Assembly and Rigging Syllabus for 2017-2018
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Course

AERM-2233-001 Assembly and Rigging

Prerequisites

Course Description

A comprehensive study of the assembly and rigging of fixed and rotary-wing aircraft including structural alignment, balancing and rigging of control systems, and assembly of aircraft components. Fundamentals of safety procedures are also addressed.

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Department Expectations

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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:

Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact your advisor, the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.

Hours

(2 sem hrs; 1 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 Airframe Textbook; 2009, paperback; ISBN 13:978-0884875604

6. A&P Technician Airframe Test Guide with Oral & Practical Study Guide, 2009, paperback; ISBN-13:978-0884875444

Supplies

Calculator capable of performing algebra and trigonometry functions

Student Performance

I.F.22 Rig rotary-wing aircraft.

I.F.23 Rig fixed-wing aircraft.

I.F.24 Check alignment of structures.

I.F.25 Assemble aircraft components, including flight control surfaces.

I.F.26 Balance, rig, and inspect movable primary and secondary flight control surfaces.

Items # I.F.22.......................................................................................................... Training Level (1)

Items # I.F.23, I.F.24.................................................................................................Training Level (2)

Items # I.F.25, I.F.26.................................................................................................Training Level (3)

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

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

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 to be worn for all class functions including field trips. Shirts must be clean and buttoned.

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:

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.
All Tests, quizzes and projects must be completed in blue or black ink or #2 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.

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.