Apr 29, 2024  
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Course/Program Inventory

AVIT 1540 - Power Plant Fundamentals II



Credit hours: 5

Prerequisites: AVIT 1310 - General Fundamentals I  

AVIT 1320 - General Fundamentals II  

AVIT 1410 - General Fundamentals III  

AVIT 1420 - General Fundamentals IV  

Corequisites: AVIT 1530 - Power Plant Fundamentals I  

Course Description:
Power Plant Fundamentals II provides students with the knowledge of the different types of aircraft turbine engines. These are discussed and should be studied in preparation for the practical application of this increment: inspection, repair and troubleshooting. The student will perform actual engine removal and installation.

 

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

  1. Describe the operating principle of a turbine engine and the differences between turbojet, turbofan, turboprop, and turboshaft engine.
  2. Inspect, remove, and replace a turbine engine, and adjust the controls to trim the engine after installation.