AVIT 1550 - Power Plant Fundamentals III

AVIT 1320 - General Fundamentals II  

AVIT 1410 - General Fundamentals III  

AVIT 1420 - General Fundamentals IV  

Corequisites: AVIT 1530 - Power Plant Fundamentals I  

AVIT 1540 - Power Plant Fundamentals II  

Course Description:
The Power Plant Fundamentals III course covers aircraft fuel
system components, various exhaust systems, and air induction systems.    

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

1. Understand the operation of float-type and pressure carbu­retors and fuel-injection systems for reciprocating engines 
2. Install a carburetor and adjust the idle mixture and RPM of the engine 
3. Explain the operation of a hydro-mechanical fuel control system for a turbine engine and the principle of operation of electronic fuel control systems 
4. Understand operation of an aircraft fuel system and the function of all of the pumps, valves, and other components
5. Understand the purpose for and operation of the fuel transfer and dump systems
6. Inspect an engine exhaust system for cracks and leaks 
7. Understand the danger of allowing any exhaust gases to enter the cabin of the aircraft 
8. Understand the operation of an exhaust-driven turbocharger and a power-recovery turbine for reciprocating engines and afterburners, thrust reversers, and noise suppressers for turbine engines 
9. Understand the importance of induction air systems and the need for controlling the temperature of the induction air 
10. Understand the purpose of both gear-driven and turbine-driven superchargers, and the types of controls used with each system