Shop Practices Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Instructor Information
Instructor
Walter Nelson (Curriculum Vitae)Office Location
Academic Classroom Center 102Office Hours
Class Days: 7:00 am – 7:30 am or by Appointment
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Course
AERM-1303-001 Shop Practices
Prerequisites
Course Description
An introduction to shop safety, the correct use of hand 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.
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Department Expectations
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Hours
(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)
Class Type
Online Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
Student References- Texts, reference books, or other references the student will be expected to use:
1. Dictionary of Aeronautical Terms, As Revised (ASA-DAT-(X))
2. Aviation Mechanics Handbook: The Aviation Standard, As Revised, (ASA-MHB-(X))
3. FAR/AMT 20(XX): Federal Aviation Regulations for Aviation Maintenance Technicians; As Revised
4. AC - 43.13 1B/2B - Acceptable Methods, Techniques and Practices of Aircraft Inspection and Repair
5. A&P Technician General Textbook; Jeppeson - As Revised
6. A&P Technician General Test Guide with Oral & Practical Study Guide, - Jeppeson - As Revised
Supplies
Calculator capable of performing algebra and trigonometry functions.
Student Performance
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E.17 Identify and select aircraft hardware and materials.
\ \E.19 Perform precision measurements.
\ \D.13 Fabricate and install rigid and flexible fluid lines and fittings.
\ \E.14 Identify and select appropriate non-destructive testing methods.
\ \E.15 Perform dye penetrant, eddy current, ultrasonic, and magnetic particle inspections.
\ \E.18 Inspect and check welds.
\ \E.16 Perform basic heat testing processes.
\ \G.22 Identify and select cleaning materials.
\ \G.23 Inspect, identify, remove, and treat aircraft corrosion and perform aircraft cleaning.
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Items # E.14, E.16.............................................................................................. Teaching Level (1)
\ \Items # E.15........................................................................................................ Teaching Level (2)
\ \Items # D.13, E.17, E.18, E.19, G.22, G.23........................................................ Teaching Level (3)
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Students Rights and Responsibilities
Student Rights and ResponsibilitiesLog in using the AC Connect Portal
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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Expected Student Behavior
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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. 1st time 1pt, 2nd time 5pts, 3rd time 10pts, 4th 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.
\ \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.
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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:
- Theory Average (average of exams and final exam) 1/3 of final grade
- Shop Average (average of projects) 1/3 of final grade
- Quiz Average (average of quizzes) 1/3 of final grade
D. Testing
- Each exam may be retaken only once (including regular and final exams.)
- The maximum recorded grade on any exam retake will be 70%.
- There will be no retake of failed daily quizzes.
- All tests and projects will be completed or made up in the semester in which they occur.
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.
\ \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 Tardines
\ \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.
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Calendar
Day 1.1 E.17 Project Number 1
\ \Description: Identify and select aircraft hardware and materials.
\ \Performance: Correctly identify aircraft materials and SAE system of identifyuing steel and fasteners.
\ \Procedure: Follow project steps to completion.
\ \Instruction Time: 12 hours Lecture 4 hours Project 8 hours
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Day 1.2 Quiz #1 ( E.17 )
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Day 1.2 E.19 Project Number 2
\ \Description: Perform precision measurements.
\ \Performance: Correctly determine measurements to 32nd and 64th of an inch.
\Procedure: Follow project steps to completion.
\ \Instruction Time: 12 hours Lecture 4 hours Project 8 hours
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Day 1.4 Quiz #2 ( E.19 )
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Day 1.4 D.13 Project Number 3
\ \Description: Fabricate and install rigid and flexible fluid lines and fittings.
\ \Performance: Correctly fabricate and install hose on a trainer aircraft to meet leak test.
\ \Procedure: Follow project steps to completion.
\ \Instruction Time: 18 hours Lecture 4 hours Project 14 hours
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Day 2.2 Test #1 ( D.13, E.17, E.19 )
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Day 2.2 E.14 Project Number 4
\ \Description: Identify and select appropriate non-destructive testing methods, such as X-ray, eddy current, and ultrasonic.
\ \Performance: Correctly identify and select the proper non-destructive testing method, based on FARs and AC43-13.1b.
\ \Procedure: Follow project steps to completion.
\ \Instruction Time: 6 hours Lecture 5 hours Project 1 hours
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Day 2.3 E.15 Project Number 5
\ \Description: Perform dye penetrant, eddy current, ultrasonic, and magnetic particle inspections.
\ \Performance: Correctly test assigned parts for ferrous method by magnetic fields and non-ferrous method by dye penetrant.
\Procedure: Follow project steps to completion.
\ \Instruction Time: 12 hours Lecture 4 hours Project 8 hours
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Day 2.4 Quiz #3 ( E.14, E.15 )
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Day 2.4 E.18 Project Number 6
\ \Description: Inspect and check welds
\ \Performance: Correctly inspect each sample using informationfrom classroom instruction and text..
\ \Procedure: Follow project steps to completion.
\ \Instruction Time: 6 hours Lecture 1 hours Project 5 hours
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Day 3.1 F.16 Project Number 7
\ \Description: Perform basic heating-treating process.
\ \Performance: Correctly set up and use heat-treating equipment.
\ \Procedure: Follow project steps to completion.
\ \Instruction Time: 12 hours Lecture 4 hours Project 8 hours
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Day 3.2 Test #2 ( E.14, E.15, E16, E.18 )
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Day 3.2 G.22 Project Number 8
\ \Description: Identify and select cleaning materials.
\ \Performance: Correctly select the proper cleaning materials for use on various parts of an aircraft.
\Procedure: Follow project steps to completion.
\ \Instruction Time: 6 hours Lecture 2 hour Project 4 hours
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Day 3.3 G.23 Project Number 9
\ \Description: Inspect, identify, remove, and treat aircraft corrosion and perform aircraft cleaning.
\ \Performance: Correctly determine the proper method and identify type of corrosion found. Remove and treat the affected area to prevent recurrence.
\ \Procedure: Follow project steps to completion.
\ \Instruction Time: 12 hours Lecture 4 hour Project 8 hours
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Day 4.1 Test Final ( D.13, E.14, E.15, E.16, E.17, E.18, E.19, G.22, G.23 )
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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).
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Qty: |
Tool Name: |
Size: |
Course |
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1 |
Socket Set (Rachet, 12pt. Shallow, 12 pt. Deep, 3” 6” extensions, u-joint) |
3/8” Drive |
Airframe |
|
1 |
Socket Set (Rachet, 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 Gauge (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 lense |
Airframe |
|
1 |
ANSI Approved Safety Glasses |
Clear Lense |
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. |
Syllabus Created on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM
Last Edited on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM