 To understand the principle, the function and layout of an Avionics system in aircraft applications
(Commercial, Business or Military aircraft).
 To discuss advantages and disadvantages by examining the components, system layout and
operation of avionic systems to develop the skills, competencies and knowledge necessary to
investigate and analyse interrelated aircraft and complex avionics systems.
Module learning outcomes assessed by this coursework:
On successful completion of this assignment, students will be expected, at threshold level, to be able to:

1. Summarise the system architecture and operation of typical Auto-Flight (ATA 22), Communications
   (ATA 23), and Navigation (ATA 34) systems. (LO 2)
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the operation of the aircraft systems described in this module,
   sufficiently to be able to use effective fault identification/analysis, diagnosis and rectification techniques.
   (LO 6)
3. Investigate a variety of information sources, apply a logical approach to fault diagnosis, and
   communicate technical information in the form of written technical reports. (LO 7)
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   Task:
   You are required to:
   a. Identify and investigateProvide, following investigation and analysis, a suitable aircraft functional
   Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS) Block Schematic diagram for a Commercial or Military aircraft
   (one of which you have used as a training platform during practical sessions at MTC). This may be in the
   form of a hand drawn labelled diagram or an extract from an Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) or
   publication.
   b. Interpret and articulate through critical analysis,Describe the operation of the aircraft GPWS which
   you have identified and drawn with and the function of it’s components within the system.
   c. Through research, assess and recognise Examine and summarise the use of GPWS and Enhanced
   Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) aligned with in the aircraft operation highlighting the Safety
   factors, advantages and disadvantages.
   d. As a case study examine and summarise the findings of an Air Accident Investigation with focus on
   investigate an example of confusion arising from mismanagement of GPWS information which had serious
   or potentially serious consequences for an aeroplane operation highlighting the; Human, safety and
   engineering practice factors contributing to the accident in the aviation history.
   Background:
   A Terrain Avoidance and Warning System (TAWS) is a safety net that automatically provides a distinctive
   warning to pilots when the aeroplane is in potentially hazardous proximity to terrain. The first
   implementation of TAWS was Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS) and was introduced in the 1970s
   as a means to combat the high incidence of ControledControlled Flight in to terrain (CFIT) accidents and
   near-accidents.
   Equipment:
   AircratAircraft in workshop 17, Relevant Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Wiring Diagram Manual
   (WDM).
   Procedure:
   You are required to investigate, analyse describe and discuss the areas identified. You are referred to the
   Equipment/Resources, in addition to the Reading/References section of this assignment brief.
   You will write a technical report (1,500 words) on this subject taking into consideration the following key
   features:
    Format a Cover page and Table Of Contents
    Describe the purpose of your report in an Introduction.
    Provide a Block Schematic of an Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS)
    Describe the operation of the Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS) and the function of the
   components
    Discuss GPWS and Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) highlighting the Safety
   factors, advantages and disadvantages.
    Investigate an example of confusion arising from mismanagement of GPWS information which had
   serious or potentially serious consequences for an aeroplane operation in the aviation history.
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    Summarise your findings in your report with a conclusion
    Include a Bibliography to list your supporting references
    Correctly use an Appendix for supporting data and information (If required)
   Assessment Components
   LO # Assessment Component Weight
   2 Introduction/Aim/PuposePurpose of the Report 15%
   2 & 6 Schematic diagram Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS) 10%
   2 & 6 Discussion: System operation with component function. 20%
   2 ComparisionComparison of GPWS and EGPWS 15%
   2 Research based section (InvestgationInvestigation mismanagement
   of GPWS information and consequences)
   15%
   2 Research Resources Used 10%
   2 & 6 Summary and Conclusion 15%
   Reading / References:
   The Module teaching notes issued to students by the course team at the start of the Module.
   Recommended but not limited tooto:
4. Aircraft Digital Electronics and Computer Systems, 2013, M Tooley, Butterworth Heinemann. ISBN-10:
   0415828600.
5. Aircraft Maintenance and Wiring Diagram Manuals for the Learjet 45, Jaguar, A320 and B737NG.
6. Aircraft communications and navigation systems Second edition, 2018, Michael H. Tooley and
   David Wyatt, (SBN) 0415827752.
7. Principles of avionics Ninth edition, 2015, Albert D. Helfrick, (SBN) 1885544359.
8. Any Online resourecesresources relaventrelevant to the subject.
   Notes:
    Further guidance will be given during taught sessions.
    Retrieval of failure will be as detailed in the Module Descriptor.
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   Method of feedback to the students
   Feedback will be provided to the student using following methods; place a (X) as appropriate.
   This coursework is submitted through Turnitin. Feedback will be provided through Turnitin only.
   This coursework is submitted through Turnitin. In addition to Turnitin, feedback through
   Assessment Sheet will be provided.
   This coursework is submitted manually. Feedback will be provided through the Assessment
   sheet only.
   Deferred/Second attempt assessment:
   Deferred/Second attempt assessment will be as per the module descriptor.
   The Military Technological College regulations require students to keep electronic copies
   of all assignments, and submit these at any time upon request.
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   Submission
   Submit your report via the Turnitin link on Moodle before the due date.
   Before you submit your work, check your work and consider the following points:
   Covering information
   Title/cover page clearly shows:
    Student number
    Assignment title
    Module title
   Results and Discussion
    I have clearly provided a functional Block Schematic diagram for a Ground Proximity Warning
   System (GPWS).
    I clearly describe the functions, indications and operation of transmission, receiving,
   selection and distribution elements related to GPWS for a business, commercial or military
   aircraft
    I have done a comparison between GPWS and Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System
   (EGPWS), its use, operational and system applications
    I have Investigated and identified using research, mismanagement of GPWS information and
   consequences for an aeroplane operation in the aviation history.
   Other sections of the report
    I state the aim of the work.
    have provided the required GPWS block schematic
    I have provided an analysis and description of an aircraft GPWS.
    I have discussed the advantages and disadvantages of GPWS and EGPWS and their individual
   applications
   Overall presentation
    The structure of my report conforms to normal conventions for a report with:
   An Introduction with the purpose of the report
   A discussion of the subject
   A conclusion.
   A Bibliography (supporting references)
    Where I use a reference, I list it using the Harvard format
    Report is clear and concise
    My figures, diagrams and tables are correctly numbered and identified and I have reference
   them wherever needed
    I make correct use of grammar, spelling and punctuations.
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   Military Technological College
   Assessment Sheet
   Module: MTCA5030 – Aircraft Electrical And Avionic Systems Date of submission:
   Individual report on the function and operation of a typical avionics
   system. (40% of unit total)
   Student Number:
   Assessor / Second Marker: % Mark
   LO Assessment
   Component
   Poor Satisfactory Good Very good Excellent Mark
   2 & 7 Introduction/Aim/
   Purpose of the
   Report
   Irrelevant to very
   poor Introduction
   (0 – 3)
   Adequate
   Introduction/backgr
   ound but lacked
   supporting
   Introduction/backgr
   ound and references
   (4 – 6)
   Good Introduction but
   lacks supporting
   background
   (7 – 9)
   Very good
   Introduction and
   background with
   citations (10 –
   12)
   Excellent Introduction
   and background with
   citations
   (13 – 15)
   Marks
   awarded
   /15
   2, 6
   & 7
   Schematic
   diagram of
   Ground Proximity
   Warning System
   (GPWS)
   Irrelevant to very
   poor/incomplete and
   not applicable to the
   task
   (0 – 2)
   Adequate diagram
   in at least one
   instance but lacks
   applicability in at
   least one
   (3 – 4)
   Good diagram in both
   instances but require
   better labelling (5 – 6)
   Very good
   diagram, clearly
   labelled
   (7 – 8)
   Excellent to
   Outstanding diagram
   with labelling
   (9 – 10)
   Marks
   awarded
   /10
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   2, 6
   & 7
   Discussion
   (System layout
   and component
   function.
   Irrelevant to very
   poor/incomplete and
   not applicable to the
   task
   (0 – 4)
   Adequate analysis
   and understanding
   with minimum
   supporting
   references
   (5 – 8)
   Good analysis with
   considered system
   knowledge.
   (9 – 12)
   Very good
   analysis with
   system
   understanding
   clearly evident
   (13 – 16)
   Excellent to
   Outstanding with
   masterly systems
   understanding
   (17 – 20)
   Marks
   awarded
   /20
   2 & 7 Comparison of
   GPWS and EGPWS
   Irrelevant to very
   poor/incomplete and
   not applicable to the
   task
   (0 – 3)
   Adequate
   comparison and
   understanding with
   minimum
   supporting
   references
   (4 – 6)
   Good comparison with
   considered good
   systems knowledge
   (7 – 9)
   Very good
   comparison with
   systems
   understanding
   clearly evident
   (10 – 12)
   Excellent to
   Outstanding with
   masterly systems
   understanding
   (13 – 15)
   Marks
   awarded
   /15
   2 & 7 Research based
   section
   (mismanagement
   of GPWS
   information and
   consequences for
   an aeroplane
   operation in the
   aviation history).
   Irrelevant to very
   poor/incomplete and
   not applicable to the
   task
   (0 – 3)
   Adequate
   examination and
   summary covering
   most of the task
   requirements with
   minimum
   referencing
   (4 – 6)
   Good examination and
   summary with covering
   most of the task
   requirements with
   adequate referencing
   (7 – 9)
   Very good
   examination and
   summary with
   understanding
   clearly evident
   (10 – 12)
   Excellent to
   Outstanding with a
   masterly understanding
   (13 – 15)
   Marks
   awarded
   /15
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   2 & 7 Research
   Resources Used
   Irrelevant to very
   poor/incomplete and
   not applicable to the
   tasks
   (0 – 2)
   Adequate
   resources/citation
   methods used with
   minimal used
   (3 – 4)
   Good resources/citation
   methods used above
   that of those supplied
   (5 – 6)
   Very good and
   varied
   resources/citatio
   n used to support
   arguments
   (7 – 8)
   Excellent to
   Outstanding resources
   and citation methods
   used
   (9 – 10)
   Mark
   awarded
   /10
   2, 6
   & 7
   Summary and
   Conclusion
   Irrelevant to very
   poor/incomplete and
   not applicable to the
   tasks
   (0 – 3)
   Adequate summary,
   reflecting briefly on
   the content but
   lacked arguments
   (4 – 6)
   Good summary with
   considered commentary
   on the content and
   some arguments
   (7 – 9)
   Very good
   summary with
   excellent content
   commentary and
   very insightful
   arguments
   (10 – 12)
   Excellent to
   Outstanding summary
   content with very
   thought provoking
   arguments
   (13 – 15)
   Mark
   awarded
   /15
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   Additional comments
   Further comments can be made overleaf
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