This course is designed to provide the students with an understanding of the design, inspection, maintenance, and alteration of aircraft electrical power generating and storage systems.
Prerequisites
Prior to enrolling in any Airframe courses, students must be complete with (or on track to complete) the General curriculum of Big Bend Community College Aviation Maintenance Technology, or otherwise complete with the requirements necessary to take the FAA written, oral, and practical exams for General as verified by the instructors of BBCC AMT
This course is designed to teach and prepare students for the FAA Airframe Mechanic written, oral, and practical exams, specifically those parts of the exams that pertain to aircraft electrical systems.
Program Outcome PO4 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 communicate clearly and effectively within a workplace context.
IO2, Quantitative Reasoning: Students will be able to reason mathematically using methods appropriate to the profession.
IO3, Human Relations/ Workplace Skills: Students will be able to demonstrate teamwork, ethics, appropriate safety awareness and/or workplace specific skills.
During this course, the students will receive training in areas pertaining to aircraft electrical systems using various methods of instruction, such as classroom lectures and lab projects. Knowledge items and skills taught in this course include, but is not limited to:
- Demonstrating an understanding of basic DC and AC power generating and distribution systems.
- Explaining various methods of voltage, current, and frequency regulation methods.
- Identifying and inspecting aircraft electrical system components.
- Demonstrating electrical troubleshooting techniques, including the use of a multimeter.
- Explaining various aircraft wiring selection criteria
- Demonstrating various wire termination methods, such as crimping and soldering.
- Demonstrating proper maintenance and assembly practices when using shielded wire.
- Explaining and inspecting aircraft wiring installation criteria.
- Demonstrating the use of wiring diagrams to inspect, troubleshoot, and/or repair aircraft wiring.
- Explaining common maintenance tasks when dealing with aircraft batteries.
- Identifying and mitigating risks associated with inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing aircraft electrical systems.