AVIT 324 - Aircraft Systems and Instruments

Course Description

  • Prerequisite or Corequisite: AVIT 102

This course provides an in-depth study of flight instruments as well as reciprocating engine, propeller, electrical, environmental, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, ignition, lubrication, and pressurization systems.

Additional Course Information

Student Learning Outcomes

This course objectives are is to provide the student with the necessary aeronautical knowledge of aircraft operating systems enabling students to demonstrate an understanding of aircraft systems, airframe, engines and navigation systems related to commercial airplanes and commercial regulations. The student is expected to demonstrate through classroom discussions, briefings, block examination, or other assignments deemed appropriate by the instructor, the understanding of these aircraft systems: airplane and engine systems to include but not limited to; operation of reciprocating engine systems and airworthiness requirements, fuel, oil, injection, turbo charging, ignition, propeller, electrical, hydraulic, landing gear, environmental, pressurization, and oxygen systems. Students are expected to identify aircraft systems required to safely operate an airplane as an instrument pilot with a single-engine land class rating as required in the current FAA Instrument Pilot Practical Test Standards.

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

  • Demonstrate an understanding of aircraft power plant systems, engine operations and systems related to flight and navigation and communications equipment
  • Determine the aircraft systems and equipment that are essential for airworthiness and safe for instrument flight
  • Explain elements related to pre-flight of instruments, avionics, and navigation equipment and reasons for check and identifying possible defects

Sample Assessment and Course Tasks

To assist students in understanding and preparing to meet the course expectations the lists below include some of the course tasks for this course.

  • Demonstrate an understanding of airworthiness requirements, reciprocating engines and propeller systems.
  • Understanding of systems related to airplane engine operations such as fuel, oil, carburetor/injection, turbo-charging and ignition systems.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the electrical, hydraulic/landing gear and environmental systems.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of aircraft pressurization and oxygen systems.
  • Explain the regulatory requirements and publications relating to operations as a commercial pilot operating for compensation or hire.
  • Identify maintenance inspection requirements and appropriate record keeping

Evaluation Standards

The student's aeronautical knowledge and understanding will be evaluated through classroom discussion, briefings, block examination both written, and practical tests and other assignments deemed appropriate by the instructor. A passing grade of 70% on all tests and projects is required.

These standards are measured through classroom discussions, briefings, block examinations, final examinations, spontaneous examinations, or other assignments deemed appropriate by the instructors to evaluate the necessary aeronautical knowledge.

The student will demonstrate an understanding of aircraft systems and as well as an understanding of Federal Aviation Regulations and publications relating to commercial operations that meets or exceeds the minimum performance standards contained within FAA Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards.