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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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AVIT 241 - Aircraft Fuel System and Welding Practices
PREREQUISITES: AVIT 141 - Aviation Basics I , AVIT 146 - Aviation Regulations and AVIT 148 - Aviation Materials and Processes
PROGRAM: Aviation Maintenance Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 1.5
LAB HOURS MIN: 3
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS MIN: 50
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2013
Introduces the student to aircraft welding methods. These methods will include the welding of magnesium, titanium, stainless steel, and aluminum as well as fabrication of tubular structures. An additional major emphasis is aircraft fuel systems. This will include fuel dump systems, transfer systems, pressure fueling, and fluid quantity indicating. Transfer and troubleshooting of systems is also covered.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Inspect welds in steel, titanium, and aluminum.
- Understand fuel dump systems, fuel transfer and management systems.
- Understand the practical application of aircraft fuel system components.
- Inspect and repair fluid quantity indicating systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair fluid pressure systems.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Welding
- Welding of steel and aluminum
- Fabrication of tubular structures
- Solder, braise, gas weld and arc weld steel
- Weld aluminum and stainless steel
- Aircraft fuel systems
- Check and service fuel dump systems
- Repair aircraft fuel systems
- Inspect and repair fluid quantity indicating systems
- Troubleshoot service and repair fluid pressure temperature warning systems
- Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft fuel systems
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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