Shop Practices - Aerospace Manufacturing Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course
AERM-1303-002 Shop Practices - Aerospace Manufacturing
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Course Description
An introduction to the correct use of hand and power tools; equipment and precision measurement; identification of aircraft hardware; and the fabrication of fluid lines and tubing. Emphasis on procedures for testing, heat treating and inspection of aircraft structures. Also includes an introduction to manufacture of aircraft and its components from blueprints and engineering call out procedures as applied with shop practice standards.
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Hours
(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)
Class Type
On Campus Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
Aviation Maintenance Technician General and Airframe Test Guides - Avotek
F.A.A. Advisory Circular 43.13-1B / 2A
Aviation Mechanic Handbook - ASA
Dictionary of Aeronautical Terms - ASA
All students are to upload the class computer files from the class computer (ACC 112) and place then in your COURSE NOTEBOOK.
Supplies
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3 ring binder
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paper
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pencils
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calculator capable of performing algebra and trigonometry functions
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magnifying glass
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safety glasses and hearing protection
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2 GB Jump Drive minimum.
Student Performance
Upon successful completion of this course of study the student shall:
\1. Identify and deomonstrate the correct use of hand tools.
2. Apply safety procedures in shop/lab and aircraft operations.
3. Demonstrate the use of precision measuring and layout tools.
4. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the fabrication and installation of fluid lines.
5. Demonstrate the safety procedures for securing aircraft hardware.
6. Identify and demonstrate installation of hardware.
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Expected Student Behavior
\ The student is to act in a professional and respectable manner. All lab conduct rules and lab safety rules are to be followed at all times.
Grading Criteria
A = 1,000 - 900
B = 800 - 899
C = 700 - 799
F = 699 - 0
You must achieve 700 points to successfully show mastery of this material.
Advise the instructor if you are going to be absent.
Attendance
Missing two full class periods in this course will cause the deduction of ONE FULL LETTER GRADE. The amount of attendance award points per class is per the instructor. Late attendance and early departure is highly discouraged.
Calendar
Each week will end on Sunday at 11:55 PM except week eight which will end at 6.00 PM on the day of the Final Exam. Course quizzes can occur during each week of this course. A class handout on the first class meeting will finalize class meeting dates, possible industry tours and lab date assignments. Tentitive class dates.
Week One- October 22 and 24 Introduction to the shop environment, online research and reading assignments.
Week Two- October 29 and 31 Shop Practices- Measuring (Non-Precision and Precision Measuring), Exam 1
Week Three-November 5 and 7 Shop Practices, Blueprints / Project
Week Four- November 12 and 14 Shop Practices- Project Go-No-Go # 1, Exam 2
Week Five- November 19 and 21 Shop Practices- Project Go-No-Go # 2
Week Six- November 26 Research assignments, Shop Hardware and equipment
Week Seven- December 3 and 5 Shop Practices continued - Hydraulic lines, Hardware, Exam 3
Week Eight- December 10 and 12 Conclusion and review of Shop Practices, Notebook due on 10th. and Final Exam on the 12th.
Additional Information
\ All students are to follow the lab conduct rules and lab safety rules at all times.
Syllabus Created on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM
Last Edited on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM