AVIT 2510 - Power Plant Fundamentals V

AVIT 1540 - Power Plant Fundamentals II  

AVIT 1550 - Power Plant Fundamentals III  

Corequisites: AVIT 1560 - Power Plant Fundamentals IV  

Course Description:
Power Plant Fundamentals V will cover all required power plant instrumentation, and also discusses the various types of electronic, digital and computerized instrumentation of today’s aircraft. Engine Fire Protection Systems are described in detail and are required reading for the level of understanding and practical application necessary in this curriculum.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

1. Explain the principle of pressure and temperature measurements, and the various means of remotely transmitting this data Identify defects within the wood
2. Conduct a routine inspection of the power plant instrument systems and explain the cause of the more common malfunctions 
3. Explain the operation of a fire detection system and the proper method of selecting and discharging a bottle of fire-extinguishing agent
4. Inspect the fire-detection elements for condition and security, and to identify a damaged element