Mar 28, 2024  
2023-2024 Cowley College Academic Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Cowley College Academic Catalog

AMP3369 PROPELLERS & FANS II COURSE PROCEDURE


AMP3369 PROPELLERS & FANS 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:

AMP3369 - Propellers & Fans II (3 hrs.)

This course introduces the student to propellers, controls, and governors. Emphasis is placed on the working theory of propellers and propeller governors. Other topics include propeller types, pitch change mechanisms, operational controls, propeller synchronizing and ice control systems, balancing propellers, and safe practices. Principles of repair and overhaul are discussed with a focus on outlining which duties are permitted by the technician in the field compared to what must be performed by a certified propeller overhaul facility. Students also learn to inspect and troubleshoot unducted fan systems. This course is the second in a two-course series.

Course Classification:

Lecture/Lab

Prerequisites: AMP 3368 - Propellers & Fans 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 one in a two-part series, is designed to provide a portion of the minimum of 127 hours Propellers and Unducted Fans 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 and repair fixed pitch, constant speed and feathering propellers and propeller governing systems
  • Install, troubleshoot and remove propellers
  • Repair aluminum alloy propeller blades
  • Inspect and troubleshoot unducted fan systems and components

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: Constant-Speed, Feathering, & Aluminum Alloy Propellers

Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to successfully inspect, check, service and repair fixed pitch propellers.

  • Check track of a propeller installation on a featherable prop
  • Remove, troubleshoot and install a controllable pitch propeller. (Any propeller that is neither fixed pitch or ground adjustable)
  • Accomplish complete 100 hour inspection on a propeller system including feathering and deicing systems
  • Lubricate a constant speed propeller
  • Remove, troubleshoot, repair and install a fixed pitch aluminum propeller on a flanged crankshaft

UNIT 2: Remove & Install Propellers

Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to successfully install, troubleshoot, and remove propellers.

  • Remove, troubleshoot and install a fixed pitch wood propeller on a tapered shaft crankshaft
  • Remove, troubleshoot, repair and install a fixed pitch aluminum propeller on a flanged crankshaft
  • Remove, troubleshoot and install a controllable pitch propeller. (Any propeller that is neither fixed pitch or ground adjustable)
  • Repair aluminum alloy propeller blades

UNIT 3: Unducted Fans

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

  • Inspect and troubleshoot unducted fan system components
  • Inspect and troubleshoot an unducted fan system

Projects Required:

Task Number: PSK37, Teaching Level: 3, Task: Inspect, check, service and repair fixed pitch, constant speed and feathering propellers and propeller governing systems.

Task Number: PSK38, Teaching Level: 3, Task: Install, troubleshoot and remove propellers.

Task Number: PSK39, Teaching Level: 8, Task: Repair aluminum alloy propeller blades.

Task Number: PSK40, Teaching Level: 1, Task: Inspect and troubleshoot unducted fan systems and components.

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.