This course contains FAA curriculum Knowledge and Risk Assessment requirements from the Mechanics ACS for both Airframe (AM.II) and Powerplant (AM.III) Certificate of Completion. Students will develop an understanding of the operation of generators, alternators, DC motors, and AC motors, and their repair and overhaul.
Prerequisites
Instructor approval.
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following Knowledge or Risks associated with airframe and engine electrical components:
- Identify electric motors and power generating components.
- Describe the theory of operation for each type of device.
- Understand the differences of Alternating Current and Direct Current devices.
- Overhaul and inspection requirements for motors, generators, and alternators.
- Recognize the hazards when working on high energy electrical circuits.
PO4 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
IO3 Human Relations/Workplace Skills: Students will be able to demonstrate teamwork, ethics, appropriate safety awareness and/or workplace specific skills
- Aircraft Electrical systems
- Aircraft Electrical components