Maricopa Community Colleges  AET203   19946-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 3-24-09

AET203  2009 Fall – 9999

LEC

2.0 Credit(s)

2.0 Period(s)

Basic Airplane Systems

Beginning commercial pilot ground course in preparation for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Pilot Certificate and Commercial written examination Discussions will include, but not be limited to reciprocating engines, engine systems, airplane systems, altitude systems, and commercial regulations.

Prerequisites: AET207, AET217 and AET210 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: AET220 and AET213.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

AET203  2009 Fall – 9999

Basic Airplane Systems

 

1.         Describe reciprocating engine components and their functions. (I)

2.         Diagram and explain the fuel and oil system and explain their operation. (II)

3.         Diagram and explain simple airplane electrical system. (III)

4.         Explain basic airplane landing gear systems. (III)

5.         Describe basic operation of pressurization systems. (IV)

6.         List important considerations regarding the use of aviator's oxygen. (IV)

7.         Possess a basic understanding of regulations pertaining to commercial operations. (V)

 

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

AET203  2009 Fall – 9999

Basic Airplane Systems

I.          Reciprocating Engine

            A.        Airworthiness Requirements

            B.        Reciprocating Engine

            C.        Propeller

II.        Engine Systems

            A.        Fuel

            B.        Oil

            C.        Carburetor/Injection

            D.        Ignition

            E.         Turbo-charging

III.       Airplane Systems

            A.        Electrical

            B.        Hydraulic/Landing Gear

            C.        Environmental/Air Conditioning

IV.       Altitude Systems

            A.        Pressurization

            B.        Oxygen

V.        Commercial Regulations

            A.        Part 61

            B.        Part 91

            C.        NTSB 830

 

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