Airframe Inspection Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

AERM-2231-001 Airframe Inspection

Prerequisites

Course Description

A study of the materials and procedures for completing a 100-hour inspection as per Federal Aviation Regulations and manufacturers' service information.

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Hours

(2 sem hrs; 1 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

A&P Airframe, Jeppesen 2005

A&P Airframe Test Study Guide, Jeppesen 2005

Dictionary of Aeronautical Terms, 3rd Edition,  Dale Crane1997

EA-AC43-13.1b,  FAA 1998

ASA-06-FAR-AMT, by FAA

Aviation Mechanic Handbook, 3rd Edition, Dale Crane

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Student Performance

A study of the materials and procedures for completing a 100-hour inspection as per Federal Aviation Regulations and manufacturers’ service information.

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Expected Student Behavior

Class Policy:

1)      No electronic devices, i.e. I-Phone, I-Pad, I-Pod, Blackberry, Droid, MP3, etc., (Laptop with instructor permission only) allowed during class time, break time only. Any violations will result in direct point deductions from students overall grade average. 1^st time 1pt, 2^nd time 5pts, 3^rd time 10pts, 4^th time 20 pts.

2)      No Sleeping or the appearance of sleeping during class. Any violations will result in direct point deductions from students overall grade average.

3)      No shorts, sandals, or sleeveless shirts allowed in shop area. Shoes must fully cover feet. No worn or shredded clothing allowed due to machines and metal shavings. You will not be allowed to work in shop with any of the above violations.

4)      No food or drink allowed in shop area.

5)      No tobacco products allowed in shop area.

6)      No alcohol or drugs.

7)      Absolutely No Horseplay!!!  Due to the nature of work and in practice of professional work ethic, horseplay will not be tolerated in any form. 

8)      No Profanity!

9)      Safety glasses will be worn at all times in a work area.

10)  Face shields will be worn when operating machinery. (i.e. drill presses, grinders, cut-off tools)

11)  Know where the closest fire extinguisher is located to your work area. Know where the closest exit is to your work area. Know where MSDS material is located. Know where eye wash is located. Know where first aid kit is located.

10) Inform instructor of any accidents no matter how small.

11) Do not leave class without informing instructor.

12) Watch out for others. They may be unaware of a potential hazard.

NOTE: Any violations may warrant significant grade reduction. Severity of violation may warrant expulsion from class or complete expulsion from course. Safety is taken seriously at Amarillo College.

Grading Criteria

Grade points are assigned according to the performance of a student in each course as dictated by industry as follows:

A            -        Excellent performance (100 - 90) = 4.00 grade points

B            -        Above job entry level (89 - 80) = 3.00 grade point

C            -        Minimum requirement (79 - 70) = 2.00 grade points

F             -        Below job entry level (69 - 0) = 0 grade points

Attendance

Students are not required to attend class more than eight hours per day.
Students must meet the 400 hours of instruction required by the F.A.A. in order to receive credit for or certification in the General curriculum.
Students must meet the 758 hours of instruction required by the F.A.A. in order to receive credit for or certification in the Airframe curriculum.
Students must meet the 752 hours of instruction required by the F.A.A. in order to receive credit for or certification in the Powerplant curriculum.

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Additional Information

The following is required:

Aviation Maintenance Technician Tool List

Note: Tools may be purchased from any source. The school does not endorse or recommend any particular manufacturer. The school only advises the student to purchase quality products for future use in industry after completion of the course.

           Tools needed for General subjects will be set by instructor. All other tool purchases will be completed by the first day of class for that section (Airframe / Powerplant).