Aviation Maintenance: Powerplant 3

Course Number:
AMT 273
Transcript Title:
Aviation Maintenance: Powerplant 3
Created:
Jul 26, 2022
Updated:
Jun 29, 2023
Total Credits:
6
Lecture Hours:
0
Lecture / Lab Hours:
132
Lab Hours:
0
Satisfies Cultural Literacy requirement:
No
Satisfies General Education requirement:
No
Grading Options
A-F, Audit
Default Grading Options
A-F
Repeats available for credit:
0
Prerequisites

AMT 272

Course Description

Covers reciprocating and turbine engine ignition system theories and overhaul practices, as well as the relationships of the complete ignition system to the powerplant and its operation. Covers proper inspection of the entire engine installation, including exhaust systems, airflow, and cooling systems. Prerequisites: AMT 272. Audit available.

Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Safely perform aircraft reciprocating and turbine engine ignition system maintenance in accordance with the manufacturer service data, industry practices, and applicable regulations.
  2. Inspect and repair engine exhaust systems, including thrust reverser systems.
  3. Troubleshoot ignition and starting systems and related engine system discrepancies in accordance with the manufacturer service data, industry practices, and applicable regulations.
  4. Identify and repair engine airflow and temperature control malfunctions.

Suggested Outcome Assessment Strategies

Evaluations by exams, quizzes and lab work.

Course Activities and Design

The determination of teaching strategies used in the delivery of outcomes is generally left to the discretion of the instructor. Here are some strategies that you might consider when designing your course: lecture, small group/forum discussion, flipped classroom, dyads, oral presentation, role play, simulation scenarios, group projects, service learning projects, hands-on lab, peer review/workshops, cooperative learning (jigsaw, fishbowl), inquiry based instruction, differentiated instruction (learning centers), graphic organizers, etc.

Course Content

Outcome #1: Safely perform aircraft reciprocating and turbine engine ignition system maintenance in accordance with the manufacturer service data, industry practices, and applicable regulations.
  • Identify ignition system and related components
  • Overhaul magneto and ignition harness
  • Measure capacity condenser and effect of incorrect capacity on ignition system
  • Locate and utilize data associated with ignition system components
  • Adjust spark plug electrodes
Outcome #2: Inspect and repair engine exhaust systems, including thrust reverser systems.
  • Inspect and repair heat exchangers and superchargers
  • Examine carburetor air intake and induction manifolds
  • Apply methods to compensate for the unequal expansion rate of exhaust system
  • Address “frozen” ball joints in an exhaust system
  • Understand effect of exhaust gas leakage on system components
Outcome #3: Troubleshoot ignition and starting systems and related engine system discrepancies in accordance with the manufacturer service data, industry practices, and applicable regulations.
  • Inspect and repair turbine engine electrical starting system
  • Service turbine engine pneumatic starting system
  • Overhaul magneto and ignition harness
  • Measure capacity condenser and effect of incorrect capacity on ignition system
  • Determine continuity of ignition wiring
  • Practice precautions when working with high-energy ignition systems
Outcome #4: Identify and repair engine airflow and temperature control malfunctions.
  • Test engine airflow and temperature control systems
  • Identify and repair defective components
  • Trouble shoot cause and effect of carburetor and induction system icing
  • Apply principles of operation and control of turbo superchargers and integral superchargers
  • Repair carburetor air intake and induction manifolds

Suggested Texts and Materials

Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration; Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance, 3rd Edition, Avotek