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I12A AQA-7 DIFAR System IMA Technician

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Overview

An AQA-7 DIFAR System IMA Technician performs intermediate-level maintenance on AQA-7 recorder system ARAs. They also maintain the AQM-18 test central.

Core Skills

  • Intermediate-level maintenance of AQA-7 recorder assemblies
  • AQM-18 test central equipment maintenance

Civilian Career Paths

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Avionics Technicians

Intermediate-level maintenance of AQA-7 recorder assemblies and the AQM-18 test central transfers to avionics component repair and test-equipment work.

How to prepare: Take a hands-on civilian avionics troubleshooting course focused on component testing and repair to bridge from the AQA-7 system to other equipment.

What the civilian work involves
  • Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, or voltmeters.
  • Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools or soldering irons.

Notes & Sources

Evidence for this guidance (2 documents)
  1. NAVPERS 18068F Vol II (NEOCS, Jul 2026 edition): NEC I12A

    [1] NEC entry "I12A - AQA-7 DIFAR System IMA Technician"; cached text line 6667; NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, 2026-07 edition

    Supports: Intermediate-level maintenance of AQA-7 recorder assemblies, AQM-18 test central equipment maintenance, Avionics Technicians (O*NET 49-2091.00)

  2. O*NET: Avionics Technicians

    [2] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Avionics Technicians (O*NET 49-2091.00)

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