Maricopa Community Colleges  AET237   19956-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/28/95
AET237 19956-99999 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Multiengine Airplane Pilot Ground School
Aeronautical knowledge necessary to meet requirements for a multiengine airplane rating including orientation, aerodynamics, airplane systems, airplane performance, flight planning, and emergency procedures. Prerequisites: AET220 or FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument rating. Corequisites: AET240.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AET237   19956-99999 Multiengine Airplane Pilot Ground School
1. Compare and contrast normal operation and emergency actuation of the landing gear system. (I)
2. Explain the operation of the electrical system with one engine inoperative and with both engines operating. (I)
3. List and explain critical airplane limitations as located in the Pilot's Operating Handbook. (II)
4. Explain the procedure used to attain maximum performance during takeoff and with one engine inoperative. (II)
5. Using performance charts, determine anticipated cruise, fuel flow, and runway requirements. (II)
6. Differentiate between Federal Aviation Regulations and Advisory Circulars. (III)
7. Compare and contrast Part 91 and Part 135 operations. (III)
8. Demonstrate and explain Line Operation Flight Training concepts. (IV)
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AET237   19956-99999 Multiengine Airplane Pilot Ground School
    I. Multiengine Airplane Systems
        A. Engines and turbocharging
        B. Propeller
        C. Fuel
        D. Hydraulics and landing gear
        E. Electrical
        F. Ice protection
        G. Environmental
      II. Multiengine Aerodynamics, Performance, and Control
          A. Significance of "V" speeds
            1. Performance charts and planning
          B. Inoperative engine aerodynamics
            2. Inoperative engine emergency procedures
        III. Commercial Regulations
            A. Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR)
              1. Part 61
              2. Part 91
              3. Part 135
            B. National Transportation Safety Board Part 830
            C. Airman's Information Manual (AIM)
            D. Advisory Circulars (AC)
          IV. Commercial Air Taxi Line-Oriented Flight Training (LOFT) Scenario
              A. Flight planning
              B. Decision making
              C. Departure procedures
              D. Enroute procedures
              E. Arrival procedures
              F. Approach procedures
              G. Environmental
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