Airfield Electrical Systems and NAVAID Maintenance

3h - $195.00 USD
Airfield Electrical Systems and NAVAID Maintenance

The Airfield Electrical Systems and NAVAID Maintenance course outlines best practices for maintenance programs for airfield electrical systems and navigational aids (NAVAIDs).

Specifically, the course explores the maintenance of apron lighting, airfield ground lighting, power supply systems, aircraft visual guidance docking systems, and NAVAIDs.

The course can be taken as part of the Certificate in Airfield Maintenance for those wishing to gain a more complete understanding of airfield maintenance, including best practices for the maintenance of airfield pavements and markings, as well as general airfield maintenance, including snow removal, night maintenance, drainage facility maintenance, and grass maintenance.

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Competencies Obtained

On completion of this course participants will be able to:

  • Identify the key components of an airfield ground lighting (AGL) system.
  • Explain how to troubleshoot common faults on an AGL series circuit.
  • Define key maintenance tasks, and the frequency with which they are typically undertaken, for:
    • Apron lighting.
    • Airfield ground lighting.
    • Airfield power supply systems.
    • Aircraft visual guidance docking systems. 
  • Identify who is responsible for, and key considerations concerning, the maintenance of NAVAIDs.

Course Content

This course covers the following topics:

  • The importance of apron lighting.
  • Key elements of, and best practices for, a maintenance program for high mast lighting.
  • Inspections and illumination measurements.
  • The key components of an airfield ground lighting (AGL) system.
  • The advantages and disadvantages of different AGL system designs.
  • Key considerations when planning and executing AGL maintenance. 
  • Recent technological advancements in airfield ground lighting.
  • Troubleshooting AGL faults.
  • Typical frequencies for the maintenance of each element of the AGL system.
  • The importance of resiliency / quality of power supply. 
  • Methods of airfield primary and secondary / emergency power supply. 
  • Key components of the airfield HV / LV electrical system.
  • Example maintenance program for the airfield power supply system.
  • Maintenance of Fixed Ground Power systems.
  • What Aircraft Visual Docking Guidance Systems (VGDS) are.
  • Critical VDGS maintenance tasks and the frequency with which they are typically completed.
  • The importance of maintaining NAVAIDs in good working order.
  • Typical NAVAIDs at airports.
  • Coordinating NAVAIDs maintenance.
  • Protecting NAVAIDs.
  • Explore AGL maintenance practices at airports around the world.

This course includes an integrated online assessment.

Candidates must successfully complete the assessment to receive a Certificate of Completion.

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Who Should Enrol?

  • Airport operations staff and managers who are responsible for planning and implementing airfield maintenance programs.
  • Airside personnel who are required to maintain airfield electrical systems and NAVAIDs.
  • Anyone interested in furthering their knowledge of airfield maintenance best practices.
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Reviews

“Thank you for the training; I found it very insightful and i have learn a great deal.” — Miguel

“Useful information for all levels.” — Mahamooda

“Learned a lot of things I didn’t know prior to taking this course.” — Wendy

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