Other Aviation   US-Books  <Amazon>    UK-Books  <Amazon>  Deutschland     <Amazon>  France

Aircraft Engineering Principles by Lloyd Dingle, Mike Tooley       - for modules 1,2,3,4 & 8
Aircraft Digital Electronic and Computer Systems: Principles, Operation and Maintenance - for M5,11 &13 avionics
Aircraft Communications and Navigation Systems  - for Maintenance EASA/JAR avionics modules 11 & 13

The three books above are also sufficient to get your electric/avionics restrictions removed!

Additional books:
Aircraft Electrical Systems by E H J Pallett
Automatic Flight Control   E.H.J. Pallett, Shawn Coyle
Aircraft Instruments and Integrated Systems by E H J Pallet
 
 

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A&P AMT & JAR66   US-Books  <Amazon>    UK-Books   <Amazon>  Deutschland    <Amazon>  France

Books for Coversion from Amazon US
Aircraft Engineering Principles by Lloyd Dingle, Mike Tooley for JAR66 modules 1,2,3,4 & 8
Aircraft Digital Electronic and Computer Systems: Principles, Operation and Maintenance for avionics by Tooley
 
 

AC Power Systems Handbook, Second Edition by Jerry C. Whitaker
Aircraft: Electricity and Electronics - Glencoe's Aviation Technology Series, Student Study Guide by Eismin
Digital Avionics Systems : Principles and Practice by Cary R. Spitzer
Principles of Avionics by Albert Helfrick
Modern Aviation Electronics by Albert D. Helfrick
Aircraft Electrical Systems by E H J Pallett
Automatic Flight Control   E.H.J. Pallett, Shawn Coyle
Aircraft Instruments and Integrated Systems by E H J Pallet
Aircraft Instruments and Avionics for A&P Technicians  by Max F. Henderson
Introduction to Avionics   Dale R. Cundy, Rick S. Brown
Manual of Avionics: An Introduction to the Electronics of Civil AviationUK  Brian Kendal
Aerospace Avionics Systems: A Modern Synthesis   George M. Siouris
Civil Avionics Systems   I. Moir, Sirona G. Knight
Aviation Computing Systems   Mal Gormley
Avionics Navigation Systems by Myron Kayton, Walter R. Fried
The Avionics Handbook by Cary R. Spitzer
Digital Avionics Systems: Principles and Practiceby Cary R. Spitzer
Avionics Troubleshooting and Repair by Edward R. Maher
Pilot's Avionics Survival Guide  by Edward R. Maher
Trends in Advanced Avionics by Jim Curran
Avionics Fundamentals
Analog and Digital Communications (Schaum's Outlines) by Hwei Hsu
Aircraft Radio Systems by James Powell
Basic Electronics and Radio Installation (An Iap, Inc. Training Manual) by  Dale Crane  Very good for conversion!
Automatic Flight Control   E.H.J. Pallett, Shawn Coyle
Aviation Mechanic Handbook   by Dale Crane
Introduction to Fiber Optics  by John Crisp  Click to see contents!
Fiber Optic Test & Measurement: Inc Igic
Fiber Optic Reference Guide:  A Practical Guide to the Technology  by David R. Goff
Principles of Avionics Data Buses
Aviation Electronics  by Keith W. Bose
Schaum's Outline of Theory and Problems of Electronic Devices and Circuits Jimmie J. Cathey
Schaum's Outline of Feedback and Control Systems
A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide by Michael Meyers  Computer Knowlege for B2 Licence
Aviation Mechanic Handbook by Dale Crane for reference
Airplane Maintenance & Repair: A Manual for Owners, Builders, Technicians

Books for Coversionfrom Amazon UK
Aircraft Engineering Principles by Lloyd Dingle, Mike Tooley       - for modules 1,2,3,4 & 8
Aircraft Digital Electronic and Computer Systems: Principles, Operation and Maintenance - for M5,11 &13 avionics
Aircraft Communications and Navigation Systems  - for Maintenance EASA/JAR avionics modules 11 & 13

Electrical Systems for A & PS (Ea-412)
Aircraft Electricity and Electronics (Glencoe's Aviation Technology Series) ~Thomas K. Eismin
AC Power Systems Handbook, Second Edition by Jerry C. Whitaker
Aircraft Electrical Systems by E H J Pallett                                   CAA Recommended      The 3 Pallett books are excellent!
Automatic Flight Control   E.H.J. Pallett, Shawn Coyle     CAA Recommended
Aircraft Instruments and Integrated Systems by E H J Pallet     CAA Recommended
Electric,Electronics, Logic & Auto-Flight, Instruments  Mike Burton
Aircraft Instruments and Avionics for A&P Technicians  by Max F. Henderson
Aerospace Avionics Systems: A Modern Synthesis   George M. Siouris
Civil Avionics Systems   I. Moir, Sirona G. Knight
Aviation Computing Systems   Mal Gormley
Avionics Navigation Systems by Myron Kayton, Walter R. Fried
The Avionics Handbook by Cary R. Spitzer
Digital Avionics Systems: Principles and Practiceby Cary R. Spitzer
Avionics Troubleshooting and Repair by Edward R. Maher
Pilot's Avionics Survival Guide  by Edward R. Maher
Trends in Advanced Avionics by Jim Curran
Avionics Fundamentals
Introduction to Avionics ~ Dale R. Cundy, Rick S. Brown
Manual of Avionics: Introduction ~Brian Kendal
Analog and Digital Communications (Schaum's Outlines) by Hwei Hsu
Aircraft Radio Systems by James Powell
Electronics for Today and Tomorrow  Tom Duncan
Electronics Made Simple (Made Simple) ~ Ian Sinclair
Electronics the Easy Way by Rex Miller (Author), Mark R. Miller
Schaum's Outline of Theory and Problems of Electronic Devices and Circuits Jimmie J. Cathey
Schaum's Outline of Feedback and Control Systems
Aviation Electronics  by Keith W. Bose
Introduction to Fiber Optics  by John Crisp
Fiber Optic Test & Measurement: Inc Igic
Fiber Optic Reference Guide:  A Practical Guide to the Technology  by David R. Goff
Computer Systems: Architecture, Networks and Communications
Principles of Computer Architecture by Miles Murdocca
Principles of Avionics Data Buses
Aviation Mechanic Handbook  Dale Crane  for Reference
Airplane Maintenance & Repair: A Manual for Owners, Builders, Technicians

There is not just the one book for the conversion.
What you need, depends on your background.
Most people need an electrical and an avionics book.
But watch out, you need the scores from the fibre optics,
synchros, auto-pilot, instruments etc. questions.
You do not want to end up with 73%, don't you!
If you need help, send me and email with your background
jarman@jar66.de

Conversion Syllabus

LECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS
Level
A B1 B2
 
 

3.1 Electron Theory 1 1 1

Structure and distribution of electrical charges within : atoms, molecules,

ions, compounds;

Molecular structure of conductors, semiconductors and insulators.
 
 

3.2 Static Electricity and Conduction 2 2 2

Static electricity and distribution of electrostatic charges;

Electrostatic laws of attraction and repulsion,

Units of charge, Coulomb's Law;

Conduction of electricity in solids, liquids, gases and a vacuum.
 
 

3.3 Electrical Terminology 3 3 3

The following terms, their units and factors affecting them : potential

difference, electromotive force, voltage, current resistance, conductance,

charge, conventional current flow, electron flow.
 
 

3.4 Generationof Electricity 1 1 1

Production of electricity by the following methods : light, heat, friction,

pressure, chemical action, magnetism and motion.
 
 

3.5DC Sources of Electricity 2 2 2

Construction and basic chemical action of primary cells, secondary cells,

lead acid cells, nickel cadmium cells, other alkaline cells;

Cells connected in series and parallel;

Internal resistance and its effect on a battery;

Construction, materials and operation of thermocouples;

Operation of photo-cells.
 
 

3.6 DC Circuits - 3 3

Ohms Law, Kirchoff&rsquo;s Voltage and Current Laws;

Calculations using the above laws to find resistance, voltage and current;.

Significance of the internal resistance of a supply.
 
 

3.7 Resistance / Resistor

a) - 2 2

Resistance and affecting factors;

Specific resistance;

Resistor colour code, values and tolerances, preferred values, wattage ratings;

Resistors in series and parallel;

Calculation of total resistance using series, parallel and series parallel combinations;

Operation and use of potentiometers and rheostats;

Operation of Wheatstone Bridge.

b) - 1 1

Positive and negative temperature coefficient conductance;

Fixed resistors, stability, tolerance and limitations, methods of construction;

Variable resistors, thermistors, voltage dependent resistors;

Construction of potentiometers and rheostats;

Construction of Wheatstone Bridge;
 

3.8Power - 2 2

Power, work and energy (kinetic and potential);

Dissipation of power by a resistor,

Power formula;

Calculations involving power, work and energy.
 
 

3.9Capacitance / Capacitor - 2 2

Operation and function of a capacitor,

Factors affecting capacitance area of plates, distance between plates,

number of plates, dielectric and dielectric constant working voltage,

voltage rating;

Capacitor types, construction and function;

Capacitor colour coding;

Calculations of capacitance and voltage in series and parallel circuits;

Exponential charge and discharge of a capacitor, time constants;

Testing of capacitors.
 
 

Magnetism

a) - 1 2

Theory of magnetism;

Properties of a magnet;

Action of a magnet suspended in the Earth's magnetic field;

Magnetisation and demagnetisation;

Magnetic shielding;

Various types of magnetic material;

Electromagnets construction and principles of operation;

Hand clasp rules to determine: magnetic field around current carrying

conductor

b) - 1 1

Magneto motive force, field strength, magnetic flux density,

permeability, hysteresis loop, retentivity, coercive force reluctance,

saturation point, eddy currents;

Precautions for care and storage of magnets.
 
 

3.11Inductance / lnductor - 1 2

Faraday's Law;

Action of inducing a voltage in a conductor moving in a magnetic field;

Induction principles;

Effects of the following on the magnitude of an induced voltage:

magnetic field strength, rate of change of flux, number of conductor turns;

Mutual induction-,

The effect the rate of change of primary current and mutual inductance has on

induced voltage;

Factors affecting mutual inductance : number of turns in coil, physical size of coil,

permeability of coil, position of coils with respect to each other,

Lenz's Law and polarity determining rules;

Back emf, self induction-.

Saturation point;

Principle uses of inductors;
 

3.12 DC Motor / Generator Theory - 2 2

Basic motor and generator theory;

Construction and purpose of components in DC generator;

Operation of. and factors affecting output and direction of current flow in DC generators.

Operation of, and factors affecting output power, torque, speed and direction

of rotation of C motors;

Series wound, shunt wound and compound motors;

Starter Generator construction.
 
 

3.13AC Theory 1 2 2

Sinusoidal waveform : phase. period, frequency, cycle;

instantaneous, average, root mean square, peak, peak to peak current values

and calculations of these values, in relation to voltage, current and power

Triangular / Square waves;

Single / 3 phase principles.
 
 

3.14 Resistive (R), Capacitive (C) and Inductive (L) Circuits - 1 1

Phase relationship of voltage and current in L, C and R circuits, parallel,

series and series parallel;

Power dissipation in L, C and R circuits;

impedance, phase angle, power factor and current calculations;

True power, apparent power and reactive power calculations.
 
 

3.15 Transformers - 2 2

Transformer construction principles and operation;

Transformer losses and methods for overcoming them;

Transformer action under load and no-load conditions;

Power transfer efficiency, polarity markings;

Primary and Secondary current, voltage, turns ratio, power, efficiency;

Auto transformers
 
 

3.16Filters - 1 1        Integrator

Operation, application and uses of the following filters : low pass, high pass,

band pass, band stop.
 
 

3.17 AC Generators - 2 2

Rotation of loop in a magnetic field and waveform produced;

Operation and construction of revolving armature and revolving field

type AC generators;

Single phase, two phase and three phase alternators;

Three phase star and delta connectors advantages and uses;

Calculation of line and phase voltages and currents;

Calculation of power in a three phase system;

Permanent Magnet Generators.
 
 

3.18 AC Motors - 2 2

Construction, principles of operation and characteristics of: AC synchronous

and induction motors both single and polyphase;

Methods of speed control and direction of rotation;

Methods of producing a rotating field: capacitor, inductor, shaded or split pole.
 
 
 
 

4. ELECTRONIC FUNDAMENTALS.

Level

A B1 B2

4.1Semiconductor's
 
 

4.1.1 Diodes

a) - 1 3

Diode symbols, Diode characteristics and properties; Diodes in series and parallel;

Main characteristics and use of silicon controlled rectifiers (thyristors),

light emitting diode, photo conductive diode, varistor, rectifier diodes;

Functional testing of diodes.
 
 

4.1.2Transistors

a) - 1 3

Transistor symbols; Component description and orientation;

Transistor characteristics and properties.
 
 

4.1.3 Integrated Circuits

- 1 -

Description and operation of logic circuits and linear circuits / operational amplifiers.
 
 

4.2 Printed Circuit Boards - 1 3
 
 

Description and use of printed circuit boards.
 
 

4.3Servomechanisms

a) - 1 -

Understanding of the following terms : open and closed loop systems, feedback,

follow up, analogue transducers;

Principles of operation and use of the following synchro system components /

features : resolvers, differential , control and torque, transformers, inductance and

capacitance transmitters.
 
 

5. DIGITAL TECHNIQUES

Level

A Bl B2
 
 

5.1Electronic Instrument systems 1 2 3

Typical systems arrangements and cockpit layout of electronic

instrument systems.
 
 

5.2 Numbering Systems - 1 2

Numbering systems: binary, octal and hexadecimal;

Demonstration of conversions between the decimal and binary, octal and

hexadecimal systems and vice versa.
 
 

5.3 Data Conversion - 1 2

Analogue Data, Digital Data;

Operation and application of analogue to digital, and digital to

analogue converters, inputs and outputs, limitations of various types.
 
 

5.4 Data Buses - 2 2

Operation of data buses in aircraft systems, including knowledge of ARINC

and other specifications.
 
 

5.5 Logic Circuits - 2 2

a)

Identification of common logic gate symbols, tables and equivalent circuits;

Applications used for aircraft systems, schematic diagrams.
 

5.6BasicComputer Structure

a) 1 2 -

Computer terminology (including bit, byte, software, hardware, CPU, IC,

and various memory devices such as RAM, ROM, PROM);

Computer technology (as applied in aircraft systems).
 
 

5.10 Fibre Optics - 1 3

Advantages and disadvantages of fibre optic data transmission

over electrical wire propagation; Fibre optic data bus;

Fibre optic related terms;

Terminations;

Couplers, control terminals, remote terminals;

Application of fibre optics in aircraft systems.
 
 

5.11 Electronic Displays - 2 3

Principles of operation of common types of displays used in modern

aircraft including

Cathode Ray Tubes, Light Emitting Diodes and Liquid Crystal Display.
 
 

5.12 Electrostatic Sensitive Devices 1 3 3

Special handling of components sensitive to electrostatic discharges;

Awareness of risks and possible damage, component and personnel anti-static

protection devices.
 
 

5.13 Software Management Control - 2 3

Awareness of restrictions, airworthiness requirements and possible

catastrophic effects of unapproved changes to software programmes.
 
 

5.14 Electromagnetic Environment - 2 3

Influence of the following phenomena on maintenance practices for electronic

system :
 
 

EMC - Electromagnetic Compatibility

EMI - Electromagnetic Interference

HIRF - High lntensity Radiated Field

Lightning / lightning protection
 
 

5.15 Typical Electronic / Digital Aircraft Systems - 2 2

General arrangement of typical electronic/digital aircraft systems and associated BITE

(Built In Test Equipment) testing such as :
 
 

ACARS - ARINC Communication and Addressing and Reporting System

ECAM - Electronic Centralised Aircraft Monitoring

EFIS - Electronic Flight Instrument System

EICAS - Engine Indication and Crew Alerting System

FBW - Fly by Wire

FMS - Flight Management System

GPS - Global Positioning System

IRS - inertial Reference System

TCAS - Traffic Alert Collision Avoidance System
 
 

Note : Different manufacturers may use different terminology for similar systems.
 
 
 
 

7.7 Electrical Cables and Connectors 1 3 3

Continuity, insulation and bonding techniques and testing;

Use of crimp tools hand and hydraulic operated;

Testing of crimp joints ;

Connector pin removal and insertion;

Co-axial cables : testing and installation precautions;

Wiring protection techniques : Cable looming and loom support, cable clamps,

protective sleeving techniques including heat shrink wrapping, shielding.
 
 

11.5.2AvionicSystems 1 1 -

Fundamentals of system lay-outs and operation of;

Auto Flight (ATA 22);

Communications (ATA 23);

Navigation Systems (ATA 34).
 
 

11.6 Electrical Power (ATA 24) 2 3 - Batteries Installation and Operation; DC power generation;

AC power generation;

Emergency power generation;

Voltage regulation;

Power distribution;

inverters, transformers, rectifiers;

Circuit protection.

External / Ground power;
 
 

Equipment and Furnishings (ATA 25)

a) 2 2 -

Emergency equipment requirements;

Seats, harnesses and belts.

b) 1 1 -

Cabin lay-out;

Equipment lay-out;

Cabin Furnishing Installation;

Cabin entertainment equipment;

Galley installation;

Cargo handling and retention equipment;

Airstairs.
 
 

11.14 Lights (ATA 33) 2 3 -

External: navigation, landing, taxiing, ice;

Internal: cabin, cockpit, cargo;

          Emergency.