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COURSE NAME: Avionics System II (AV109/313SE)
ISSUE DATE: 14-May-24, Tuesday
FACULTY OF SUBMISSION DATE: 14-May-24, Tuesday
ENGINEERING MARK & FEEDABCK DATE: 20-May-24, Monday
MARK & FEEDBACK METHOD
24-May-24, Friday
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FINAL EXAM COVER SHEET Time: 3 Hours (1130 to 1430)

OUTCOMES (Please tick the relevant outcomes)

Analyse the conceptual structure and function of principal avionic navigation and flight
✓ LO1
management systems.
Analyse signal processing strategies and structures for employment in avionic systems and
✓ LO2 Describe the properties of Avionics data and multiplexing including ARINC 429, ARINC 629 and
MIL STD-1553
Explain the principle of GPS operation and employ the GPS receiver for data acquisition and
✓ LO3
Evaluate VOR, DME and RNAV navigation methods
Explain the Layout, characterstics and function of the Modular Avionics Systems used in modern
✓ LO5
aircraft.

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Answer TWO questions in part 1, TWO questions in part 2, and ONE question in part 3

TASK

PART 1 – ANSWER ANY 2 QUESTIONS

1. Explain VHF & HF communication in Modern Airplanes with block diagrams of components. ………..(20)

2. Explain ILS (Instrument Landing System) navigation sub-systems in airplanes and on ground………… (20)

3. Describe Flight Management system and its interfaces / uses in aircraft …………………………………… (20)

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PART 2 – ANSWER ANY 2 QUESTIONS

Q1. Describe the ARINC 629 databus with its components and its functioning in B777 airplane. ………… (20)

Q2. Review the Ground Proximity Warning system its inputs and different modes of protection.………. (20)

Q3. Describe the evolution of Integrated Modular Avionic systems – various generations and advantages in
modern planes airplanes …… (20)

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PART 3 – ANSWER ANY 1 QUESTION

1. Review the Surveillance (ATC, TCAS & ADS-B) systems in modern airplanes. ………. (20)

2. Describe the GPS system- principle, components in three segments, and errors or limitations used in
modern airplane navigation. ……………………… (20)

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Answer TWO questions in part 1, TWO questions in part 2, and ONE question in part 3

Exam Handout - Equations

Table of Frequencies (For Reference)

Freq Band Freq- Range Applications

VLF 10-13Khz Omega
LF 100Khz Loran C
MF 190-535Khz, 550-1800Khz ADF, NDB, AM Broadcast
HF 2-30Mhz Communication
VHF 75Mhz, 108-118Mhz, 112-118Mhz, 118-137Mhz MB, VOR, Comm, Localiser
UHF 328-336Mhz, 960-1215Mhz, 1030-1090Mhz G/S, DME, ATC/TCAS
SHF 1.6 GHz, 4.3Ghz GPS, LRRA

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