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2023-2024 Cowley College Academic Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Cowley College Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

AMP3363 Fuel Systems & Metering II COURSE PROCEDURE


AMP3363 Fuel Systems & Metering II

3 Credit Hours

Student Level:

This course is open to students on the college level in either the Freshman or Sophomore year.

Catalog Description:

AMP3363 - Fuel Systems & Metering II (3hrs.)

This course introduces the student to the operating principles of reciprocating and turbine engine fuel systems, fuel metering systems, and their components.  Students will learn to inspect, troubleshoot, and service fuel metering systems and engine fuel systems, this course is the second in a two-course series.

Course Classification:

Lecture/Lab

Prerequisites: AMP3362- Fuel Systems & Metering I with a 70% or better.

Controlling Purpose:

As part of the Aviation Mechanic - Powerplant program as outlined by the FAA Part 147 document, a minimum of 750 hours of Powerplant Curriculum training is required.  The structure of this course, part two in a two-part series, is designed to provide a portion of the minimum of 103 hours of Fuel Metering Systems and Engine Fuel Systems curriculum as outlined in Appendix D to Part 147 - General Curriculum Subjects.

Learner Outcomes:

Upon completion of the course, the student will:

  • Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot and repair reciprocating and turbine engine fuel metering systems.
  • Repair engine fuel system components.
  • Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot and repair engine fuel systems.

Unit Outcomes for Criterion Based Evaluation:

The following outline defines the minimum core content not including the final examination period.  Instructors may add other material as time allows.

UNIT 1: Engine Fuel Metering Systems

Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to successfully inspect, check, service, troubleshoot and repair reciprocating and turbine engine fuel metering systems.

  • Inspect, service, troubleshoot and repair constant flow fuel injection systems
  • Inspect, service, troubleshoot, repair float carburetor systems
  • Diagram turbine engine fuel metering and water injection systems
  • Inspect, service, troubleshoot and repair turbine fuel metering systems

UNIT 2: Fuel System Components

Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to successfully demonstrate how to repair engine fuel system components.

  • Inspect and service engine fuel strainers
  • Inspect and repair engine primer systems
  • Inspect and service engine fuel heaters

UNIT 3: Fuel System Repair

Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to successfully inspect, check, service, troubleshoot and repair fuel systems.

  • Overhaul an engine fuel pump
  • Test and adjust an engine fuel pump
  • Demonstrate fuel management transfer and defueling

Projects Required:

Task Number: PSF23, Teaching Level: 3, Task: Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot and repair reciprocating and turbine engine fuel metering systems.

Task Number: PSF24, Teaching Level: 2, Task: Repair engine fuel system components.

Task Number: PSF24, Teaching Level: 3, Task: Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot and repair engine fuel systems.

Textbook:

Contact Bookstore for current textbook.

Materials/Equipment Required:

None

Attendance Policy:

Students should adhere to the attendance policy outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.

Grading Policy:

The grading policy will be outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.

Maximum class size:

Based on classroom occupancy

Course Time Frame:

The U.S. Department of Education, Higher Learning Commission and the Kansas Board of Regents define credit hour and have specific regulations that the college must follow when developing, teaching and assessing the educational aspects of the college.  A credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally-established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester hour of credit or an equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time.  The number of semester hours of credit allowed for each distance education or blended hybrid courses shall be assigned by the college based on the amount of time needed to achieve the same course outcomes in a purely face-to-face format.

Refer to the following policies:

402.00 Academic Code of Conduct

263.00 Student Appeal of Course Grades

403.00 Student Code of Conduct

Disability Services Program:

Cowley College, in recognition of state and federal laws, will accommodate a student with a documented disability.  If a student has a disability which may impact work in this class and which requires accommodations, contact the Disability Services Coordinator.

DISCLAIMER: THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR THE OFFICIAL COURSE PROCEDURE CONTACT ACADEMIC AFFAIRS.