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AERO 131 - Advanced General Aircraft Maintenance II
Course Description
Prerequisite: "C" in AERO 130- AERO majors only.
Fundamentals of direct and alternating current electricity, fundamentals of applied mathematics, and fundamentals of applied physics; calculate and measure electrical power volts, amps, and resistance; start, ground operate and move aircraft; overhaul piston and turbine engine ignition systems in accordance with 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:
Calculate and measure capacitance, inductance, electrical power, voltage, current, and resistance- Read and interpret electrical circuit diagrams
- Inspect and service batteries
- Extract roots and raise numbers to a given power
- Determine areas and volumes of geometric shapes
- Solve ratios, proportions, and percentage problems
- Perform algebraic operations of signed numbers
- Use and understand simple machines, sound, fluid and heat dynamics; basic aerodynamics; aircraft structures; and theory of flight
Evaluation
Student knowledge and mechanical skill will be evaluated through oral, written, and practical tests in the following areas: mathematics, physics, aerodynamics, basic direct electricity, basic alternating electricity, batteries, meters, magnetos, and generators/alternators/regulators; a comprehensive final exam; written assignments; and lab projects. A passing grade of 70% on all tests and projects is required.