AMT 216: Aircraft Propellers

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Class Program
Aviation Maintenance Technology
Credits 4 Lecture Hours 22 Lab Hours 44

This course introduces aircraft propellers. During this class they will learn about the history of the propeller and how it was improved over time including additional components. LAB will include inspection, maintenance, and repairs of various propeller types.

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 operation of propeller

2.       Identify all internal components of a propeller

3.       Inspect all components in accordance with manufacture data

4.       Describe the component functions on advanced propellers

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
  1. Propeller Theory and Maintenance
    1. Wood propellers
    2. Aluminum Propellers
    3. Composite Propellers
    4. Propeller Governing Systems
    5. Propeller Deicing Systems
    6. Propeller Reversing Systems
  2. Powerplant Systems and related Components
    1. Propeller Hub
    2. Propeller Blades
    3. Propeller Governors
    4. Propeller Overspeed Governors
    5. Propeller heating or fluid deicing
    6. Beta Linkages
    7. Pitch Stops and Start Latches