Maricopa Community Colleges  AMT268   19936-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/25/93
AMT268 19936-99999 L+L 6 Credit(s) 12 Period(s)
Engine Electrical, Ignition and Starter Systems
Inspect, service, troubleshoot, overhaul, and repair of engine electrical, ignition, starter systems, and components. Prerequisites: Admission to the program.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AMT268   19936-99999 Engine Electrical, Ignition and Starter Systems
1. Repair engine electrical system components. (I, II)
2. Install, check, and service engine electrical wiring, controls, switches, indicators, and protective devices. (I, II)
3. Overhaul magneto and ignition harness. (III)
4. Inspect, service, troubleshoot, and repair reciprocating and turbine engine ignition systems and components. (III)
5. Inspect, service, troubleshoot, and repair turbine engine electrical starting systems. (IV)
6. Inspect, service, and troubleshoot turbine engine pneumatic starting systems. (IV)
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AMT268   19936-99999 Engine Electrical, Ignition and Starter Systems
    I. Engine Electrical System Installation and Repair
        A. AC system
          1. Component installation
          2. System inspection
          3. System test
          4. System repair
        B. DC system
          1. Component installation
          2. System inspection
          3. System test
          4. System repair
      II. High-Voltage Generation systems
          A. High-output generators
          B. AC generators
          C. Constant speed drive (CSD)
          D. High-output brushless alternators
          E. Integrated drive generators (IDG)
          F. Voltage control devices
            1. Vibrating
            2. Carbon pile
            3. Transistorized
        III. Engine Ignition Systems
            A. Reciprocating engines
              1. Types
                a. Battery
                b. Magneto
              2. Magneto theory
              3. Magneto booster and auxiliary ignition units
              4. Component overhaul
              5. Ignition harness
              6. Spark plugs
              7. Inspection and repair procedures
              8. Troubleshooting and service procedures
            B. Turbine engines
              1. Capacitor types
                a. High-voltage
                b. Low-voltage
              2. Special handling requirements
              3. AC versus DC systems
              4. Ignition plugs
                a. Glow
                b. Annular-gap
                c. Constrained-gap
              5. Inspection and repair procedures
              6. Troubleshooting and service procedures
          IV. Starting Systems
              A. Reciprocating systems
                1. Inertia
                2. Direct cranking
                3. Combination
              B. Gas turbine systems
                1. Electric
                2. Direct cranking
                3. Starter generator
                4. Air turbine starters
              C. Inspection and service procedures
              D. Component repairs
              E. Troubleshooting procedures
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