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Spring 2026 Lecture Laboratory Recitation Upper DivisionDepartmental Credit
This course covers powerplant systems, including fuel metering devices, ignition systems, and propeller and propeller-related systems. Students learn to use the special tools required for these systems, and the processes for inspection, repair, and overhaul. Airworthiness evaluation and determination is stressed, as are testing and fault diagnosis procedures. The properties and operating characteristics of aircraft fuels are also covered.
Learning Outcomes1Demonstrate the ability to support, maintain, and overhaul powerplant systems.
2Apply standard testing protocol and procedures to powerplant systems.
3Develop an understanding of technical information related to powerplant systems.
4Develop an understanding of fuel characteristics and operation.
Prerequisites
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