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AERO 134 - Powerplant Maintenance II
Course Description
Prerequisite: "C" in AERO 130 and in 131 and in 132- AERO majors only.
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.
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:
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.
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.