Maricopa Community Colleges  AMT182   19886-19935 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 09/21/93
AMT182 19886-19935 L+L 6 Credit(s) 12 Period(s)
Aircraft Electrical Systems and Components
Proper operation servicing of DC(Direct Current) generator, DC alternator, AC(Alternating Current) alternator, voltage regulator, reverse current relay, generator and alternator protection devices, magnetos and ignition system components. Prerequisites: AMT122 and AMT180.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AMT182   19886-19935 Aircraft Electrical Systems and Components
1. Read and interpret electrical circuit diagrams. (I)
2. Inspect and service batteries. (I)
3. Repair aircraft electrical system components. (II)
4. Install, check, and service aircraft electrical wiring controls, switches, indicators and protective devices. (III)
5. Inspect, check, repair, test and service AC and DC electrical systems. (III)
6. Repair engine electrical system components. (IV)
7. Install, check and service engine electrical wiring, controls, switches, indicators and protective devices. (IV)
8. Overhaul magneto and ignition harness. (V)
9. Repair engine ignition system components. (V)
10. Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot and repair reciprocating and turbine engine ignition systems. Note: turbine engine ignition system taught in AMT262. (VI)
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AMT182   19886-19935 Aircraft Electrical Systems and Components
    I. Review of Basic Concepts
        A. Reading diagrams
        B. Interpret diagram data
        C. Aircraft batteries inspection and service
        D. AC and DC system theory
        E. AC and DC components
      II. Aircraft Electrical Component Repair
          A. Switches
          B. Indicators
          C. Protective devices
          D. Connectors
          E. Fuses and circuit breakers
          F. Lights
        III. Aircraft Electrical Systems
            A. A.C. System
              1. Component installation
              2. System inspection
              3. System test
              4. System repair
            B. D.C. System
              1. Component installation
              2. System inspection
              3. System test
              4. System repair
          IV. Powerplant Electrical System
              A. A.C. System
                1. Component installation
                2. System inspection
                3. System test
                4. System repair
              B. D.C. System
                1. Component installation
                2. System inspection
                3. System test
                4. System repair
            V. High Voltage Generation Systems
                A. Kettering ignition system
                B. Magneto systems
                C. Component overhaul
                  1. Magneto
                  2. Ignition harness
              VI. Ignition Systems
                  A. Reciprocating engine
                    1. Inspection
                    2. Check
                    3. Service
                    4. Troubleshoot
                    5. Repair
                  B. Turbine engine
                    1. Inspection
                    2. Check
                    3. Service
                    4. Troubleshoot
                    5. Repair
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