Airfield Electrical Systems and NAVAID Maintenance

Competencies Obtained

On completion of this course participants will be able to:

• Identify the key components of an airfield ground lighting (AGL) system.
• Explain how to troubleshoot common faults on an AGL series circuit.
• Define key maintenance tasks, and the frequency with which they are typically undertaken, for:
  • Apron lighting.
  • Airfield ground lighting.
  • Airfield power supply systems.
  • Aircraft visual guidance docking systems.
• Identify who is responsible for, and key considerations concerning, the maintenance of NAVAIDs.

Who Should Enrol?

• Airport operations staff and managers who are responsible for planning and implementing airfield maintenance programs.
• Airside personnel who are required to maintain airfield electrical systems and NAVAIDs.
• Anyone interested in furthering their knowledge of airfield maintenance best practices.

Course Content

This course covers the following topics:

1. Apron Lighting Maintenance

• The importance of apron lighting.
• Key elements of, and best practices for, a maintenance program for high mast lighting.
• Inspections and illumination measurements.

2. Introduction to Airfield Ground Lighting Systems

• The key components of an airfield ground lighting (AGL) system.
• The advantages and disadvantages of different AGL system designs.

3. AGL Maintenance

• Key considerations when planning and executing AGL maintenance.
• Recent technological advancements in airfield ground lighting.
• Troubleshooting AGL faults.
• Typical frequencies for the maintenance of each element of the AGL system.

4. Power Supply Systems Maintenance

• The importance of resiliency / quality of power supply.
• Methods of airfield primary and secondary / emergency power supply.
• Key components of the airfield HV / LV electrical system.
• Example maintenance program for the airfield power supply system.
• Maintenance of Fixed Ground Power systems.

5. Aircraft Visual Docking Guidance System Maintenance

• What Aircraft Visual Docking Guidance Systems (VGDS) are.
• Critical VDGS maintenance tasks and the frequency with which they are typically completed.

6. Maintenance of NAVAIDs

• The importance of maintaining NAVAIDs in good working order.
• Typical NAVAIDs at airports.
• Coordinating NAVAIDs maintenance.
• Protecting NAVAIDs.

7. AGL Case Studies

• Explore AGL maintenance practices at airports around the world.

Assessment

This course includes an integrated online assessment. Candidates must successfully complete the assessment to receive a Certificate of Completion.