AMP3370 RECIPROCATING ENGINES
3 Credit Hours
Student Level:
This course is open to students on the college level in either the Freshman or Sophomore year.
Catalog Description:
AMP3370 - Reciprocating Engines (3 hrs.)
This course introduces the student to inspect and repair radial engines as well as overhaul, inspect, service, repair, install troubleshoot and remove reciprocating engines.
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 Reciprocating Engines curriculum as outlined in Appendix D to Part 147 - Powerplant Curriculum Subjects.
Learner Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the student will:
- Inspect and repair a radial engine.
- Overhaul reciprocating engine.
- Inspect, check, service, and repair reciprocating engines and engine installations.
- Install, troubleshoot and remove reciprocating engines.
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: Overhauling the Engine
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to inspect and repair a radial engine and to overhaul reciprocating engines.
- Explain the process for inspecting and repairing a radial engine
- Disassemble a reciprocating aircraft engine
- Perform a crankcase inspection.
- Hone a cylinder for and aircraft reciprocating engine.
- Balance piston rods and assemblies
- Fit piston rings to piston and cylinder
- Test valve springs for proper size and spring tension.
- Assemble crankshaft and camshaft in a crankcase with bearings.
- Assembly of cylinders to crankcase
UNIT 2: Inspection, Service, and Repair Engines
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to inspect, check, service, and repair reciprocating engines and engine installations.
- Clean the reciprocating engine and prepare for inspection
- Complete non-destructive inspection on ferrous and non-ferrous parts
- Demonstrate how to remove of a broken stud
- Perform connecting rod inspection
- Perform a dimensional inspection on an aircraft cylinder
- Grind and lap valves and valve seats, lap valve to valve seats
- Perform a Crankshaft Inspection
- Demonstrate hot to check clearance between crankshaft and camshaft
- Perform a push rod inspection.
- Inspect rocker shaft, rocker arms
- Inspect valve operating mechanisms and check valve clearance.
UNIT 3: Install, Troubleshoot, and Remove Engines
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to install, troubleshoot and remove reciprocating engines.
- Assemble an inter-cylinder baffling
- Assemble an intake system
- Assemble an exhaust system
- Install an engine mount
- Service an engine with oil
- Connect oil pressure, fuel lines, magneto switches and tachometer
- Connect power source and rotate engine until oil pressure is obtained
- Inspect engine prior to engine run-up
- Start engine and assure all systems are operating properly
- Cylinder differential pressure test
- Cold cylinder check
- Internal inspection of installed engine cylinder
Projects Required:
Task Number: PTA-1, Teaching Level: 2, Task: Inspect and repair a radial engine.
Task Number: PTA-2, Teaching Level: 2, Task: Overhaul reciprocating engine.
Task Number: PTA-3, Teaching Level: 3, Task: Inspect, check, service, and repair reciprocating engines and engine installations.
Task Number: PTA-4, Teaching Level: 3, Task: Install, troubleshoot and remove reciprocating engines.
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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