The operation of the piston engine will be covered to provide an understanding of the combustion process to extract power.
Hours: 32 (Lecture Hours: 32)
Prerequisite:
None
Non-Course Prerequisite:
Successful Completion of Aircraft Maintenance Technician 1
Co-requisites:
None
Course Content:
CAR 566 APPENDIX C PART 2
11.0 PISTON ENGINES
11.1 Basics
Explain:
1. The calculation of energy, work and horsepower.
2. The two stroke cycle and the Otto cycle.
3. Piston engine classification terminology (e.g. TSIO-520, R985).
11.2 Cooling and Lubrication of Engines
Explain:
1. The purpose and methods of engine cooling.
2. The functions, principles and properties of lubricating oil.
3. Lubrication systems including oil dilution and cold weather operations
12.2 Fuel and Control
Explain:
1. Explain fuel systems including:
electronic fuel control
hydro-mechanical fuel control
pneumatic fuel control overspeed · governors
fuel manifolds and nozzles
fuel heater
fuel filter
fuel system indication (flow pressure and temperature)
19.0 FUEL
Explain:
1. Fuels - types, properties and additives.
2. Airframe fuel system configurations and component functions including:
• storage
• jettison
• distribution
• venting
• grounding
• indication
Learning Outcomes:
The student upon completion of this course will be able to explain the operation of aircraft piston engines and its fuel systems.
Grading System: Percentage
Passing Grade: 70%
Percentage of Individual Work: 100
Textbooks:
Textbooks are subject to change. Please contact the bookstore at your local campus for current book lists.