AVIT 1560 - Power Plant Fundamentals IV

AVIT 1320 - General Fundamentals II  

AVIT 1410 - General Fundamentals III  

AVIT 1420 - General Fundamentals IV  

AVIT 1530 - Power Plant Fundamentals I  

AVIT 1540 - Power Plant Fundamentals II  

AVIT 1550 - Power Plant Fundamentals III  

Course Description:
Power Plant Fundamentals IV will provide the methods of generating and controlling electrical energy. The ignition and starting requirements for reciprocating and turbine engines are very different, and the aviation maintenance technician must understand both types of systems. The AMTS Power plant discuss many different aspects of reciprocating engine ignition and starting systems, magnetos and spark plugs and their servicing.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

1. Describe the components used to generate direct- and alternating- current electricity and to control its voltage, current, frequency, and phase 
2. Demonstrate the ability to interpret electrical schematic diagrams and identify the components specified on these 
3. Describe the ignition system for a reciprocating engine and be able to time a magneto to the engine 
4. Describe the starter systems used on these engines 
5. Describe the air-turbine and electrical starting systems used for turbine engines
6. Inspect such a system for the proper operation of the components 
7. Describe the high-energy ignition systems used on turbine engines and be aware of the safety requirements when working with these systems