AERO 130 - General Aircraft Maintenance I

Course Description

  • Prerequisite: ENG 20B & C & D & E or ESL 11 & 13 & 14 & 17 OR placement in ENG 22/60 AND MATH 50 OR Placement in MATH 27/103
  • AERO majors only.

Blueprint reading, mechanical drawing, aircraft weight and balance procedures, non-destructive testing, basic heat treating, use of technical manuals and other maintenance functions as specified by Federal Aviation Regulation Part 147.

Student Learning Outcomes

To assist students in understanding and preparing to meet the course expectations the list below includes some of the objectives. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • Use aircraft drawings and schematics
  • Sketch repairs and alterations
  • Use blueprint information
  • Use graphs and charts
  • Weigh aircraft
  • Perform weight and balance record keeping
  • Fabricate and install fluid lines
  • Identify appropriate nondestructive testing methods
  • Perform various types of nondestructive testing
  • Perform heat treatment
  • Select hardware and materials
  • Inspect welds
  • Perform precision measurements
  • Operate, service and secure aircraft
  • Identify and select fuels
  • Identify and select cleaning materials
  • Identify and treat corrosion
  • Complete maintenance and inspection records
  • Read, comprehend, and apply information from manufacturers and the FAA

Evaluation

Student knowledge and mechanical skill will be evaluated through oral, written and practical tests in the following areas:  safety, hand tools, precision measurement, aircraft drawings, hardware, corrosion, torque and safeties, lines and fittings, materials and heat treatment, nondestructive testing, Federal Aviation Regulations, weight and balance, forms and records, and ground handling; a comprehensive final exam; written assignments; and lab projects.  A passing grade of 70% on all tests and projects is required.