Maricopa Community Colleges  AET205   19946-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/26/94
AET205 19946-99999 LEC 4 Credit(s) 4 Period(s)
Aircraft Structures, Systems, and Maintenance
Survey of airframe structures, systems, and maintenance regulations for pilots. Includes aircraft and airfoil design and construction, and electrical, instrumentation, and automatic flight control systems. Maintenance privileges and limitations, and forms and records. Prerequisites: Private Pilot Certificate or permission of instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AET205   19946-99999 Aircraft Structures, Systems, and Maintenance
1. Describe factors affecting the selection of basic airfoil designs. (I)
2. Differentiate between monocoque and semi-monocoque construction. (II)
3. Compare and contrast magnesium, titanium, aluminum, and composites as structural materials. (II)
4. Compare and contrast DC and AC airplane electrical systems. (III)
5. Troubleshoot a simple DC electrical system. (III)
6. Diagram pitot-static and vacuum instrument systems. (IV)
7. Explain the functions of the major components in an autopilot system. (V)
8. Compare and contrast maintenance privileges and limitations as they apply to pilots, mechanics, inspectors, and repairmen. (VI)
9. List inspection requirements for flight training airplanes used in instrument flight conditions. (VI)
10. Compare and contrast Federal Aviation Regulations, Advisory Circulars, and Airworthiness Directives. (VII)
11. Explain the use and limitations of a MEL. (VII)
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AET205   19946-99999 Aircraft Structures, Systems, and Maintenance
    I. Aerodynamics
        A. Theory of flight
        B. Airfoil design considerations
      II. Structures
          A. Airplane construction history
          B. Materials and processes
          C. Stresses
          D. Fasteners
        III. Electrical Systems
            A. DC
            B. AC
            C. Components
            D. Troubleshooting
          IV. Instrument Systems
              A. Engine
              B. Electrical
              C. Pitot-Static
              D. Flight Instruments
                1. Vacuum
                2. Electrical
                3. Computer driven
            V. Automatic Flight Control
                A. Autopilots
                B. Yaw dampers
                C. Flight directors
                D. Approach control systems
              VI. Maintenance Privileges and Limitations
                  A. Legal and ethical responsibilities and limitations
                  B. Definition of aircraft maintenance
                  C. Inspection requirements
                  D. Return to service
                VII. Maintenance Forms and Records
                    A. Maintenance records
                    B. Federal Aviation Administration forms
                    C. Maintenance release or return to service
                    D. Federal publications
                      1. Federal Aviation Regulations
                      2. Advisory Circulars
                      3. Type Certificates and Supplemental Type Certificates
                      4. Airworthiness Directives
                    E. Manufacturer's data
                    F. Minimum Equipment List (MEL)
                    G. Industry standards
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