AMP3368 PROPELLERS & FANS I
3 Credit Hours
Student Level:
This course is open to students on the college level in either the Freshman or Sophomore year.
Catalog Description:
AMP3368 - Propellers & Fans I (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 first in a two-course series.
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. 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 propeller synchronizing and ice control systems
- Identify and select propeller lubricants
- Balance propellers
- Repair propeller control system components
- Inspect, check, service and repair fixed pitch, constant speed and feathering propellers and propeller governing 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: Propeller Inspection and Lubrication
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to successfully inspect propeller synchronizing and ice control systems, and identify and select proper lubricants.
- Complete a 100-hour inspection on a propeller system including feathering and deicing systems
- Inspect, check, service, and repair propeller synchronizing and ice control systems
- 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
- Lubricate a constant speed propeller
UNIT 2: Balancing and Control System
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to successfully install, balance, and remove featherable and controlled pitch propellers.
- Check track of a propeller installation on featherable propeller
- Remove and install a controllable pitch propeller.(Any propeller that is neither fixed pitch or ground adjustable)
UNIT 3: Fixed Pitch Propellers
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to successfully inspect, check, service and repair fixed pitch 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.
- Accomplish 100 hour inspection of wood propeller installation.
Projects Required:
Task Number: PSK33, Teaching Level: 1, Task: Inspect, check, service and repair propeller synchronizing and ice control systems.
Task Number: PSK34, Teaching Level: 2, Task: Identify and select propeller lubricants.
Task Number: PSK35, Teaching Level: 1, Task: Balance propellers.
Task Number: PSK36, Teaching Level: 2, Task: Repair propeller control system components.
Task Number: PSK37, Teaching Level: 3, Task: Inspect, check, service and repair fixed pitch, constant speed and feathering propellers and propeller governing 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.
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