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AMP3360 ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS & FIRE PROTECTION COURSE PROCEDUER


AMP3360 ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS & FIRE PROTECTION

3 Credit Hours

Student Level:

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

Catalog Description:

AMP3360 - Engine Electrical Systems & Fire Protection (3 hrs.)

This course introduces the student to inspect, test and replace starters, generators, and land voltage regulators.  Students will also test and inspect the operation of an engine fire detection system.

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 72 hours of Engine Electrical Systems and Engine Fire Protection 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 engine fire detection and extinguishing systems

·Repair engine electrical system components

·Install, check and service engine electrical wiring, controls, switches, indicators and protective devices

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 Fire Detection and Extinguishing Systems

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

·Weigh aircraft fire extinguishing bottle (container)

·Test the operation of an engine fire extinguishing system.

·Check a fire detection system for operation.

·Test a Kidde or Fenwal continuous loop fire detection circuitry.

UNIT 2: Engine Electrical System Components

Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to successfully demonstrate knowledge of methods used to repair engine electrical system components.

  • Explain the starter overhaul process
  • Explain the generator overhaul
  • Explain the brush run-in after overhaul

UNIT 3: Engine Electrical Servicing

Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to successfully install, check and service engine electrical wiring, controls, switches, indicators and protective devices

  • Draw a diagram of a starter system on an operational engine
  • Troubleshooting a generator circuit
  • Change a solenoid operated starter
  • Change a generator
  • Draw a diagram of a reversible DC electric motor

Projects Required:

Task Number: PSB11, Teaching Level: 3, Task: Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot and repair engine fire detection and extinguishing systems.

Task Number: PSC12, Teaching Level: 2, Task: Repair engine electrical system components.

Task Number: PSC13, Teaching Level: 3, Install, Check and service engine electrical wiring, controls, switches, indicators and protective devices.

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.