AERO 134 - Powerplant Maintenance II
- Prerequisite: "C"in AERO 130 and in 131 and in 132
- Corequisite: AERO 135
Fundamentals of turbine engine construction and operation, piston and turbine engine fuel metering systems; inspect and service turbine engines, repair engine fuel metering components as specified in Federal Aviation Regulation Part 147.
Contact: 250 hours lecture/lab over 8 weeks
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of AERO 134, the student will be able to:
- Overhaul, inspect, check, service, and repair turbine engines
- Install, troubleshoot and remove turbine engines
- Use lubricants and repair lubrication systems
- Inspect, service, troubleshoot and repair turbine ignition systems
- Inspect, service, troubleshoot, and repair turbine starting systems
- Troubleshoot and adjust turbine fuel metering systems
- Overhaul carburetors
- Repair and inspect reciprocating and turbine engine fuel metering systems and components
- Inspect and repair ice and rain control systems
- Inspect and repair heat exchangers, superchargers, and turbine engine airflow and temperature control systems
- Inspect, check, service, and troubleshoot auxiliary power units.
Additional Information
Evaluation
Student knowledge and mechanical skill will be evaluated through oral, written, and practical tests in the following areas: turbine theory, cold sections, hot sections, design and construction, instrumentation, turbine maintenance, lubrication and starting systems, fuel controls, float carburetors, pressure carburetors, fuel injection , and intake/exhaust/supercharging; a comprehensive final exam; written assignments; and lab projects. A passing grade of 70% on all tests and projects is required.