Maricopa Community Colleges  AET215   19946-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/26/94
AET215 19946-99999 LEC 4 Credit(s) 4 Period(s)
Aircraft Powerplants
Survey of engines and engine systems for pilots. Includes theory and analysis of reciprocating and turbine aircraft engines. Lubrication, ignition, fuel control, cooling, exhaust, and propellers. Prerequisites: AET205 or permission of instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AET215   19946-99999 Aircraft Powerplants
1. Name the major components of a reciprocating engine and explain their relationships. (I)
2. Name the major components of a turbine engine and explain their relationships. (II)
3. List safety and operational considerations for both turbine and reciprocating engines. (I, II)
4. Calculate theoretical power available from both reciprocating and turbine engines. (I, II)
5. Name the major components of a lubricating system and explain their relationships. (III)
6. Contrast reciprocating engine ignition systems with turbine engine ignition systems. (IV)
7. Compare and contrast carburetors and fuel injection systems. (V)
8. Compare and contrast liquid and air cooling systems for reciprocating aircraft engines. (VI)
9. Explain operational considerations related to exhaust system conditions. (VI)
10. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of turbochargers. (VII)
11. Differentiate between fixed pitch, variable pitch, and constant speed propellers. (VIII)
12. Explain propeller inspection and repair criteria. (VIII)
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AET215   19946-99999 Aircraft Powerplants
    I. Aircraft Reciprocating Engines
        A. History
        B. Fundamentals
          1. Safety
          2. Power
        C. Configuration
        D. Major Components
        E. Operational Considerations
          1. After overhaul
          2. After inspection
          3. Normal
      II. Turbine Engines
          A. Development
          B. Theory of operations
            1. Safety
            2. Power
          C. Types
          D. Major components
          E. Operational considerations
        III. Engine lubricating Systems
            A. Principles and characteristics of lube oil
            B. System types
            C. System components
            D. Breather system
            E. Inspection and service
          IV. Ignition Systems
              A. Reciprocating Engine system
                1. Magnetos
                2. Spark plug leads
                3. Spark plugs
              B. Turbine systems
            V. Fuel Metering Systems
                A. Fuel pumps
                B. Carburetors
                C. Fuel injection systems
                D. Turbine fuel control unit
                E. Turbine governor
              VI. Cooling and Exhaust Systems
                  A. Cooling System
                  B. Exhaust
                VII. Turbochargers
                    A. Principles of operation
                    B. Components
                    C. Troubleshooting
                  VIII. Propellers
                      A. Types
                        1. Fixed pitch
                        2. Variable pitch
                        3. Constant speed
                      B. Design considerations
                      C. Components
                      D. Control systems
                      E. Inspection and repair
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