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AVIT 237 - Propellers


PREREQUISITES: AVIT 141 - Aviation Basics I , AVIT 146 - Aviation Regulations  and AVIT 148 - Aviation Materials and Processes  
PROGRAM: Aviation Maintenance Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 4.5
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 1
LAB HOURS MIN: 7
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2014

Covers the inspection, repair, and troubleshooting of propeller control systems. The removal, installation, and balancing of propellers are also covered.

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

  1. Inspect, check, service, and repair prop synch and ice control systems.
  2. Identify and select propeller lubricants.
  3. Balance propellers.
  4. Repair propeller control system components.
  5. Inspect, check, service, and repair fixed pitch, constant speed systems.
  6. Install, troubleshoot, and remove propellers.
  7. Repair aluminum alloy prop blades


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Propellers
  • Inspect, check, service, and repair propeller synchronizing and ice control systems.
  • Identify and select propeller lubricants.
  • Balance propellers.
  • Repair propeller control system components.
  • Inspect, check, service, and repair fixed-pitch, constant-speed, propeller systems.
  • Install, troubleshoot, and remove propellers.
  • Repair aluminum alloy prop blades.

 
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)