Maricopa Community Colleges  AMT280   19886-19935 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 09/21/93
AMT280 19886-19935 L+L 6 Credit(s) 12 Period(s)
Aircraft Reciprocating Engine Theory and Overhaul
Internal combustion engine operation, construction and overhaul. Combustion processes, design rationale, cooling, lubrication, disassembly, cleaning, nondestructive testing, measurement and assembly of internal combustion engines. Prerequisites: AMT180.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AMT280   19886-19935 Aircraft Reciprocating Engine Theory and Overhaul
1. Identify and select appropriate nondestructive testing methods. (I)
2. Perform penetrant, chemical etching and magnetic particle inspections. (I)
3. Perform precision measurements. (II)
4. Inspect and repair 14-cylinder or larger radial engine. (IV)
5. Overhaul reciprocating engine. (IV)
6. Identify and select lubricants. (V)
7. Repair engine lubrication system components. (V)
8. Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair engine lubrication systems. (V)
9. Repair engine cooling system components. (VI)
10. Inspect, check, troubleshoot, service, and repair engine cooling systems. (VI)
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AMT280   19886-19935 Aircraft Reciprocating Engine Theory and Overhaul
    I. Nondestructive Testing
        A. Testing methods
        B. Testing materials
        C. Aircraft testing requirements
      II. Precision Measurements
          A. Types of tools
          B. Proper use
          C. Application requirements
        III. Theory of Operation and Construction
            A. Fundamentals, four stroke cycle, two stroke cycle, rotary engines (wankel)
            B. Power calculations, piston displacement, compression ratio, indicator diagram, indicated diagram, indicated horsepower, power ratings
            C. Performance factors: manifold pressure, R.P.M., detonation, pre-ignition, mean effective pressure, specific fuel consumption
            D. Classification by cylinder arrangement and displacement, or number of rotors and displacement
            E. Crankcases: nose section, power section, supercharger section, accessory section
          IV. Engine Inspection and Repair
              A. Radial engines
              B. Opposed engines
              C. Engine overhaul
                1. Overhaul procedures
                2. Overhaul publications
                3. Engine overhaul
                4. Engine operation
                  a. Preliminary inspection
                  b. Disassembly
                  c. Cleaning
                  d. Inspection
                  e. Assembly
            V. Engine Lubricating Systems
                A. Identify lubricants
                B. Selecting lubricants
                C. Troubleshoot and repair lubrication systems
                D. Inspect, check and service lubrication systems
              VI. Engine Cooling Systems
                  A. System inspection, check and service
                  B. System troubleshoot and repair
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