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AVIT 231 - Reciprocating Powerplants


PREREQUISITES: AVIT 146 - Aviation Regulations  and AVIT 148 - Aviation Materials and Processes  
PROGRAM: Aviation Maintenance Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 7
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 10
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2013

Covers overhaul, inspection, and removal of reciprocating engines. Students will perform a receiving inspection on an aircraft engine and perform a complete overhaul to operational condition. Students will also learn inspection and repair procedures specific to radial engines.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be expected to:

  1. Overhaul reciprocating engine.
  2. Inspect, check, service, and repair reciprocating engines and engine installations.
  3. Install, troubleshoot, and remove reciprocating engines.
  4. Perform powerplant conformity and air-worthiness inspections.
  5. Inspect and repair a radial engine.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Reciprocating engines
  • Inspect and repair a radial engine
  • Overhaul reciprocating engine
  • Inspect, check, service and repair reciprocating engines and engine installations
  • Install, troubleshoot, and remove reciprocating engines
  • Engine Inspection
  • Perform powerplant conformity and air-worthiness inspections

 
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)