Standard Guide for Automatic Flight Control System Technician
Standard Guide for Automatic Flight Control System Technician
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 4.1 The guide is intended to be used to assess competencies of qualified individuals who wish to become certified as an Automatic Flight Control System technician through a program such as the National Center for Aerospace and Transportation Technologies (NCATT). 4.2 The guide is intended to be used in concert with a certification provider’s structure and materials for management, exam delivery, and candidate preparation. SCOPE 1.1 The purpose of this guide is to address the fundamental subject knowledge activities and functions for avionics professionals to be titled Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) Technician. 1.2 This guide is the basis for the Automatic Flight Control System Technician (AFCS) certification, an endorsement to the Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) certification. Candidates must be a certified AET to take the certification exam associated with this guide. 1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM F3639-23: Standard Guide for Automatic Flight Control System Technician provides a comprehensive framework for assessing the competencies required for avionics professionals seeking certification as Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) Technicians. Developed by ASTM International, this guide serves as the foundational standard for AFCS certification programs and acts as an endorsement to the Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) certification. The guide aligns with international principles on standardization, ensuring global recognition and consistency across the aerospace and transportation sectors.
Purpose and Scope The guide defines the essential knowledge, activities, and functions that an avionics professional must master to become an AFCS technician. It is specifically designed as the basis for certification assessments and is intended for use alongside materials provided by certification bodies such as the National Center for Aerospace and Transportation Technologies (NCATT).
Knowledge Levels The standard organizes knowledge into three progressive levels:
Core Competency Areas
Другие стандарты ASTM
ASTM F3639-23 is of practical value to:
ASTM F3060: Terminology for Aircraft Key resource for aviation terminology, ensuring consistency across documents and training.
ASTM F3245: Guide for Aircraft Electronics Technician Personnel Certification Establishes the core competencies for AET certification, of which the AFCS credential is an endorsement.
FAA AC43.13 Series:
FAA-H-8083 Series:
These referenced standards and handbooks provide essential supplemental information and guidance for professionals preparing for AFCS certification or working in related avionics and flight control roles.
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