AMT 152: Airframe Mechanic II

Credits 4 21 Lecture Hours 2 119 Lab Hours 44 264
This course will cover aircraft airframe systems and components. To provide the skills in checking, overhaul, repairs, installation, removal, servicing, inspection, and troubleshooting of landing gear systems, hydraulic and pneumatic power systems, cabin atmosphere control systems, aircraft instruments, communication and navigation system lab, aircraft fuel systems, aircraft electrical systems, position and warning systems, ice and rain control systems, and fire protection systems. This course is approved under FAA Part 147.

Prerequisites

Instructor approval.
Quarters Offered
Fall,
Winter,
Spring,
Summer
Course Outcomes

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

  1. Inspect, check, service, and repair landing gear, retraction systems, shock struts, brakes, wheels, tires, and steering systems
  2. Repair hydraulic and pneumatic power systems components
  3. Identify and select hydraulic fluids
  4. Inspect service, troubleshoot, and repair hydraulic and pneumatic power systems
  5. Inspect, check, troubleshoot, service, and repair heating, cooling, air conditioning, pressurization systems, and air-cycle machines
  6. Inspect, check, troubleshoot, service, and repair oxygen systems
  7. Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair electronic flight instrument systems and both mechanical and electrical heading, speed, altitude, temperature, pressure, and position indicating systems to include the use of built-in test equipment
  8. Install instruments and perform a static pressure system leak test
  9. Inspect, check, and troubleshoot autopilot servos and approach coupling system
  10. Inspect, check, and service aircraft electronic communication and navigation systems, including VHF passenger address interphones and static discharge devices, aircraft VOR, ILS, Omega, flight management computers, and GPWS
  11. Inspect and repair antenna and electronic equipment installations
  12. Check and service fuel dump systems
  13. Perform fuel management, transfer and defueling
  14. Inspect, check, and repair pressure fueling systems
  15. Repair aircraft fuel system components
  16. Inspect and repair fluid quantity indicating systems
  17. Troubleshoot, service, and repair fluid pressure and temperature warning systems
  18. Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot and repair aircraft fuel systems
  19. Repair and inspect aircraft electrical system components; crimp and splice wiring to manufacturers’ specifications; and repair pins and sockets of aircraft connectors
  20. Install, check, and service airframe electrical wiring, controls, switches, indicators, and protective devices
  21. Inspect, check, troubleshoot, service, and repair alternating current and direct current electrical systems and constant speed and integrated drive generators
  22. Inspect, check, and service speed and takeoff warning systems, electrical brake controls, and antiskid systems
  23. Inspect, check, troubleshoot, and service landing gear position indicating and warning systems
  24. Inspect, check, troubleshoot, service, and repair airframe ice and rain control systems
  25. Inspect, check, and service smoke and carbon monoxide detection systems
  26. Inspect, check, and service, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft fire detection and extinguishing 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. Aircraft Landing Gear Systems
  2. Hydraulic and Pneumatic Power Systems
  3. Cabin Atmosphere Control Systems
  4. Aircraft Instrument Systems
  5. Communication and Navigation Systems
  6. Aircraft Fuel Systems
  7. Aircraft Electrical Systems
  8. Position and warning systems
  9. Ice and Rain Control Systems
  10. Fire Protection Systems