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2020 - 2021 Cowley College Academic Catalog 
    
2020 - 2021 Cowley College Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

AMP3367 LUBRICATION SYSTEMS COURSE PROCEDURE


AMP3367 LUBRICATION SYSTEMS

3 Credit Hours

Student Level:

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

Catalog Description:

AMP3367 - Lubrication Systems (3 hrs.)

This course is designed to provide the student with information related to the study of aircraft lubrication systems. Topics for lubrication include safety practices, classification and properties of powerplant lubricants, and lubrication systems and components. The student will learn to inspect, test, repair, overhaul, remove and replace powerplant lubrication system components and assemblies.

Course Classification:

Lecture/Lab

Prerequisites:

Entry is contingent on completion of the FAA General Curriculum: AMG 3350, 3351, 3352, 3353, 3354, & 3355.

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.  This structure of this course is designed to provide a minimum of 56 hours of Lubrication Systems curriculum as outlined in Appendix D to Part 147 - General Curriculum Subjects.

Learner Outcomes:

Upon completion of the course, the student will:

  • Identify and select lubricants.
  • Repair engine lubrication system components.
  • Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot and repair engine lubrication 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: Lubricants

Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to successfully identify and select lubricants.

  • Explain the operational theory of aircraft lubrication systems
  • Select proper lubricants
  • Service a powerplant lubrication system

UNIT 2: Lubrication System Components

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

  • Inspect and adjust lube system components
  • Repair lubrication system components
  • Adjust engine oil pressure

UNIT 3: Inspection & repair Lubrication Systems

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

  • Diagram reciprocating and turbine lubrication systems
  • Inspect a turbine lubrication system
  • Service and repair a turbine lubrication systems

Projects Required:

Task Number: PSD14, Teaching Level: 2, Task: Identify and select lubricants.

Task Number: PSD15, Teaching Level: 2, Task: Repair engine lubrication system components.

Task Number: PSD16, Teaching Level: 3, Task: Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot and repair engine lubrication 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.