AVT 201 - Aircraft Systems Credits: 3 3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: AVT 101
Description In this course, students study the components and operation of aircraft systems, including hydraulic, electrical, fuel, oil, pressurization, flight controls, anti-icing, fire and the interrelationship of directional guidance. Performance charts, weight and balance calculations and sections of aircraft operating manuals are addressed. Also studied are engine systems, ranging from basic piston engines to sophisticated jet propulsion, as well as auxiliary power units. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Analyze the physics of aircraft engines and reciprocating jet engine theory.
- Demonstrate the operational considerations of simple and complex aircraft systems, propellers and governors, fuel systems, turbo-charging, super-charging and landing gear systems.
- Examine pneumatic, de-ice and rain systems.
- Investigate aircraft structures and flight control systems.
- Demonstrate the concepts and practical application of aircraft weight and balance.
- 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.
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
- Turbo-charging and super-charging
- 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
- Perfomance charts
- Normal, non-normal and emergency checklists
- Aircraft operating manual(s)
Reference Materials Federal Aviation Regulations/Airman’s Information Manual, Current systems textbook, airplane operating manuals and handouts. 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
- Technological Competence
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 5/17/2020
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