Reedley College Catalog 2018-19

166 2018-2019 Catalog Aviation Maintenance Technology 11L BASIC ELECTRICITY AND PROPELLERS LABORATORY 1.5 units, 5.83 lab hours COREQUISITES: Aviation Maintenance Technology 11, 12, 12L, 13, and 13L. ADVISORIES: English 126 and eligibility for English 125 and Mathematics 201. This laboratory course will cover a variety of subject areas required by the Federal Aviation Administration as part of the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program. Topics include: Basic electrical theory and the relationship of voltage, current, and resistance in electrical circuits; the inspection, servicing, and repair of fixed-pitch, constant speed, and feathering type propellers; and the investigation of factors that affect human performance in aviation maintenance. (A, CSU) 12 MATERIALS & PROCESSES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, AND COMMUNICATION & NAVIGATION SYSTEMS 3.5 units, 5.83 lecture hours COREQUISITES: Aviation Maintenance Technology 11, 11L, 12L, 13, and 13L. ADVISORIES: English 126 and eligibility for English 125 and Mathematics 201. This lecture course will cover a variety of subject areas required by the Federal Aviation Administration as part of the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program. Topics include: Identification and selection of aircraft hardware and materials, the application of appropriate nondestructive testing methods, performing precision measurements, maintenance of aircraft electrical systems and their components, controls, switches, indicators, and protective devices, the inspection and servicing of electronic communication and navigation systems, and troubleshooting and repairing autopilot and approach control systems. (A, CSU) 12L MATERIALS & PROCESSES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, AND COMMUNICATION & NAVIGATION SYSTEMS LABORATORY 1.5 units, 5.83 lab hours COREQUISITES: Aviation Maintenance Technology 11, 11L, 12, 13, and 13L. ADVISORIES: English 126 and eligibility for English 125 and Mathematics 201. This lab course will cover a variety of subject areas required by the Federal Aviation Administration as part of the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program. Topics include: Identification and selection of aircraft hardware and materials, the application of appropriate nondestructive testing methods, performing precision measurements, maintenance of aircraft electrical systems and their components, controls, switches, indicators, and protective devices, the inspection and servicing of electronic communication and navigation systems, and troubleshooting and repairing autopilot and approach control systems. (A, CSU) 13 MAINTENANCE PUBLICATIONS, MECHANIC PRIVILEGES AND LIMITATIONS, HYDRAULICS, LANDING GEAR, AND CABIN ATMOSPHERE CONTROL SYSTEMS 3.5 units, 5.83 lecture hours COREQUISITES: Aviation Maintenance Technology 11, 11L, 12, 12L, and 13L. ADVISORIES: English 126 and eligibility for English 125 and Mathematics 201. This lecture course will cover a variety of subject areas required by the Federal Aviation Administration as part of the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program. Topics covered include: Reading, comprehending, and applying information contained in aircraft maintenance manuals; complying with Federal Aviation Regulations, airworthiness directives, advisory materials, and exercising mechanic privileges; the inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of hydraulic or pneumatic systems, maintaining landing gear systems, brakes, wheels, tires, and steering systems; inspecting and servicing speed and take-off warning systems; and repairing heating, cooling, air-conditioning, pressurization, and oxygen systems. (A, CSU)