Aircraft Technician - Reciprocating Engines

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.

Topical Outline:

Learning Outcomes:
1. 1. Use appropriate manuals to perform maintenance on a reciprocating engine
2. 2. Determine reciprocating engine valve clearances and adjustments
3. 3. Troubleshoot and repair reciprocating engines
4. 4. Install and time a magneto
5. 5. Perform compression test

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.