AMT A171: Powerplant Fuel Metering, Exhaust & Induction Systems FAA
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Curriculum Committee Approval Date | 12/02/2020 |
| Top Code | 095020 - Aviation Powerplant Mechanics |
| Units | 4 Total Units |
| Hours | 135 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 45; Lab Hours 90) |
| Total Outside of Class Hours | 0 |
| Course Credit Status | Credit: Degree Applicable (D) |
| Material Fee | Yes |
| Basic Skills | Not Basic Skills (N) |
| Repeatable | No |
| Grading Policy | Standard Letter (S) |
Course Description
Aircraft reciprocating engine fuel metering, induction, cooling, and exhaust systems. ADVISORY: AMT A152. Transfer Credit: CSU.
Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)
- Inspect, check, service, and troubleshoot turbine engine and reciprocating engines fuel metering systems.
- Inspect, check, service, and troubleshoot heat exchangers, super chargers/turbochargers, and turbine engine airflow and temperature control systems.
- Inspect, check, service, and troubleshoot engine cooling systems.
- Inspect, check, service, and troubleshoot aircraft engine exhaust system.
Course Objectives
- 1. Demonstrate and analyze procedures listed in overhaul manual.
- 2. Apply principles in inspection procedures for overhauling aircraft components.
- 3. Interpret and use charts and diagrams to explain fuel and airflow through the float carburetor, pressure carburetor and fuel injection systems.
- 4. Explain the operating principles of a float carburetor, pressure carburetor, fuel injections, turbocharging/supercharging, and exhaust and induction systems.
- 5. Explain the effects of temperature, pressure, and humidity on the operation of a float carburetor, pressure carburetor, fuel injections, turbocharging/supercharging, and exhaust and induction systems.
- 6. Apply troubleshooting techniques in troubleshooting float carburetor, pressure carburetor, fuel injections, turbocharging/supercharging, and exhaust and induction systems.
- 7. Describe and apply principles in installation and rigging procedures for float carburetor, pressure carburetor and fuel injections systems.
- 8. Explain, inspect and service aircraft cooling and induction systems.
- 9. Explain, inspect and service aircraft exhaust systems.
- 10. Identify and explain the operating principle of turbocharging/supercharging and be able to recognize and evaluate component subsystems.
- 11. Describe induction icing and identify probable location.
- 12. Describe the operation and inspection of jet engine thrust reverser and noise suppressors.
- 13. Recognize materials used in exhaust system components and describe repair procedures.
- 14. Inspect carburetor heat exchangers and describe methods of repair.
Lecture Content
Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot and repair reciprocating and turbine engine fuel metering systems Explain temperature, pressure and humidity effects on operation of a carburetor Describe the operation of a Float carburetor Identify a pressure type carburetor and a direct fuel injection system and describe the operation of each system Explain the function of vapor separators and vapor vents Compare continuous flow injection and direct cylinder injection systems Inspect, remove and install a float type carburetor, operate the engine and adjust idle speed and idle mixture Inspect, remove, and install a pressure carburetor or fuel injection system, operate the engine and adjust idle speed and idle mixture Identify the dangers of excessively rich and excessively lean fuel-air mixtures Rig the fuel control unit on a static turbojet engine and describe the trimming of the engine Overhaul carburetors Identify venturi size and describe function Interpret and use charts or diagrams to explain fuel and airflow through float and pressure carburetors Remove, install and explain the principles of fuel metering through a jet Identify and describe the operation of an air bleed Locate and describe the operation of the main discharge nozzles in a pressure carburetor Locate and describe the operation of the main discharge nozzles in a pressure carburetor Identify acceleration systems in float and pressure carburetors and describe the operation of each system Identify economizer and power enrichment systems and describe the operation of the systems in float and pressure type carburetors Identify mixture controls incorporated in float and pressure carburetors and describe the operation of the system Repair engine fuel metering system components Faculty input required. 1. Detailed multimedia/lectures of each topic covered. 2. Student feedback during each lecture. 3. Detailed illustrative discussion of textbook examples. 4. Concentration on schematic reading and system operation fault diagnosis. 5 Practical troubleshooting. 6. Laboratory exercises pertaining to subjects discussed during which students work individually or in small groups. . Student must show proficiency in writing logbook entries using correct punctuation, sentence structure and readability. . Interview, list, multiple choice exams, and short answer. Student must show proficiency in writing logbook entries using correct punctuation, sentence structure and readability. 1. Required Jeppesen. AC43.13-1B&2A, Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices-Aircraft Inspection and Repair, ed. Superintendent of Documents; U.S. Government Printing Office, 2001
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2. Required Jeppesen. A&P Technician “POWERPLANT” Textbook, ed. Englewood: Jeppesen Sanderson, 1998
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3. Required Kroes, Michael J and Thomas Wild. Aircraft Powerplant, 7th ed. New York: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, 1994
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