Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 4-26-94
AET203  1994 Fall – 2009 Summer II	LEC	2.0 Credit(s)	2.0 Period(s)
Basic Airplane Systems
Initial instrument commercial pilot ground course in preparation for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Pilot Certificate and Instrument rating written examinations includes night flight, flight instrument systems and operation, and basic engine, airplane, and altitude systems. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor. Prerequisites or Corequisites: AET115. Corequisites: AET207 and AET210.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
AET203  1994 Fall – 2009 Summer II	Basic Airplane Systems

 

1.	Explain the aerodynamic principles affecting a maneuvering airplane. (I)
2.	List important considerations regarding night flight. (I)
3.	Diagram the pitot-static system and explain its operation. (II)
4.	Predict compass turning errors. (II)
5.	Describe the function of essential engine systems. (III)
6.	Diagram a simple airplane electrical system. (IV)
7.	List important considerations regarding the use of aviator's oxygen. (V)

 

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
AET203  1994 Fall – 2009 Summer II	Basic Airplane Systems

I. Private Pilot Review

A. Private maneuvers

1. Concepts and aerodynamics

2. Procedures

3. Practical test standards

B. Night flying

1. Regulations

2. Procedures

3. Good operating

II. Flight Instruments

A. Pitot-static

1. System orientation

2. Altimeter

3. Vertical velocity indicator

4. Airspeed indicator

B. Gyros

1. Pneumatic system orientation

2. Gyroscopic principles

3. Attitude indicator

4. Heading indicator

5. Turn coordinator and "turn and slip" indicators

C. Magnetic compass

1. Magnetic principles

2. Compass construction

3. Compass errors

4. Use of the compass for instrument flight

III. Engine Systems

A. Fuel

B. Oil

C. Carburetor and induction

D. Turbo-charging

E. Propeller

F. Ignition

IV. Airplane Systems

A. Electrical

B. Hydraulic and Landing Gear

V. Altitude Systems

A. Pressurization

B. Oxygen

C. Environmental