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EXAM OVERVIEW
It includes nine modules with a total of 144 questions. Candidates are allowed a maximum of 36 incorrect answers to pass the exam.
Format: Online, proctored exam
Duration: 1.5 hours
Passing Score: 75% (108/144 correct answers)
The exam assesses candidates on three dimensions of knowledge:
Factual (What): Understanding key concepts and definitions.
Conceptual (Why): Recognizing the importance and reasoning behind practices.
Procedural (How): Applying methods to real-world scenarios
Exam standards
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1.1. Define key electrical engineering principles in aerospace applications.
1.2. Explain power generation, conversion, and distribution in aircraft and spacecraft.
1.3. Identify regulatory requirements for aerospace electrical systems (FAA, EASA, MIL-STD). -
2.1. Describe AC and DC power distribution architectures in aerospace systems.
2.2. Explain the role of power converters, inverters, and battery backup systems.
2.3. Identify redundancy and fail-safe mechanisms for critical aerospace power systems. -
3.1. Explain the principles of avionics power management and load balancing.
3.2. Identify electrical grounding and shielding techniques for avionics systems.
3.3. Describe the integration of cockpit avionics, flight control systems, and power buses. -
4.1. Define high-reliability wiring standards and materials for aerospace applications.
4.2. Explain wire routing, harnessing, and electromagnetic interference (EMI) mitigation.
4.3. Identify fault isolation and troubleshooting methods for wiring failures. -
5.1. Describe aerospace electrical system testing procedures (DO-160, MIL-STD-461).
5.2. Explain thermal management considerations for high-power electrical systems.
5.3. Identify predictive maintenance techniques for electrical components. -
6.1. Define the role of lithium-ion, solid-state, and fuel-cell power systems in aerospace.
6.2. Explain thermal runaway prevention and battery management system (BMS) design.
6.3. Identify energy storage considerations for hybrid and electric aircraft. -
7.1. Explain satellite power generation using solar arrays and nuclear power sources.
7.2. Describe space-rated battery storage and power conditioning units.
7.3. Identify techniques for optimizing power systems in deep-space missions. -
8.1. Define cybersecurity threats to aircraft and spacecraft electrical systems.
8.2. Explain data encryption methods for secure power management and avionics systems.
8.3. Describe methods for detecting and preventing electrical system tampering. -
9.1. Explain more-electric aircraft (MEA) and all-electric propulsion concepts.
9.2. Identify power distribution strategies for hybrid-electric and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
9.3. Describe high-power electrical transmission for hypersonic and deep-space vehicles.
