AVF 227: Aircraft Systems for Pilots

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Class Program
Aviation (Commercial Pilot/Flight)
Credits 5 Lecture Hours 55
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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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
  1. UNIT I AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
    1. Class Introduction
    2. Required Aircraft Documents
    3. Aircraft Maintenance Regulations
    4. Purchasing an Aircraft
    5. TEST #1 & REVIEW
  2. UNIT II AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
    1. Aircraft Structures
    2. Landing Gear
    3. Control System
    4. Fuel System
    5. Hydraulic System
    6. Electrical System
    7. Instrument System
    8. TEST #2 & REVIEW
  3. UNIT III POWERPLANT SYSTEMS
    1. Operating Principles of Powerplant Systems
    2. Mechanical System
    3. Cooling System
    4. Lubrication System
    5. Ignition System
    6. Fuel and Induction System
    7. Propellers
    8. TEST #3 & REVIEW
  4. UNIT IV FBO REPORTS
  5. UNIT V AIRCRAFT INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE
    1. Annual inspections
    2. 100-hour inspections
    3. Preventive Maintenance and ground rules for pilot performed maintenance
    4. Fine points on aircraft engine operation
    5. TEST #4 & REVIEW