)