The next SAAA maintenance procedures course will be held at:
Windsor RSL
Corner of Argyle & Mileham streets
South Windsor NSW 2756
Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th June 2010.
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Maintenance Procedures Course – Sydney
Basic Aircraft Wiring and Electrics Course
This course is FULL (12 people).
Please register your interest if you would like to participate in any of our re-occurring & upcoming courses.
| This course is FULL (12 people).
Please register your interest if you would like to participate in any of our re-occurring & upcoming courses. |
WHAT ITS ABOUT?
This is a hands on, practical course for homebuilders of aircraft and specialises in the planning of your electrical system, how to read electrical circuits and how to properly wire them, with all the right tools. All the fundamentals of wiring your own (experimental) aircraft, to proper standards, for longevity and reliable operations.
WHEN IS IT?
This is a 1 day course on Saturday, 17th April 2010. Start time 9am and will run to around 4pm.
WHERE IS IT HELD?
The course will be held at North Richmond. The location will have a partially built Zodiac 601XL for practical examples. The exact address will be given to course participants on request or after making a booking.
WHAT DOES IT COST?
- $80 for SAAA members
- $100 for non-SAAA members
WHATS THE CONTENT?
This course will cover the following:
- D-Sub type connectors
- Crimping pins and sockets
- Ring Terminals – how to use and crimp
- FastOn (Push on) Terminals – how to use and crimp
- Interpreting electrical circuits
- Planning your own electrical system
- Ground blocks
- Wiring your headset jacks (soldering)
- About fuses and circuit breakers
- About contactors
- AMP connectors and crimping
- Coax connectors and crimping
- Practical advise on aircraft electrics and wiring
PLUS MORE….and if you have any questions about your particular project please feel free to ask on the day of the course!
HOW MANY PEOPLE IN THE COURSE?
A maximum of 10 people (students) can attend the course.
WHO IS THE INSTRUCTOR?
Alan Husen, who works for CAE, a defence contractor and authorised engineering organisation on the RAAF base at Richmond who maintain and upgrade the C130 Hercules aircraft simulators. Alan is a lead/senior engineering technician and wireman who has wired numerous instrument panels and electrics to military aircraft wiring standards. Alan is involved in the design and wiring of major electrical systems and was a permanent air force member for a number of years.
Human Factors Course 20th Dec 2009
A Human Factors course was held on Sunday 20th December 2009, 10.30am at Mounties Club (near Liverpool). The instructor was Brett Mitchell from True Blue Aviation. The cost was $120.00 and included the training, the book and the exam.