AMT 213: Reciprocating Engine Induction, Cooling, and Exhaust

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Class Program
Aviation Maintenance Technology
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 11 Lab Hours 44

This course explains reciprocating (piston) aircraft engine Induction, Exhaust, and Cooling systems. During this class they will learn about different types of each system including how they function, inspected, and maintained.

Quarters Offered
Fall,
Winter,
Spring
Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:

1.        Explain the theory and function of Reciprocating Engine Induction, Exhaust, and Cooling Systems

2.       Identify, inspect, and maintain all Induction system components including carb heat, alternate air, manifold pressure sensors, carb icing sensors, superchargers, turbochargers, and turbocharger controllers.

3.       Identify, inspect, and maintain all exhaust system components including collector/stack systems, mufflers, cabin heat exchangers, exhaust augmenters, wastegates, turbochargers, and power recovery turbine systems

4.       Identify, inspect, and maintain all cooling system components including cylinders, baffling, cowl flaps, liquid cooling, and oil cooler inlets.

Program Outcomes

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.

Institutional Outcomes

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

Course Content Outline

Course Content Outline

  1. Powerplant Theory, Inspection, and Maintenance
    1. Reciprocating Engines Induction
    2. Reciprocating Engine Exhaust
    3. Reciprocating Engine Cooling
  2. Powerplant Systems and related Components
    1. Carb Heat
    2. Alternate Air
    3. Manifold Pressure Sensors
    4. Carb Icing Sensors
    5. Superchargers
    6. Turbochargers
    7. Turbocharger Controller
    8. Collector / Stack Exhaust System
    9. Mufflers
    10. Cabin Heat Exchangers
    11. Exhaust Augmenter
    12. Turbocharger Wastegates
    13. Power Recovery Turbines
    14. Cylinder Cooling
    15. Baffling
    16. Cowl Flaps
    17. Liquid Cooling
    18. Oil Cooler Inlets