AMT 219: Turbine Fuel Metering

Credits 2 Lecture Hours 11 Lab Hours 22

This course explains how to regulate a turbine engine fuel system. During this course students will learn different types of fuel metering systems from hydromechanical, hydropneumatic, and electronic computing systems. LAB will include the removal, inspection, installation, and rigging / trimming of a fuel control unit. Students will also perform maintenance on other turbine specific related fuel system components.

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 a turbine fuel metering system

2.       Identify all components that make up a fuel metering system

3.       Inspect all components in accordance with manufacture data

4.       Maintain all components of the fuel metering system

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. Turbine Fuel Metering Theory and Maintenance
    1. Fuel Control Units
    2. Hydro, Pneumatic, and Electronic variations
    3. Fuel application
    4. Fuel characteristics
  2. Turbine Fuel Metering Systems and related Components
    1. Fuel Control Unit
    2. Fuel Metering Unit
    3. Fuel Manifold
    4. Fuel Nozzles
    5. Fuel Dump Valve
    6. EPA Cans
    7. Variable Guide Vanes
    8. Engine Driven Fuel Pump