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AVP 221 - Aircraft Systems I


Description:
Light training aircraft engines, propellers and engine systems, flight controls, fuel systems, instrumentation, tires, wheels and brakes.

Credits: (3)

Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

Learner Outcome

Activity (optional)

Assessment

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

 

 

The student will:

 

Develop primary principles of mathematics useful in evaluating physical properties of systems.

 

 

Answer supplemental quiz after presentation of math materials. Answer assigned questions on quizzes and exams

 

Develop primary principles of physics applicable to study of aircraft systems.

 

 

Answer supplemental quiz.  Answer assigned questions on quizzes and exams

 

Demonstrate a working knowledge of aircraft engine types and construction

 

 

Satisfactorily complete homework, quizzes, and exams

 

Discuss, analyze, and synthesize reciprocating engine theory of operation.

 

 

Satisfactorily complete homework, quizzes, and exams

 

Discuss, analyze, and synthesize basic engine lubrication and cooling concepts and systems

 

 

Satisfactorily complete homework, quizzes, and exams

 

Demonstrate a working knowledge of aircraft propellers and governors, including operation and maintenance

 

 

Satisfactorily complete homework, quizzes, and exams

 

Discuss and analyze principles of electricity, magnetism, electrical and magnetic fields, and electronics.

 

 

Satisfactorily complete homework, quizzes, and exams

 

Discuss and analyze aircraft electrical system components

 

 

Satisfactorily complete homework, quizzes, and exams

 

Demonstrate a working knowledge of aircraft electrical systems, including operation and troubleshooting

 

 

Satisfactorily complete homework, quizzes, and exams

 

Demonstrate working knowledge of aircraft fuel systems, including operations and troubleshooting.

 

 

Satisfactorily complete homework, quizzes, and exams

 

Discuss and analyze aircraft flight control systems.

 

 

Satisfactorily complete homework, quizzes, and exams

 

Discuss and analyze aircraft instrumentation.

 

 

Satisfactorily complete homework, quizzes, and exams

 

Synthesize knowledge and understanding of basic systems for the aircraft used for training.

 

 

Satisfactorily complete a research paper describing systems and operation of the training aircraft

 





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