Aircraft Technician: Powerplant
Reciprocating Engines (AMTP 2151)
Total Credits:
6
Lecture Credits:
3.00
Lab Credits:
3.00
Description:
This course provides learning opportunities that enable you to gain a thorough knowledge of reciprocating engine types, construction, nomenclature, operating principles, component inspections, and manufacturers' overhaul procedures and requirements.
Prerequisites:
Placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051; placement into MATH 0070 or completion of MATH 0060.
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Turbine Engines (AMTP 2159)
Total Credits:
6
Lecture Credits:
3.00
Lab Credits:
3.00
Description:
This course covers the fundamentals of aircraft gas turbine engines, including the theory, design, construction, operating principles, inspection and maintenance fundamentals of aircraft gas turbine engines. You will also cover overhaul, removal and installation, troubleshooting techniques, and the maintenance fundamentals of aircraft gas turbine engines.
Prerequisites:
Placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051; placement into MATH 0070 or completion of MATH 0060.
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Powerplant Inspection (AMTP 2190)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
1.00
Lab Credits:
2.00
Description:
This course provides training and practice in the procedures and techniques of powerplant inspections.
Prerequisites:
Placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051; placement into MATH 0070 or completion of MATH 0060.
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Powerplant Systems (AMTP 2266)
Total Credits:
2
Lecture Credits:
1.00
Lab Credits:
1.00
Description:
This course enables you to gain a thorough knowledge of induction, cooling, lubricating, and exhaust systems for both reciprocating and turbine engines, including engine turbocharging theory and maintenance.
Prerequisites:
Placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051; placement into MATH 0070 or completion of MATH 0060.
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Ignition Systems (AMTP 2270)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
1.00
Lab Credits:
2.00
Description:
This course covers ignition systems on reciprocating and turbine power plants. Attention is given to the requirements, design, and operation of magnetos and capacitor discharge ignition. Experience is provided in inspection, timing, repair and troubleshooting of the systems.
Prerequisites:
Placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051; placement into MATH 0070 or completion of MATH 0060.
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Fuel Metering (AMTP 2274)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
1.00
Lab Credits:
2.00
Description:
This course is a study of the various types of devices used to properly introduce fuel into the engine. The material includes fundamentals, servicing and adjustments. Both reciprocating and gas turbine engines are covered.
Prerequisites:
Placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051; placement into MATH 0070 or completion of MATH 0060.
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Propellers (AMTP 2282)
Total Credits:
2
Lecture Credits:
1.00
Lab Credits:
1.00
Description:
This course provides you with the necessary technical knowledge and mechanical skills needed to remove, check, inspect, troubleshoot, repair and/or service various types of aircraft propellers.
Prerequisites:
Placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051; placement into MATH 0070 or completion of MATH 0060.
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