Airman Certification Standards
ACS AM.II.K
Area II, Task K
Knowledge
Generators, DC generation systems, and DC power distribution systems.
Alternators, AC generation systems, and AC power distribution systems.
Starter generators.
constant speed drive (CSD) and integrated drive generator (IDG) systems and components.
Voltage regulators and over-volt and overcurrent protection.
Inverter systems.
Aircraft wiring sizes, types, selection, installation and circuit protection devices.
Derating factors in switch selection.
Aircraft wiring shielding.
Aircraft lightning protection.
Instrument or instrument panel removal and installation.
Aircraft lighting systems.
Electrical system troubleshooting.
Soldering preparation, types of solder, and flux usage.
Aircraft electrical connectors, splices, terminals, and switches.
Electrical system measurement, adjustment, and testing.
Aircraft battery troubleshooting and maintenance. Risk Management The applicant demonstrates the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with:
Risk Management
Testing/troubleshooting electrical systems or components.
Connecting or disconnecting external power.
Maintenance on energized circuits/systems.
Maintenance in areas containing aircraft wiring.
Routing and securing wires and wire bundles.
Selecting the size of wire in an electrical circuit.
Selection or installation of wire terminals.
Effects of soldering.
Soldering practices. Skills The applicant demonstrates the ability to:
Skill
Inspect aircraft wiring to verify installation and routing.
Perform wire terminating and splicing.
Assemble an aircraft electrical connector.
Use a wiring circuit diagram to identify components.
Solder aircraft wiring. 38
Troubleshoot an airframe electrical circuit.
Install airframe electrical wiring, switches, or protective devices.
Secure wire bundles.
Determine an electrical load in a given aircraft system.
Install bonding jumpers.
Check output voltage of a DC generator.
Check the resistance of an electrical system component.
Inspect generator brush serviceability and brush spring tension.
Inspect and check anti-collision, position, and landing lights for proper operation.
Inspect components in an electrical system.
Troubleshoot a DC electrical system supplied by an AC electrical system.
Identify components in an electrical schematic where AC is rectified to a DC voltage.
Perform a continuity test to verify the condition of a conductor.
Perform a test on a conductor for a short to ground.
Perform a test on a conductor for a short to other conductors. 39 II. Airframe Subject L. Ice and Rain Control Systems Objective The following knowledge, risk management, and skill elements are required for aircraft ice and rain control systems. Knowledge The applicant demonstrates understanding of:
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