Introduces the systems of complex aircraft: fuel, hydraulic, brake, control, ignition, and electrical systems; covers nomenclature, preventive maintenance, engines, propellers, and related publications.
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the aircraft structure, engine and related systems that will aid the student in analyzing performance deterioration or malfunctions of the complex aircraft.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the preventative maintenance that may be performed by rated pilots.
Institutional Outcomes
IO1 Communication: Students will be able to communicate clearly and effectively
Course Content Outline
- UNIT I AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
- Class Introduction
- Required Aircraft Documents
- Aircraft Maintenance Regulations
- Purchasing an Aircraft
- TEST #1 & REVIEW
- UNIT II AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
- Aircraft Structures
- Landing Gear
- Control System
- Fuel System
- Hydraulic System
- Electrical System
- Instrument System
- TEST #2 & REVIEW
- UNIT III POWERPLANT SYSTEMS
- Operating Principles of Powerplant Systems
- Mechanical System
- Cooling System
- Lubrication System
- Ignition System
- Fuel and Induction System
- Propellers
- TEST #3 & REVIEW
- UNIT IV FBO REPORTS
- UNIT V AIRCRAFT INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE
- Annual inspections
- 100-hour inspections
- Preventive Maintenance and ground rules for pilot performed maintenance
- Fine points on aircraft engine operation
- TEST #4 & REVIEW
Department Guidelines
Evaluation is by quizzes, class projects, mid-term and final tests. Grading procedure includes attendance. Grades will be earned according to the following numerical system. Note *70% is lowest passing grade.
| 98-100% | 4.0 |
| 97% | 3.9 |
| 96% | 3.8 |
| 95% | 3.7 |
| 94% | 3.6 |
| 93% | 3.5 |
| 92% | 3.4 |
| 91% | 3.3 |
| 90% | 3.2 |
| 89% | 3.1 |
| 88% | 3.0 |
| 87% | 2.9 |
| 86% | 2.8 |
| 85% | 2.7 |
| 84% | 2.6 |
| 83% | 2.5 |
| 82% | 2.4 |
| 81% | 2.3 |
| 80% | 2.2 |
| 79% | 2.1 |
| 78% | 2.0 |
| 77% | 1.9 |
| 76% | 1.8 |
| 75% | 1.7 |
| 74% | 1.5 |
| 73% | 1.3 |
| 72% | 1.1 |
| 71% | 0.9 |
| 70% | 0.7 |