Weight and Balance Syllabus for 2021-2022
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Course

AERM-1205-001 Weight and Balance

Prerequisites

Course Description

An introduction to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) required subjects relating to the weighing of aircraft, the performance of weight and balance calculations, and appropriate maintenance record entries.

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Occupational License Disclaimer

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:

Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me

You can also contact 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, 2 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-13:978-1-56027-864-1

2.  Aviation Mechanics Handbook: The Aviation Standard, 6^th Edition, paperback, (ASA-MHB-5); ISBN-3:978-1-56027-898-6

3.  FAR/AMT 2019: Federal Aviation Regulations for Aviation Maintenance Technicians; paperback; ISBN-13:978-1-61954-371-3

4.  AC - 43.13 1B/2B - Acceptable Methods, Techniques and Practices of Aircraft Inspection and Repair, paperback; ISBN-13:978-1-56027-728-6

5.  A&P Technician General Textbook;  softcover;ISBN 13:978-1-933189-61-4

6.  A&P Technician General Test Guide with Oral & Practical Study Guide, paperback;          ISBN-13:978-1-933189-52-9

7.  Student workbook, Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook: ISBN  13: 978-1-933189-62-8

Your instructor may advise you where to purchase textbooks or, if available, provide you with an electronic copy.

Nevertheless, students are ultimately responsible to obtain required text books.  Most of the required text books for this class can be printed in the AC Computer Lab.  Students should apply monies to TRAC Systems Print Card or AC Student ID Card.  Credit can be applied at the TRAC System ATM located in the Student Service Center (Campus Side) foyer.

 

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Supplies

1. 2GB Memory Stick

2. 3-Ring Binder/with paper, pens and pencils

3. Fine Black and Silver 'Sharpie' - 2 each

4. Safety Glasses        

5. TI-30XA Calculator

6. Red ink pen

Student Performance

 

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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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

Class Policy

1)   No electronic devices, i.e. I-Phone, I-Pad, I-Pod, Blackberry, Droid, MP3, etc., (with instructor permission only) allowed during class and shop time. All violations shall be annotated in the student attendance record - time shall be deducted which all missed time must be made up prior to end of course. Students with electronic devices will be considered as an unexcused absent.

2)  No Sleeping or the appearance of sleeping during class. All violations shall be annotated in the student attendance record - time shall be deducted which all missed time must be made up prior to end of course. Note: Student caught sleeping may be asked to leave the classroom or shop in which all deducted time must be made up before end of course. This time deduction will be considered an unexcused absence.

3)  No workout/sweat pants, 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. Shorts can be worn providing the are not "cutoffs", must be solid color and length must be at or just above knee

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 that incur on college property.

13)   Do not leave class without informing instructor.

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

15)   School uniforms are mandatory. (Student are considered absent without the proper uniform or dress attire).

16)   No hats, hoodies, beanies, etc. are to be worn in the classroom or any indoor classroom facility.

17)   Required Tools (see ‘Additional Information’) - Student are considered absent without the tools specified in the required tools list.

18)   Participation in daily shop / classroom clean-up. Non-participation will result in project grade deduction.

19)     Students whose behavior results in classroom disruption, will be removed from the classroom. Any classroom time missed as a result of this action will have to be made up prior to course end date. (Missed time will be considered unexcused)

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

Grading Criteria

Grade points  (assigned according to the performance of a student in each course as dictated by industry)

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

Weighted Grade

1. Theory Average (average of all exams and final exam)- - -  1/3 of final grade

2. Shop Average (average of all projects) - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  1/3 of final grade

3.  Quiz Average (average of quizzes)- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  1/3 of final grade

Grade Calculation Procedure

1. Add Quizzes then divide by the total number of quizzes to calculate Quiz Average.

2. Add all Exams, Regular Exams and the Final Exam to calculate Exam Average.

3. Add Exam Average and Final Exam Grade then divide by two to obtain Theory Average.

4. Add all Project grades then divide by the total number of projects to calculate Shop Grade average.

5. Add Theory Average, Shop Grade Average and Quiz Average then divide by three to calculate the Course Average.

Other Performance Indicators

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)

Testing Procedures

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%. Providing the retake had a passing  score

3. There will be no retake of missed or failed daily quizzes.

4. All tests and projects should be completed or made up in the course in which they occur, any late items /         documents will receive a maximum score of 70%.

5. Retake of failed final exam must be done within time and dates outlined in the AMT Repair Station Manual and written contract with Amarillo College for Incomplete grade.

6. Final exam must be taken with black or blue ink, all other exams can use #2 lead pencil.

7. Incomplete exam answer sheet header information will result in a 1 test point deduction for each item. Name, Date and Exam including course number.

8. Any papers i.e. projects, quizzes, handouts, etc. turned in for grading without students name or where applicable incorrect date format will result in point deduction(s) Unless otherwise stated date format is 8 digit, i.e. 01/01/2019

Note 1: Quizzes and open book exams may be given at the instructor's discretion.  Student must be present to take daily quizzes unless previous arrangements have been made with the instructor. Previous arrangements include contacting (text, email or phone call) the instructor prior to start of class (0730).

Note 2:  Any graded  papers (projects, tests, handouts, etc.) received after grading has occurred will be considered late and the maximum grade of 70 will be assigned.

Grading: is when the project, test, etc. grade is entered into students college transcript. The instructor has full discretion for assignment due dates and times. Any item marked "quiz" not turned in for grading will receive a zero for that quiz.

Note 3:  A grade of "S" (Satisfactory) can be given on shop projects at Instructor's discretion.  Final grade determination for course will have a numerical grade given for shop projects.

Note 4: Project grade deduction may be given if a student knowingly breaks a shop item(s), or if shop projects are not worked in accordance with supporting instructions or documentation.

Note 5: depending on course project the project grade deduction can be given individually, by group/team or full class. Student(s) will be notified on the project deduction criteria.

Attendance

1. Attendance and Time Policies

Amarillo College AMT program must follow the guidelines per the FAA requirements for AMT schools; therefore, all course time must be accounted for. Daily attendance reports will be made to show the students time. Due to the AMT course outlines and schedule a student can only miss 10% of the required individual course hours.  Example: a 48 hour course you can only miss 4.8 hours.

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 or at the discretion of the Accountable Manager.  All other absences are unexcused. Any "No Call, No Show" for class will be considered unexcused.

Note: If needed the Accountable Manager can and will make recommendations for make-up time scheduling regardless of excused or unexcused absence on a case by case basis.

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 grade is issued.  For example, a student may score 100% on all quizzes, exams, and projects; however, an "I" (incomplete) shall be awarded as a grade until all time is made up.  Each 6 minutes equals 0.1 hours.

Final exam will not be taken until all time (including the time missed during the final exam) 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.

With prior arrangement with the instructor, "excused"  make-up time can be made up 30 minutes prior to start of class along with after class (1400) Monday - Friday.

Note: Make-up time prior to start of class, student must be at desk on or before 30 minutes of start  0659, anytime at or after 0700 will not be counted as make-up time. This 30 minute rule applies to any make-up time requirements, i.e .01 (6 minutes) must be made up NLT 0700.

• Unless otherwise directed excused make up time after class can only be 1 hour per day.
• Excused make up time cannot be made up on the last day of the course.

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.

• Unexcused time can only be made up after class (1400) Monday - Thursday only.
• Unexcused time cannot be made up on days when class ends before 1400
• Unless otherwise directed unexcused make up time can only be 1 hour per day.
• Unexcused make up time cannot be made up on the last day of the course.

3. Daily classroom / shop break times will be given at the instructors discretion. Without prior arrangements students returning late after break time ends will be considered absent (unexcused) and may be required to make up the time.

4. Unless prior arrangements have been made; restroom break time should be limited to the minimal amount of time, excessive use or time away from class / shop could result in the (unexcused) time being made up.

Tardiness

Time missed by any student arriving in class after the scheduled start time shall be made up before he/she is awarded a Final Grade.  All time shall be made-up.  For example, if a student is one to six minutes late, 0.1 hours shall be deducted from the student's attendance record.  If seven minutes late, the student shall be docked 0.2 hours and so on.

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

 

Note: Tools may be purchased from any source including Amarillo College bookstore. 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).

Any tools listed as "N/A" size column are still required; N/A means there is no specific size for the tool.

                                              Aviation Maintenance Technician Required Tool List

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

 

Along with the course syllabus the East Campus has created additional rules that must be followed by the student. Copies of the East Campus Code of Professional Conduct are posted throughout the facility.

East Campus Code of Professional Conduct

Amarillo College has the responsibility to provide you with the education, training and “hands on” practice to become a professional in your chosen field.  The instruction, equipment, facilities and apparatus are provided for your use.  Studying, practicing and learning are required by you.

As a participating student in Amarillo College Technical Programs, you will be expected to act, perform and train in a professional manner.  The following rules and guidelines are to be followed by everyone.

Attendance:
Unless it is an emergency, it is highly recommended that you do not miss class. Recovery of missed information will be the responsibility of the student. Class begins at the scheduled time. If you are not in your seat in class or at the designated location during laboratory exercises, you will be counted as tardy. The student will be required to show an acceptable understanding of the topic(s) covered during their absence. Check syllabus for your instructor’s policy regarding attendance.

Professional Attire: Every student will be required to wear an approved AC logo shirt to both class and lab. Shirts must be ordered through your advisor during the registration period. It is recommended that each student purchase one shirt for every class in which they are registered.  
Pants will be:
• clean and well maintained  • no large rips or tears  • held at the waist (i.e no sagging)  • blue jeans or long pants  (no sweats/exercise pants)  • have no hanging chains/loose strings (safety issue)

You are expected to reflect the dignity, pride and respectfulness of an industry professional.  As a representative of Amarillo College’s Technical Education Program you shall wear your AC logo shirt while in the classroom and on the training field or in the laboratory.

There will be no caps, hats, bandanas, beanies, or hoods allowed to be worn in the classroom. Lab attire will be determined by your instructor. Please check your syllabus.

Your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shall be worn when indicated by the instructor in charge during any training, field, or laboratory exercises. 

It is your responsibility to keep your equipment clean and in good shape.
Required professional attire is mandatory for class and laboratory participation.

 Tools / Equipment / Books / Supplies / PPE:
You must show up to class with the required list of tools/equipment/books/supplies/PPE listed on your syllabus in order to be allowed to participate and earn credit for the day.

Conduct: Due to the importance of maintaining a safe atmosphere in the training field/laboratory environment as well as in the classroom, any disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.  All students are expected to be respectful, courteous, attentive and quiet in order to support the learning environment.

There shall be no smoking except in designated areas and during designated breaks.
Students shall refrain from the use of abusive or slanderous language. 

There is to be no horseplay, fighting, harassment or misconduct by anyone.

Any student who uses, has in their possession, or is under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol on campus or at the training field will immediately be turned over to the campus police for appropriate action.  This will be a ZERO tolerance policy with immediate steps taken toward withdrawal from Amarillo College.

Anyone who is caught cheating on an exam or quiz will immediately be excused from class and not allowed to return.  This is an Amarillo College rule and will be strictly enforced.  This applies to plagiarism as well.
 
Electronic Devices: All electronic devices which produce audible sounds must be silenced during class and on the laboratory/training field.

 All visual slides and materials are the property of the instructor and may be copyright protected, hence no photocopy is allowed.
See the syllabus for your instructor’s policy on this matter.
 
Grievances:
Any student who feels that there is a conflict with a course instructor should first make every effort to resolve that matter with the instructor.  If you are unable to resolve differences then you should seek resolution from the immediate supervisor of the instructor or the course coordinator.
 
NOTE:     Compliance with the Amarillo College Technical Education Code of Professional Conduct is mandatory for class participation.    
      

 

Syllabus Contract is required by all students, the contract signifies that you have read and understood all items within the course syllabus. The course instructor will provide the syllabus contract for you to complete.