Schedule

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Official Conference Welcome

Regulatory Update: The Latest in Aviation Regulations
Transport Canada will provide updates to regulatory and guidance development in the past year covering training and licensing requirements, ADS-B. bilateral agreements and SMS.

Avionics Software Management and Configuration Control
Modern aircraft rely on software as much as mechanical systems. Proper software control during maintenance is essential to maintaining configuration integrity, regulatory compliance, and airworthiness.

This session highlights key principles and focuses on the practical application of software management in day-to-day maintenance operations. Attendees will gain an understanding of software loading, verification procedures, configuration control, documentation requirements, and the importance of following approved processes.

Avionics Troubleshooting: Transponders
Using a structured troubleshooting methodology, attendees will review ATC transponder fundamentals, testing requirements, and the most common failure modes encountered in the field. Explores practical troubleshooting techniques for issues such as missing or erroneous Mode A/Mode C data, altitude encoder and interface failures, transponders that fail ramp tests, low transmit power, off-frequency operation, configuration problems, communication faults with connected avionics systems, and antenna or wiring-related defects. Real-world case studies will demonstrate a step-by-step approach to isolating problems, testing hypotheses, and identifying root causes efficiently.

uAvionix - From ADS-B to Magnetometers: Practical Guidance for Avionics Installers
Explore practical considerations for modern avionics installations in Canada, including ADS-B requirements, transponder testing, electronic conspicuity, and identifying and preventing magnetic interference that can affect magnetometer performance.

Technical Training

Break

Cirrus SR & SF Service Bulletin Update
Stay current with the latest Cirrus maintenance guidance in this one-hour technical update. This session includes a deep dive into the newest Service Bulletins for the SR Series and SF50, covering the technical background, compliance requirements, and maintenance considerations. Additional highlights will include a review of other recently released maintenance bulletins and service information affecting the SR fleet, ensuring attendees leave with an understanding of the latest changes impacting Cirrus maintenance.

• FreeFlight Systems
• Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics

Garmin Technical Training
The objective for Garmin’s training is to provide participants with in-depth knowledge and skills related to installation, troubleshooting and configuration of Garmin products. The training will be tailored to current topics that may include:

• New product and process training
• Discussion of the latest retrofit and integrated flight deck installation, troubleshooting, configuration, and administrative topics from training classes and FSE calls
• Garmin autopilot installation trends and troubleshooting tips, and
• GDL 60 installation and registration topics.

Topics:

• 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - G1000NXi STC Upgrades (Perspective)
• 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. - GFC 500 Troubleshooting, Servicing, and Support
• 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. - GDL 60 Configuration with Remote Aircraft Status

Garmin Technical Training

Topics:

• AXIS & New Product and Upgrade Training