AVT 101                       APPLIED SCIENCE

                                                            Fall

Students will be able to understand and demonstrate the application of physical laws including pressure, force, motion, mechanical advantage, heat and sound.  The student will interpret blueprints and schematic diagrams and be able to perform basic mechanical drawing using drawing instruments to accomplish orthographic projections, sections and dimensioning of working drawings. Hydraulic tubes, hoses and fittings will be studied. Course material is directed toward aviation oriented subject matter.

Credit:  3 hours – Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s):  None

 

AVT 110                       AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES

                                                            Fall

Students will be able to identify and select materials employed in aircraft construction. Using appropriate FAR’s, they will demonstrate competence in repair of honeycomb, fiberglass, welded, wood, or fabric aircraft members. The student will inspect aircraft members for defects and, if necessary, inspect completed repairs for airworthy condition.

Credit:  5 hours – Two lecture and five lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s):  None

 

AVT 111                       MATERIALS AND PROCESSING

                                                            Fall

Students will be able to identify, select, and inspect aircraft hardware and materials. They will be able to select and apply appropriate cleaning materials and to implement corrosion controls. They will become proficient in the use of precision measurement equipment and related inspection tools.

Credit:  4 hours – Three lecture and two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s):  None

 

AVT 112                       AIRCRAFT ELECTRICITY

                                                            Spring

Students will have basic knowledge of electricity generation, AC and DC circuitries, and controls.  They will be able to solve problems associated with electrical measurement (AC and DC), circuit interpretations and inspection, aircraft electrical load analysis, circuit malfunctions, circuit or component servicing, and basic aircraft electronics.

Credit:  5 hours – Three lecture and four lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s):  Applied Science-AVT 101, approved math course, or consent of school.

 

AVT 113                       FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATIONS

                                                            Fall

Students will be able to select and use FAA technical and legal publications in order to perform the duties of an aircraft technician.

Credit:  3 hours – Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s):  None

 

AVT 114                       AIRCRAFT WEIGHT AND BALANCE

                                                            Spring

Students will fully understand and solve problems of aircraft weight and balance. They will be able to perform weighing, computation of Center of Gravity (C.G.), and establishing of equipment list.

Credit:  5 hours – Two lecture and five lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s):  Federal Aviation Regulations-AVT 113, Applied Science-AVT 101, approved math course, or consent of school.

 

AVT 116           AIRCRAFT AND POWERPLANT INSTRUMENTS

                                                            Spring

Students will have knowledge of operation, installation, marking, and interpretation of synchro and servo systems, aircraft and powerplant instruments. They will be able to install, adjust, and calibrate these instruments in accordance with FAA and manufacturers' recommendations.

Credit:  5 hours – Two lecture and five lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s):  Applied Science-AVT 101 or consent of school.

 

 

AVT 203                       AIRCRAFT AERODYNAMICS

                                                            Spring

Students will have a knowledge of flight theory and factors affecting aircraft in flight. They will explain and compare aircraft design features in subsonic, transonic, and supersonic aircraft. They will be able to assemble and rig various aircraft control systems, analyzing and correcting faulty flight characteristics.

Credit:  3 hours – Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s):  None

 

AVT 206                       METALS PROCESSING

                                                            Spring

Students will be able to make appropriate sheet metal repairs using correct repair procedures, tools, and materials. They will be required to demonstrate correct use of and interpretation of structural repair diagrams and correct interpretation of charts and tables from AC 43.13 pertaining to materials and methods.

Credit:  4 hours – Two lecture and three lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s):  Materials and Processing-AVT 111, Federal Aviation Regulations-AVT 113, Applied Science-AVT 101,  approved math class, or consent of school.

 

AVT 214                       PROPELLERS

                                                            Fall

Students will have a knowledge of the physical laws and design characteristics governing propeller operation.  They will be able to identify components, troubleshoot and adjust fixed and variable pitch propellers. They will maintain fixed pitch propellers, and governor system for variable pitch propellers in accordance with FAA and manufacturer’s standards.

Credit:  3 hours – Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s):  Materials and Processing-AVT 111, Applied Science-AVT 101, Aircraft Aerodynamics-AVT 203, or consent of school.