Aircraft Reciprocating Engines Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

AERM-1344-001 Aircraft Reciprocating Engines

Prerequisites

Course Description

Reciprocating engines, their development, operating principles and theory. Includes engine instruments, lubrication and exhaust systems. Also addresses fundamentals of safety.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Student References-   Texts, reference books, or other references the student will be expected to use:

1.  Dictionary of Aeronautical Terms, 5^th edition, 2013, paperback;(ASA-DAT-5);      ISBN-13:978-1560278641

2.  Aviation Mechanics Handbook: The Aviation Standard, 6th  Edition, (ASA-MHB-5); ISBN 13:978-1560278986

3.  FAR/AMT 2014: Federal Aviation Regulations for Aviation Maintenance Technicians; 2014 edition, 2013, paperback;                                             ISBN-13:978-1560279983

4.  AC - 43.13 1B/2B - Acceptable Methods, Techniques and Practices of Aircraft Inspection and Repair, 2009, paperback;                                                        ISBN-13:978-0977489695

5.  A&P Technician Powerplant Textbook; 2009, paperback;                                   ISBN 13:978-0884875246

6.  A&P Technician Powerplant Test Guide with Oral & Practical Study Guide, 2009, paperback;                                                                                                         ISBN-13:978-0884875437

 

Supplies

Calculator capable of performing algebra and trigonometry functions.

Student Performance

 

I.A.1           Inspect and repair radial engine.

II.D.14        Identify and select lubricants.

II.J.31         Repair engine exhaust system components.

II.F.23         Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair reciprocating and turbine engine fuel                   metering systems.

 

Items # I.A.1..................................................................................................... Teaching Level (1)

Items # II. D.14, II.J.31....................................................................................... Teaching Level (2)

Items # II.F.23................................................................................................... Teaching Level (3)

 

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

 

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.

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

13)  Do not leave class without informing instructor.

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

15) Amarillo College Technical Education shirts are required to be worn in all classrooms, shops or field trips.

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

A.     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 points

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

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

B.     Other performance indicators may be assigned in place of grades as follows:

CR    -       Credit for Transfer, Advance Standing, Testing Out. 

Testing out must meet the requirement of Federal Aviation Regulation; Part 147.

I        -       Incomplete

W      -       Withdrew from Course/Program

Au -   No Grade Points or Grade Computed

S        -       Satisfactory (Continuing Education)

U       -       Unsatisfactory (Continuing Education)

C.     Weighted Grade is calculated as follows:

1. Theory Average (average of exams and final exam)  1/3 of final grade
2. Shop Average (average of projects)                          1/3 of final grade
3. Quiz Average (average of quizzes)                            1/3 of final grade

D.      Testing

1. Each exam may be retaken only once (including regular and final exams.)
2. The maximum recorded grade on any exam retake will be 70%.
3. There will be no retake of failed daily quizzes.
4. All tests and projects will be completed or made up in the semester in which they occur.
5. All projects, quizzes and exams to be completed using blue or black ink or lead pencil.

NOTE:  Final grade determination for academic courses will have a numerical grade.

Final grade determination for continuing education courses will have a letter grade.

Attendance

Attendance and Time Policies

Punctual and regular attendance is a requirement in all classroom, laboratory and shop sessions.  Excused absences are: sickness or injury, with a doctor's statement.  All other absences are unexcused. You must contact the instructor via; text, voice mail, e-mail, etc... prior to start of class if you are going to be late or absent.

When able you must notify the course instructor via text, e-mail or voice mail for any absenses or tardy's.

When a student's lack of attendance results in failure to satisfactorily complete course objectives, the student will be warned in writing that he/she may fail the course unless arrangements are made with the instructor.  Time will be made up at the discretion of the instructor based upon their instructional work load.  Make up time and material must occur before the final exam.  When unexcused absences exceed ten percent  of a course, students will receive the grade of "F". 

Final tests will not be taken until all time (including the time missed during the final test) for the course is made up.

1.  EXCUSED ABSENCES during a regular exam or quiz will be made up without penalty.  Make-up exam or quiz will be taken at the CONVENIENCE of the instructor.

2.  UNEXCUSED ABSENCES during a regular exam or final exam will result in a maximum possible test grade of 70 percent, when the test is taken. 

TARDINESS

Time missed by any student arriving in class after attendance is taken will be made up before he/she can take the final test.

REPEATED TARDINESS

A student's tardiness, (3 or more), may result in:

            1.  A written warning against further tardiness from the instructor.

            2.  Being placed on probation for the course.

            3.  Being issued a grade of "F" for the course.

The instructor may choose to begin class/lecture by securing the classroom door to prevent interruptions by late arriving students.  It is in the student's best interest to be in class early.

If a student arrives late and is "locked out", he/she may rejoin the class at the next scheduled break time.  Attendance begins when the student rejoins the class.

 

Calendar

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).

 

Qty:	Tool Name:	Size:	Course
1	Socket Set (Ratchet, 12pt. Shallow, 12 pt. Deep, 3” 6” extensions, u-joint)	3/8” Drive	Airframe
1	Socket Set (Ratchet, 12pt. Shallow, 12 pt. Deep, 3” 6” extensions, u-joint)	1/4" Drive	Airframe
1	Combination Wrench Set (12 pt.)	1/4” – 1”	Gen.
1	Flat File Single Cut	8-10”	Gen.
1	Round File Double Cut	8-10”	Airframe
1	Half Round File Double Cut	8-10”	Airframe
1	File Handle	Adjustable	Gen.
1	File card	N/A	Gen.
3	Drill Bits	#40	Airframe
3	Drill Bits	#30	Airframe
3	Drill Bits	#21	Airframe
1	Drill Bits	#11	Airframe
1	Drill Bits	1/4"	Airframe
1	Pin Punch	3/32”	Airframe
1	Pin Punch	1/8”	Airframe
1	Pin Punch	5/32”	Airframe
1	Pin Punch	3/16”	Airframe
1	Chisel	1/4"	Airframe
1	Chisel	3/8”	Airframe
1	Center Punch	N/A	Gen.
1	Automatic Center Punch	N/A	Airframe
1	Hack Saw W/Blade	Adjustable	Gen.
1	Ball Peen Hammer	12 oz.	Gen.
1	Plastic Tip Hammer	12 oz.	Airframe
1	Right Cut Aviation Snips	N/A	Airframe
1	Left Cut Aviation Snips	N/A	Airframe
1	Center Cut Aviation Snips	N/A	Airframe
1	Slip Joint Pliers	6”	Airframe
1	Side Cut / Diagonal Pliers	6”	Gen.
1	Needle nose Pliers	6”	Airframe
1	Duck Bill Pliers	6”	Gen.
1	Tongue and Groove Pliers	8”	Airframe
1	Needle Nose Vise Grip	6”	Airframe
1	Standard Vise Grip	6”	Airframe
1	Snap Ring Pliers (Combination in/out-side)	N/A	Airframe
1	Flat Bade Screw Driver	1/8” X 3”	Airframe
1	Flat Bade Screw Driver	1/4" X 2”	Airframe
1	Flat Bade Screw Driver	1/4" X 4”	Gen.
1	Flat Bade Screw Driver	1/4" X 6”	Airframe
1	Phillips Screw Driver	#0 X 3”	Airframe
1	Phillips Screw Driver	#1 X 4”	Airframe
1	Phillips Screw Driver	#2 X 2”	Airframe
1	Phillips Screw Driver	#2 X 4”	Gen.
1	Allen Wrench Set	.05-1/4”	Gen.
1	Deep Aviation Spark Plug Socket	1/2" Dr. X 7/8”	Pwrplt.
1	Socket Adaptor	3/8” Dr. F X 1/2" Dr. M	Pwrplt.
1	Combination Square	12”	Gen.
1	Protractor	N/A	Gen.
1	Feeler Gage (offset)	To .035”	Gen.
1	Scribe	6”	Gen.
1	Measuring Tape	12’	Gen.
1	Dividers	6”	Airframe
1	Steel Rule	6” in 64ths / 100ths	Gen.
1	Mechanical Fingers	N/A	Airframe
1	Magnetic Pick-up Tool	N/A	Airframe
1	Inspection Mirror	N/A	Airframe
1	Sealed Beam Flashlight	N/A	Airframe
1	Multi-meter (W / Continuity & Temp. Probe)	N/A	Gen.
1	Tool Box (W / Drawers) Roll Away Pref.	N/A	Gen.
1	Leather Gloves (Welding)	Insulated	Airframe
1	Welding Goggles	At least #5 Shaded lens	Airframe
1	ANSI Approved Safety Glasses	Clear Lens	Gen.
1	Air Nozzle	N/A	Airframe
1	Protractor	180º	Gen.
1	Compass	leaded	Gen.
1	Dial Calipers	6”	Gen.
1	Ruler	12”	Gen.
1	Calculator (Model TI-30XA) Pref.	Batt. Pwr.	Gen.