AVI 120 Airframe Maint - AF Section I

The Airframe Maintenance AF - Section I of the Aviation Maintenance program introduces students to the fundamentals of aircraft maintenance.  The units of study are welding, aircraft non-metallic structures, aircraft sheetmetal structures, wood structures, coverings, and finishes, assembly and rigging, position and warning systems, communication and navigation systems, ice and rain control systems, and fire protection systems.

Credits

17

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: AVI 110

See Course Syllabus

Course Number and Title:

AVI 120 Airframe Maint - AF Section I

Campus Location

  • Georgetown

Effective Date

2022-52

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: AVI 110

Course Credits and Hours

17 credit(s)

11 lecture hours/week

17 lab hours/week

Course Description

The Airframe Maintenance AF - Section I of the Aviation Maintenance program introduces students to the fundamentals of aircraft maintenance.  The units of study are welding, aircraft non-metallic structures, aircraft sheetmetal structures, wood structures, coverings, and finishes, assembly and rigging, position and warning systems, communication and navigation systems, ice and rain control systems, and fire protection systems.

Required Text(s)

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Disclaimer

Attendance is governed by 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 147 and the policies of Delaware Tech as outlined in the college catalog.  Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require that all students must receive a minimum number of hours of instruction, in both classroom and lab, and that all missed time must be made up before the student is allowed to take the FAA written, oral, and practical exams.  Any conflict between school policies and FAA regulations in this matter, the FAA regulations shall take precedence.  Missed classes and/or make-up work should be coordinated with the instructor either before or immediately after any absence. 

Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)

1.     Welding: Demonstrate basic principles of welding, brazing, and soldering as well as identify equipment associated with these types of welding processes, along with identifying various common repair schemes or welding steel tubing. (CCC 2, 6; AFC PGC 1, 2, 3; AVI PGC 1, 2, 3)

2.     Aircraft Non-Metallic Structures: Demonstrate the methods of construction, testing and repair of fiberglass, advance composites, and transparent plastic materials. (CCC 2, 6; AFC PGC 1, 2, 3; AVI PGC 1, 2, 3)

3.     Aircraft Sheetmetal Structures:  Identify various types of standard and special fasteners, types of repairs and the appropriate tools, and perform various types of sheetmetal repairs to airworthiness standards.  (CCC 2, 3, 5, 6; AFC PGC 1, 2, 3; AVI PGC 1, 2, 3)

4.     Wood Structures, Coverings, and Finishes: Demonstrate the basic methods of application, construction, testing and repair of wooden materials, and adhesives used in aircraft construction as well as types of fabrics and materials used in aircraft coverings and proper application of various types of aircraft finishes. (CCC 2, 5, 6; AFC PGC 1, 2, 3; AVI PGC 1, 2, 3)

5.     Assembling and Rigging: Identify various types of aircraft structures, including types of fuselage, wing, and flight control construction and how they operate, including primary and secondary control surfaces as well as understanding atmospheric composition and the aerodynamic forces on fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft, stability, and control, including the effect of high speed aerodynamics. (CCC 2, 3, 5, 6; AFC PGC 1, 2, 3; AVI PGC 1, 2, 3)

6.     Position and Warning Systems: Identify components relating to anti-skid braking and control systems as well as explain the operations and maintenance of both anti-skid and control, and indicating and warning systems. (CCC 2, 3, 5; AFC PGC 1, 2, 3; AVI PGC 1, 2, 3)

7.     Communications and Navigation Systems: Identify the operation of basic semi-conductor devices, rectifiers, amplifiers, oscillator circuits, and commonly used antennas for various radio equipment. (CCC 1, 2, 5, 6; AFC PGC 1, 2, 3; AVI PGC 1, 2, 3)

8.     Ice and Rain Control Systems: Identify the components and principles relating to anti-icing, de-icing, and rain control. (CCC 2, 3, 5; AFC PGC 1, 2, 3; AVI PGC 1, 2, 3)

9.     Fire Protection Systems: Identify the various fire extinguishing systems and fire protection system components, including extinguishing, smoke detection, and toxic gas detection systems. (CCC 2, 5, 6; AFC PGC 1, 2, 3; AVI PGC 1, 2, 3)

See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.

Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)

Upon completion of this course, the student will:

1.   Welding: Demonstrate basic principles of welding, brazing, and soldering, as well as identify equipment associated with these types of welding processes, along with identifying various common repair schemes for welding steel tubing.

  1. Identify the processes of welding, advance welding, and repair and gas welding.
  2. Fabricate a Lab, Butt, and a 90-degree joint weld using an oxy-acetylene or arc welder.
  3. Fabricate solder joints.

2.   Aircraft Non-Metallic Structures: Demonstrate the methods of construction, testing and repair of fiberglass, advance composites, and transparent plastic materials.

  1. Select, install, and remove special fasteners in composite structures.
  2. Identify various types of composite structures and transparent plastics.
  3. Fabricate a composite airfoil using foam or honeycomb material and layer it with fiberglass, in accordance with “Combo Kit”.
  4. Sand and protect surface material, and perform tap test for defect detection.
  5. Clean, polish, and remove scratches from aircraft windows.
  6. Properly inspect door seals for deterioration and leaking.
  7. Remove, inspect, clean and reinstall seats, seatbelts, and interior components from aircraft.

3.    Aircraft Sheetmetal Structures: Identify various types of standard and special fasteners, types of repairs and the appropriate tools, and perform various types of sheetmetal repairs to airworthiness standards.

  1. Identify various types of metallic aircraft construction.
  2. Identify various types of sheetmetal tools and fabrication methods.
  3. Identify types of aircraft inspections and repair of metallic aircraft structures.
  4. Select various sizes of drill bits, and accurately drill a predetermined hole pattern.
  5. Install various types of rivets, universal, flush, or countersink type rivets in accordance with a predetermined pattern.
  6. Fabricate a sheetmetal repair in accordance with Advisory Circular 43.13-1B, Sec. 4-59, Fig. 4-16.
  7. Identify various types of blind fasteners and the use of appropriate tooling.
  8. Properly install a flush mounted patch repair.
  9. Fabricate pulley brackets in accordance with approved data.

4.    Wood Structures, Coverings and Finishes: Demonstrate the basic methods of application, construction, testing and repair of wooden materials, and adhesives used in aircraft construction, as well as types of fabrics and materials used in aircraft coverings and proper application of various types of aircraft finishes.

  1. Identify various types of wood materials used in aircraft structures.
  2. Identify various types of adhesives used in aircraft wooden structures.
  3. Identify types of repairs relating to wood structures and demonstrate proper technique in performing repairs.
  4. Identify various types of coverings and materials used in aircraft construction.
  5. Demonstrate proper application of fabric covering and repair on aircraft structures.
  6. Demonstrate proper safety procedures when applying aircraft coverings.
  7. Identify various types of finishes used on aircraft structures.
  8. Demonstrate proper methods of preparing and applying various types of aircraft finishes.
  9. Demonstrate proper safety procedures when preparing and applying aircraft finishes.

5.    Assembling and Rigging: Identify various types of aircraft structures, including types of fuselage, wing, and flight control construction and how they operate, including primary and secondary control surfaces as well as understanding atmospheric composition and the aerodynamic forces on fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft, stability, and control, including the effects of high speed aerodynamics.

  1. Identify types of aircraft design and construction.
  2. Demonstrate the appropriate methods of aircraft assembly and alignment.
  3. Identify the fundamentals of rotary-wing aircraft.
  4. Identify the three axis of an aircraft and the motion around these axis.
  5. Identify the various aerodynamic forces which contribute or to effect flight.
  6. Identify and explain the center of pressure and center of lift and how these relate to flight.
  7. Demonstrate the proper method of rigging an aircraft.
  8. Install and remove components from aircraft.
  9. Balance, rig, and inspect primary and secondary control surfaces and cables.

6.   Position and Warning Systems: Identify components relating to anti-skid braking and control systems as well as explain the operations and maintenance of both anti-skid and control, and indicating and warning systems.

  1. Identify components of aircraft anti-skid systems.
  2. Identify various types of indicating and warning systems and their functions.
  3. Describe, using aircraft schematics, how an angle of attack, stall detection, and landing gear micro switch system works.
  4. Identify the appropriate indication for a given condition, relating to landing gear, flap, and angle of attack position.
  5. Troubleshoot aircraft anti-skid, indicating, and warning system problems.

 

7.  Communications and Navigation Systems: Identify the operation of basic semi-conductor devices, rectifiers, amplifiers, oscillator circuits, and commonly used antennas for various radio equipment.

  1. Apply the various principles relating to instrument systems.
  2. Identify instrument systems installation and maintenance practices.
  3. Operate, inspect, and troubleshoot an electronic communication and navigation device.
  4. Operate, inspect, and troubleshoot an autopilot, servo, and approach coupling systems.

8.  Ice and Rain Control Systems: Identify the components and principles relating to anti-icing, de-icing, and rain control.

  1. Evaluate the effects of icing on aircraft.
  2. Explain types of construction of various anti-ice and de-ice systems.
  3. Identify type of ice detection systems, including visual, electronic, and optical ice detectors.
  4. Demonstrate the use of contaminant/fluid integrity measuring systems.
  5. Perform appropriate inspection, repair, and maintenance of anti-ice and de-ice systems.
  6. Explain the proper practices for ground de-icing and removal of ice/snow, frost, and snow.
  7. Evaluate types of anti-ice and rain removal devices and methods for windshields, and demonstrate proper maintenance practices for each.

9.  Fire Protection Systems: Identify the various fire extinguishing systems and fire protection system components, including extinguishing, smoke detection, and toxic gas detection systems.

  1. Identify various classes of fires and fire zones.
  2. Define the principles of fire-detection systems.
  3. Explain various types of fire protection and overheat systems.
  4. Identify types of extinguishing agents, including carbon dioxide and halogenated hydrocarbons.
  5. Demonstrate the use of fire protection and suppression systems.
  6. Perform proper inspection, repair, and maintenance practices for each type of fire and overheat detection systems.
  7. Identify various types of smoke and toxic gas detection systems.
  8. Perform proper inspection, repair, and maintenance practices for each type of smoke and toxic gas detection systems

Evaluation Criteria/Policies

The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:

90-100 = A
80-89 = B
70-79 = C
0-69 = F
Students should refer to the Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.

Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)

  1. Apply clear and effective communication skills.
  2. Use critical thinking to solve problems.
  3. Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
  4. Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
  5. Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
  6. Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.

Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability

We value all individuals and provide an inclusive environment that fosters equity and student success. The College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the campus Disabilities Support Counselor to request an accommodation needed due to a disability. The College's policy on accommodations for persons with disabilities can be found in the College's Guide to Requesting Academic Accommodations and/or Auxiliary Aids Students may also access the Guide and contact information for Disabilities Support Counselors through the Student Resources web page under Disabilities Support Services, or visit the campus Advising Center.

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