Maricopa Community Colleges  AET237   19946-19955 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/26/94
AET237 19946-19955 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Multiengine Airplane Pilot Ground School
Aeronautical knowledge necessary to meet requirements for a multiengine airplane rating including orientation, aerodynamics, airplane systems, airplane performance, flight planning, and emergency procedures. Prerequisites: AET210. Corequisites: AET240. May be taken concurrently with AET220.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AET237   19946-19955 Multiengine Airplane Pilot Ground School
1. Compare and contrast normal operation and emergency actuation of the landing gear system. (I)
2. Explain the operation of the electrical system with one engine inoperative and with both engines operating. (I)
3. List and explain critical airplane limitations as located in the Pilot's Operating Handbook. (II)
4. Explain the procedure used to attain maximum performance during takeoff and with one engine inoperative. (II)
5. Using performance charts, determine anticipated cruise, fuel flow, and runway requirements. (II)
6. Differentiate between Federal Aviation Regulations and Advisory Circulars. (III)
7. Compare and contrast Part 91 and Part 135 operations. (III)
8. Demonstrate and explain Line Operation Flight Training concepts. (IV)
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AET237   19946-19955 Multiengine Airplane Pilot Ground School
    I. Multiengine Airplane Systems
        A. Engines and turbocharging
        B. Propeller
        C. Fuel
        D. Hydraulics and landing gear
        E. Electrical
        F. Ice protection
        G. Environmental
        H. Other
      II. Multiengine Aerodynamics, Performance, and Control
          A. Significance of V speeds
          B. Inoperative engine aerodynamics
          C. Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)
            1. Performance charts and planning
            2. Inoperative engine emergency procedures
        III. Commercial Regulations
            A. Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR)
              1. Part 61
              2. Part 91
              3. Part 121
              4. Part 133
              5. Part 135
              6. Part 137
            B. National Transportation Safety Board Part 830
            C. Airman's Information Manual (AIM)
            D. Advisory Circulars (AC)
          IV. Commercial Air Taxi Line Oriented Flight Training (LOFT) Scenario
              A. Flight planning
              B. Decision making
              C. Departure procedures
              D. Enroute procedures
              E. Arrival procedures
              F. Approach procedures
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