Aviation Mechanic - General, Airframe, and Powerplant › II. Airframe › Task H. Aircraft Instrument Systems

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Built-in test equipment.

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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 10-69
Chapter 10: Aircraft Systems › Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) › Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitor (ECAM)
generators are also tested.A maintenance panel allows for testing annunciation and further testing upon demand. BITE stands for built-in test equipment. It is standard for monitoring systems to monitor themselves as well as the aircraft systems…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 11-27
Chapter 11: Communication & Navigation › Analog Electronics › Digital Electronics
Self-monitoring, built-in test equipment (BITE) and air-to-ground data links increase maintenance efficiency. Digital buss networking allows aircraft system computers to interact for a coordinated comprehensive approach to flight operations. Digital Data Displays Modern digital data displays…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Powerplant p. 9-14
Chapter 9: Engine Fire Protection Systems › Boeing 777 Fire Extinguisher System › Fire Extinguisher Containers
System Test Built-in test equipment (BITE) performs a test of the engine fire detection system for these conditions: • When the system first gets power. • After a power interrupt. • Every 5 minutes of operation. [Figures…