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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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AVIT 246 - Aircraft Hydraulic and Landing Gear Systems
PREREQUISITES: AVIT 142 - Aviation Basics II , AVIT 145 - Aircraft Ground Servicing , AVIT 146 - Aviation Regulations , 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, 2013
Present the theory and practical application of aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems as it relates to landing gear. Wing de-ice, and environmental systems are also covered. Introduces the student to safely putting an aircraft on jack stands for service. Also covers the inspection, service and repair of landing gear and retraction systems, shocks, struts, brakes, wheels, tires and steering systems. In addition students will learn to inspect, troubleshoot and service landing gear position and indicate warning systems.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be expected to:
- Repair hydraulic and pneumatic power systems.
- Identify and select hydraulic fluids.
- Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic power systems.
- Safely put an aircraft on jack stands.
- Inspect, check, service, and repair landing gear retraction systems, shocks, struts, brakes, wheels, tires and steering systems.
- Inspect, troubleshoot, and service landing gear position and indicating warning systems.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Hydraulic power
- Pneumatic power
- Different types of hydraulic fluid.
- Inspection method of hydraulic and pneumatics systems
- Safety procedures used in putting aircraft on jack stands
- Various landing gear systems i.e. hydraulic, electric, mechanical, as well as wheels and tires
- Various landing gear position systems and warning systems along with their sub systems
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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