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Fall 2025 Lecture Distance Learning Credit By ExaminationDepartmental CreditUpper DivisionThis course introduces transport aircraft limitations, systems, and systems operation. Topics include turbojet aircraft powerplants, flight instruments, electrical power, air-conditioning, pressurization, hydraulic, and flight control systems. Emphasis is aircraft and systems manufacturer's design and operational philosophies.
Learning Outcomes1Define large aircraft systems terminology and nomenclature.
2Understand the theory and basic operation of major aircraft systems.
3Describe aircraft and system manufacturer's design philosophies.
4Explain how major aircraft systems work together.