ASTM F3362-18

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:F3362 −18
Standard Guide for
Onboard Communication & Safety Systems Personnel
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Certification
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3362; 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 activities and functions for
3. Terminology
avionics professionals to be titled Onboard Communication &
Safety Systems (OCSS) Technicians. 3.1 Definitions—See Terminology F3060.
3.2 See Table 1 for knowledge level definitions relating to
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
the education requirements for Onboard Communication &
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Safety Systems (OCSS) professionals.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
4. Significance and Use
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
4.1 The guide is intended to be used to assess competencies
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
of qualified individuals who wish to become certified as an
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Onboard Communication & Safety Systems (OCSS) Techni-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
cian through a program such as the National Center for
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Aerospace and Transportation Technologies (NCATT).
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4.2 The guide is intended to be used in concert with a
certification provider’s structure and materials for
2. Referenced Documents
management, exam delivery, and candidate preparation.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F3060 Terminology for Aircraft
5. Test Knowledge Requirements
F3245 Guide for Aircraft Electronics Technician Personal
5.1 Thefollowingsubjectknowledgeareasshallbeassessed
Certification
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by levels (referenced in Table 1) of competency in the exam
2.2 FAA Standards:
items.
FAA AC43.13-1B Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and
Practices – Aircraft Inspection and Repair
5.2 Risk Management:
FAA AC43.13-2B Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and
5.2.1 Safety – LEVEL 1—See ASTM F3245 Guide for
Practices – Aircraft Alterations
Aircraft Electronics Technician Personal Certification, Section
FAA Regulations for Aviation Maintenance Technicians
6, Core Competencies – Common Maintenance Practices,
FAA-H-8083-30 Aviation Maintenance Technician Hand-
Fundamentals of On-Equipment Maintenance and Aircraft
book – General
Fundamentals.
FAA-H-8083-30 Aviation Maintenance Technician Hand-
5.2.2 Operational Considerations – LEVEL 1:
book – Airframe Volume 1
5.2.2.1 Audio Decibel Level,
5.2.2.2 Radio Communication Etiquette, and
1 5.2.2.3 406 Megahertz Emergency Locator Transmitter
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
(ELT) Inadvertent Alerts.
Information Technology Endorsements.
5.2.3 Shipping/Handling Considerations – LEVEL 1:
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2018. Published January 2019. DOI: 10.1520/
5.2.3.1 Lithium Batteries,
F3362–18.
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5.2.3.2 Battery Disposal, and
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
5.2.3.3 International Air Transport Association (IATA) Re-
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
quirements.
the ASTM website.
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5.2.4 Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Testing
Available from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), 800 Independence
Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20591, http://www.faa.gov. Requirements – LEVEL 1.
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F3362−18
TABLE 1 Definition: Knowledge Levels
Level 1 A familiarization with the principal elements of the subject.
Objectives:
 The applicant should be familiar with the basic elements of the subject.
 The applicant should be able to give a simple description of the whole subject, using common words and examples.
 The applicant should be able to locate methods, procedures, instructions, and
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