Programs

• Total Hours: 54.4
• Lecture Hours: 54.4

• Explain the purpose of a carburetor with respect to engine operation
• Explain how venturi principals apply to the operation of a carburetor
• Explain the effect of different fuel/air mixture ratios on engine performance
• Explain the float carburetor
• Explain pressure injection carburetors
• Describe the operation of engine ADI systems
• Apply typical field maintenance procedures
• Describe overhaul procedures on an aircraft carburetor
• Describe typical cause and correction for various carburetor related problems

• Discuss regulations applicable to ignition systems
• Explain typical reciprocating engine ignition systems
• Maintain ignition harness
• Maintain spark plugs
• Maintain auxiliary systems for starting
• Time magnetos
• Maintain ignition systems

• Explain the fundamental reason for fuel injection systems
• Maintain Bendix RSA fuel injection system
• Describe Teledyne Continental fuel injection system

• Explain the Gas Laws and related terminology applicable to an aircraft reciprocating engine induction system
• Describe a typical aircraft reciprocating engine induction system
• Describe the various types of superchargers
• Describe the operation of an internally driven supercharger
• Describe the operation of a typical turbocharger system
• Describe a typical exhaust system
• Demonstrate the operation of a turbocharged engine

• The student will identify the components and explain the function of carburetors, ignition systems, fuel injection systems and induction and supercharging systems.
• They will identify the adjustments and maintenance of these systems

• T10-1=24%
• T10-2=32%
• T10-3=24%
• T10-4=20%

Textbooks: Textbooks are subject to change. Please contact the bookstore at your local campus for current book lists.