This course will cover aviation applied physics, function of weight and balance control, corrosion control and cleaning of aircraft, operation of aircraft for ground handling, and Fluid lines and fittings.
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:
1. Weigh an aircraft
2. Perform complete weight-and-balance check and record data.
3. Fabricate and install rigid and flexible fluid lines and fittings.
4. Start, ground operate, move, service, and secure aircraft and identify typical ground operation hazards.
5. Identify and treat corrosion, control corrosion, clean aircraft and understand the different chemicals involved in interior and exterior of aircraft.
P04 applies to this course:
Students will be able to identify and explain FAA rules/regulations, as well as describe, identify components of, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of airframe and powerplant systems.
IO1 Communication:
Students will be able to identify and explain a variety of airframe and/or powerplant systems and components as evaluated by the completion of the FAA written, oral and practical exams
IO3 Human Relations/Workplace Skills:
Students will be able to demonstrate teamwork, ethics, appropriate safety awareness and/or workplace specific skills
I. Weight and Balance
II. Fluid Lines and Fittings
III. Ground Operation and Servicing
IV. Cleaning and Corrosion Control