ASTM F3245-19
(Guide)Standard Guide for Aircraft Electronics Technician Personnel Certification
Standard Guide for Aircraft Electronics Technician Personnel Certification
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 Aircraft Electronics Technician through a certification program.
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 basic fundamental subject knowledge, task performance, and task knowledge activities and functions for avionics professionals to be titled Aircraft Electronics Technicians (AETs).
1.2 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.
1.3 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.
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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.
Designation:F3245 −19
Standard Guide for
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Aircraft Electronics Technician Personnel Certification
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3245; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope FAA-H-8083-30 Aviation Maintenance Technician Hand-
book – Airframe Volume 2
1.1 The purpose of this guide is to address the basic
fundamental subject knowledge, task performance, and task
3. Terminology
knowledge activities and functions for avionics professionals
to be titled Aircraft Electronics Technicians (AETs). 3.1 See Terminology F3060.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.2 See Table 1 for task and knowledge definitions relating
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the to the education requirements for Aircraft Electronics Techni-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
cian (AET) professionals.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
3.3 Explanations for Task Knowledge and Subject Knowl-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
edge Levels:
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.3.1 A task knowledge scale value may be used alone or
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
with a task performance scale value to define a level of
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
knowledge for a specific task. (Example: b and 1b)
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
3.3.2 A subject knowledge scale value is used alone to
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
define a level of knowledge for a subject not directly related to
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
any specific task, or for a subject common to several tasks.
2. Referenced Documents
4. Significance and Use
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.1 The guide is intended to be used to assess competencies
F3060 Terminology for Aircraft
of qualified individuals who wish to become certified as an
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2.2 FAA Standards:
Aircraft Electronics Technician through a certification pro-
FAA AC43.13-1B Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and
gram.
Practices – Aircraft Inspection and Repair (with Change
4.2 The guide is intended to be used in concert with a
1)
certification provider’s structure and materials for
FAA AC43.13-2B Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and
management, exam delivery, and candidate preparation.
Practices – Aircraft Alterations
FAA FederalAviation Regulations forAviation Maintenance
5. Test Knowledge Requirements
Technicians
FAA-H-8083-30 Aviation Maintenance Technician Hand-
5.1 The following subject, performance, and task knowl-
book – General
edgeareasshallbeassessedbylevels(referencedinTable1)of
FAA-H-8083-30 Aviation Maintenance Technician Hand-
competency in the exam items.
book – Airframe Volume 1
5.2 Introductory and General Requirements:
5.2.1 Direct Current (DC) Basic Terms—Knows and can
identify the relationship of basic facts and state general
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F46 on Aerospace
principles about “Direct Current.”The following is a minimum
Personnel and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F46.02 on Avionics and
Information Technology Endorsements.
listoftermsassociatedwiththissubject.(ref.Table1,LevelB)
Current edition approved April 1, 2019. Published May 2019. Originally
5.2.1.1 Ampere,
approved in 2017. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as F3245–17. DOI:
5.2.1.2 Battery,
10.1520/F3245–19.
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5.2.1.3 Capacitor,
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
5.2.1.4 Conductor,
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
5.2.1.5 Coulomb,
the ASTM website.
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5.2.1.6 Current,
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Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20591, http://www.faa.gov. 5.2.1.7 Direct Current,
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TABLE 1 Task and Knowledge Levels
Scale Value Definition: The Individual
1 ISLIMITED. (Can do simple parts of the task. Needs to be told or shown how to do most of the task)
2 ISPARTIALLYPROFICIENT. (Can do most parts of the task. Needs only help on hardest parts.)
Task Performance Levels
3 ISCOMPETENT. (Can do al
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Designation: F3245 − 17 F3245 − 19
Standard Guide for
Aircraft Electronics Technician PersonalPersonnel
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Certification
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3245; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 The purpose of this guide is to address the basic fundamental subject knowledge, task performance, and task knowledge
activities and functions for avionics professionals to be titled Aircraft Electronics Technicians (AETs).
1.2 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.3 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F3060 Terminology for Aircraft
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2.2 FAA Standards:
FAA AC43.13-1B Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices – Aircraft Inspection and Repair (with Change 1)
FAA AC43.13-2B Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices – Aircraft Alterations
FAA Federal Aviation Regulations for Aviation Maintenance Technicians
FAA-H-8083-30 Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook – General
FAA-H-8083-30 Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook – Airframe Volume 1
FAA-H-8083-30 Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook – Airframe Volume 2
3. Terminology
3.1 See Terminology F3060.
3.2 See Table 1 for task and knowledge definitions relating to the education requirements for Aircraft Electronics Technician
(AET) professionals.
3.3 Explanations for Task Knowledge and Subject Knowledge Levels:
3.3.1 A task knowledge scale value may be used alone or with a task performance scale value to define a level of knowledge
for a specific task. (Example: b and 1b)
3.3.2 A subject knowledge scale value is used alone to define a level of knowledge for a subject not directly related to any
specific task, or for a subject common to several tasks.
4. 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 Aircraft
Electronics Technician through a certification program.
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F46 on Aerospace Personnel and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F46.02 on Avionics and
Information Technology Endorsements.
Current edition approved March 1, 2017April 1, 2019. Published March 2017May 2019. Originally approved in 2017. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as F3245–17.
DOI: 10.1520/F3245-17.10.1520/F3245–19.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’sstandard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), 800 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20591, http://www.faa.gov.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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TABLE 1 Task and Knowledge Levels
Scale Value Definition: The Individual
1 IS LIMITED. (Can do simple parts of the task. Needs to be told or shown how to do most of the task)
2 IS PARTIALLY PROFICIENT. (Can do most parts of the task. Needs only help on hardest parts.)
Task Performance Levels
3 IS COMPETENT. (Can do all parts of the task. Needs only a spot check of completed work.)
4 IS PROFICIENT. (Can do the complete task quickly and accurately. Can tell or show others how to do the task.)
a KNOWS NOMENCLATURE. (Can name parts, tools, and simple facts about the task.)
b KNOWS PROCEDURES. (Can determine step-by-step procedures for doing the task.)
Task Knowledge Levels
c KNOWS OPERATING PRINCIPLES. (Can identify why and when the task must be done and why each step is needed.)
d KNOWS ADVANCED THEORY. (Can predict, isolate, and resolve problems about
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