Aviation Mechanic - General, Airframe, and Powerplant › I. General › Task A. Fundamentals of Electricity and Electronics

AM.I.A.S1

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Perform circuit continuity test.

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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Powerplant p. 4-33
Chapter 4: Engine Ignition & Electrical Systems › Checking the Internal Timing of a Magneto › Checking Ignition Induction Vibrator Systems
distributor block electrode with continuity light or timing light. To perform one test lead, touch the other test lead to the proper distributor block electrode. If the light does not indicate a complete circuit, the set screw is not making…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 13-65
Chapter 13: Aircraft Landing Gear Systems › Anti-Skid › Anti-Skid System Tests
circuits in the anti-skid control unit. Built-in test circuits continuously monitor the anti-skid system and provide warning if a failure occurs. An operational test can be performed before flight. The anti-skid control switch and/ or test…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Powerplant p. 10-63
Chapter 10: Engine Maintenance & Operation › Turboprop Operation › Functional Check of Aircraft EGT Circuit
Check of Aircraft EGT Circuit To eliminate any error caused by one or more inoperative aircraft thermocouples, a continuity check is performed. The check is made by heating one heater probe to between 500 and 700 °C and placing ... parallel circuit. Therefore, the temperature indication of the aircraft thermocouples is read on the potentiometer of the analyzer by using the check cable and necessary adapter. Functional Check of Aircraft EGT Circuit During the EGT system functional test…