AVT 201 - Aircraft Systems
Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: AVT 101
Description
In this course students explore the components and operation of aircraft systems including hydraulic, electrical, fuel, oil, pressurization, flight control, anti-icing and fire, as well as the interrelationship of directional guidance. Performance charts, weight and balance calculations and sections of aircraft operating manuals are addressed. Multiple engine systems ranging from basic piston engines to sophisticated jet propulsion and auxiliary power units are studied. In addition, students learn New Generation and analog avionics and navigation systems.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Analyze the physics of reciprocating, turbo prop and turbine engine theory.
- Demonstrate the operational considerations of simple and complex aircraft systems, propellers and governors, fuel systems, turbocharging, supercharging and landing gear systems.
- Examine pneumatic, de-ice and rain systems.
- Investigate aircraft structures and flight control systems.
- Apply the concepts and practical application of aircraft weight and balance in preparation for flight.
- Explore aircraft inspections and pilot maintenance.
- Analyze performance charts and weight and balance calculations.
- Review aircraft operating manual(s) with an emphasis on limitations, non-normal and emergency sections.
- Interpret New Generation and analog avionics and navigation systems as applied to flight.
Listed Topics
- Physics of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units
- Reciprocating engine theory
- Engine lubrication and cooling
- Propellers and governors
- Fuel systems
- Power management systems
- Turbocharging and supercharging
- Pressurization systems for high altitude operations
- Electrical systems
- Hydraulics, landing gear systems and braking systems
- Pneumatic and de-icing systems
- Fire systems
- Aircraft structures and flight controls
- Weight and balance
- Inspections and pilot maintenance
- Aircraft instrumentation
- Performance charts
- Normal, non-normal and emergency checklists
- Aircraft operating manual(s)
- New Generation and analog avionics and navigation systems
Reference Materials
Federal Aviation Regulations/Airman’s Information Manual, Jeppesen FAA/ATP Instruments and Electronics Module 5, Aircraft Performance Module 10, Aircraft Systems Module 1 and Weight and Balance Module 6.
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Information Literacy
- Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 3/25/2021
Last Reviewed: 11/12/2021
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