Avionics Troubleshooting & Repair
by Edward Maher, 2001
398 pages             $32.95

Avionics INSTALLATION and troubleshooting would be the better title of this book.  It is written for those who are in the process of selecting, and installing avionics components, and who want an understanding of the typical problems associated with these systems.  It shows how to diagnose faults, how to plan or build against them, and how to understand the causes of common problems and repair procedures.   It is very up-to-date, and very complete, and without a doubt, a great asset for anyone designing and installing new or upgraded system.

This is a book written for pilots and the beginning professional technician.  It will give you everything you need for installation procedures, routine maintenance and testing, and the correction of basic system faults.

Table of Contents

Rules to Fly By                                           1
Avionics Shop Requiremen                                  9
    technician certification, avionics shop certification
    technician's responsibility, work pilots are allowed to do

Avionics Decisions                                       23
    choosing avionics, avionics radio retrofits, TKM
    updates and modifications, used radios, anti theft
    strategies, new radios, purchasing considerations,
    TSO requirements, cooling fans, installation

Avionics Installation & Repair                           45
    developing an installation plan, panel modification,
    antennas, soldering, circuit boards and wiring repairs,
    electrostatic damage, wiring, tools, paperwork for
    installations and repair, installation checklist, wiring
    failure, corrosion and contamination

Microphones, Headsets, Intercoms                        139
    microphones, headsets, ANR headsets, intercoms,
    speakers

Audio Systems                                           161
    audio and noise, audio panel manufacturers

Antennas                                                187
    polarization,choosing an antenna, antenna problems,
    rebonding antennas

Communication Receivers and Transmitters                193
    FCC frequency change, installation tips, antennas,
    COMM radio problems, NAV/COMM manufacturers,
    handheld tranceivers

Navigation Systems                                      203
    NAV antennas, Troubleshooting VOR problems,
    antenna troubleshooting, VOR ground check,
    NAV flight test, area navigation, glideslope
    receivers, NAV receiver manufacturers

Marker Beacons                                          217
    installation tips, marker problems, manufacturers

Automatic Direction Finders (ADF)                       223
    front end for King ADF, installation tips, ADF
    antennas, troubleshooting ADF problems,
    ADF loop/sense systems, operational checks
    manufacturers

Distance Measuring Equipment                            235
    installation tips, DME problems, manufacturers

LORAN Systems                                           241
    LORAN vs. GPS, antenna installation,
    installation tips, manufacturers, LORAN CDI

Global Positioning Systems (GPS)                        249
    how GPS works, GPS IFR approaches,
    GPS receivers, installation, manufacturers,
    handheld GPS

Autopilot Systems                                       259
    autopilot gyro, maintenance, primary/bridal cables,
    ground check, alignment, keeping autopilots
    straight and level, gyro failure, installation tips,
    never say INOP, GPSS details, manufacturers

Transponders & Collision Avoidance                      299
    transponder modes, encoders, installation tips,
    altitude reporting tests and inspection, ATC
    tests and inspection, pitot static system check,
    test equipment requirements, non-pressurized
    aircraft static check, pressurized aircraft, collision
    avoidance systems, manufacturers

Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)                     317
    ELT regulations, installation tips, batteries,
    testing, repair, manufacturers

Radar Systems                                           331
    radar antennas, radome, safety, manufacturers

Thunderstorm Detection Systems                          347
    Strike Finder and Stormscopes, lightning,
    plastic planes, manufacturers

Compass                                                 367
    compass construction, vertical card compass,
    problems, location, repairs, compass swinging,
    slaved compass, manufacturers

Gyroscopic Instruments                                  379
    heading indicator, attitude indicator, turn
    coordinator, HSIs, gyro maintenance, trouble
    shooting, manufacturers

Radio Altimeters                                        389
    instaltion tips, manufacturers