AERO 137 - Airframe Maintenance III
- Prerequisite: "C"in AERO in 130 and in 131 and in 133 and in 135
- Corequisite: AERO 136
Theory of operation of aircraft hydraulic, pneumatic, oxygen and auto-pilot systems; inspect and repair aircraft hydraulic, fuel, pneumatic and instrument systems and other aircraft components as specified by Federal Aviation Regulation Part 147.
Contact: 250 hours lecture/lab over 8 weeks
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of AERO 137, the student will be able to:
- Inspect, check, service, and repair landing gear, brakes, wheels, tires, hydraulic and pneumatic power systems and components
- Inspect, check, troubleshoot and service heating, cooling, air conditioning, pressurization and oxygen systems and components
- Inspect, check and troubleshoot autopilot systems
- Inspect, check, and service communication and navigation systems
- Inspect and repair antennas and electronic equipment
- Check and service fuel dump systems, pressure fueling systems, and fuel management systems
- Repair fuel system component
- Inspect and repair quantity, pressure, and temperature indicating systems
- Repair and inspect electrical systems and components
- Inspect, check, and troubleshoot constant speed and integrated speed drive generators
- Inspect, check, and service brake and antiskid systems
- Inspect, check, troubleshoot and service position warning and indicating systems
- Inspect, check, troubleshoot, service, and repair ice and rain control systems
- Inspect, check, and service smoke, fir, and carbon monoxide detection systems
- Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair fire extinguishing systems
Additional Information
Evaluation
Student knowledge and mechanical skill will be evaluated through oral, written and practical tests in the following areas: hydraulic systems, landing gear, brakes, wheels and tires, oxygen systems, avionics, ice and rain control, fire detection and extinguishing, fuel systems, cabin pressurization, heating and cooling, electrical and warning systems; a comprehensive final exam; written assignments; and lab projects. A passing grade of 70% on all tests and projects is required.