Mr. Zielke
Aero 3, Fall 2008
Reading Assignment and Exam Schedule

Note:	Approximate Test dates; August 21, 25, 26, September 3, 11, 29, October 6, 8, 16, 30, November 12, 19, 26, December 9.  Each test will normally include the material listed between the prior exam and the current exam.  Quizzes may be given at any time.  Quiz questions will be selected from the reading assignment or from current worksheets. 

Reciprocating Engines 
DATE DUE	TOPIC	TEXT	
August
18,19,20,21 (1/2 days), 22, 25

August 26
September 2, 3

4, 10, 11

12, 18, 19, 22, 26, 29, 30
October 6	Reciprocating  Engine Design and Types
Radial Engines, Inline Engines, V-type Engines and Opposed Engines
Engine Components; Crankcase, Crankshaft, Bearings, Connecting Rods, Pistons, Piston Rings, Piston Pins, Cylinders, Valves, Valve Operating Mechanisms, Valve Clearance Adjustments, Propeller Reduction Gears, Propeller Shafts 

Energy Transformation, Cycles, Four-Stroke Cycle, Two-Stroke Cycle, Work Power, Indicated Horsepower, Friction Horsepower, Brake horsepower, Piston Displacement, Engine Efficiency, Factors Effecting Power, Distribution of Power

Operation, Engine Instrumentation, Instrument Maintenance Practices, Ground Operations, Engine Performance, Maintenance, Inspections

Engine Removal, Engine Compartment, Engine Mounts, Overhaul; Top overhaul, Major overhaul, procedures, disassembly, cleaning, visual inspection, structure inspection, dimensional inspection
Engine Installation, Ground Test Preparation, Engine Preservation, Engine De-preservation 

	Jeppesen, Powerplant Text Book, Chapt 1
Design and Construction pages 1-2 to 1-32
Test 1
Test 2

Operating Principles pages 1-33 to 1-50
Test 3
Test 4

Chapter 2, Engine Operation, Maintenance and Inspection, pages 2-2 to 2-30
Test 5

Engine Removal and Overhaul, pages 2-31 to 2-72
Test 6
Test 7	
 Induction Systems 
DATE DUE	TOPIC	TEXT	
October 7, 8
	Engine Induction Systems
Normally Aspirated Systems, Induction Icing, Supercharged Induction Systems, Turbocharger Control Systems, Turbo Compound Systems 
	Jeppesen, Powerplant Text Book, Chapt 5
Induction Systems, Reciprocating Engines,  pages 5-2 to 5-15
Test 8	

Exhaust Systems
DATE DUE	TOPIC	TEXT	
October 14, 15
16
	Engine Exhaust Systems
Types of Exhaust Systems, Mufflers and Heat Exchangers, Exhaust Augmentors, Maintenance Practices, Repairs, 	Jeppesen, Powerplant Text Book, Chapt 6, Exhaust Systems, Reciprocating Engines, pages 6-2 to 6-7
Test 9	

 Ignition Systems
DATE DUE	TOPIC	TEXT	
October 22
23, 24, 30

31
November
7, 10, 12
	Engine Ignition Systems
Battery Ignition Systems, Magneto Ignition Systems; Operating principles, Magneto Speed, Auxiliary Ignition Systems, Magneto Overhaul, Timing, Maintenance, Engine Analyzer, Ignition Harness, Spark Plugs

	Jeppesen, Powerplant Text Book Chapt 8, Ignition Systems, Reciprocating Engines, pages 8-67 to 8-101
Test 10
Test 11	

Induction Batteries
Batteries
Batteries
Lubrication Systems
DATE DUE	TOPIC	TEXT	
November 18,

19, 20, 26
  
	Engine Lubrication Systems
Functions of Lubricating Oil, Engine Oil Grading System, Types of Oil

Oil Distribution, System Classification, Components, Maintenance 

	Jeppesen, Powerplant Text Book Chapt 9,
Lubricating Oils, 9-2 to 9-7
Test 12

Lubrication Systems, Reciprocating Engines, pages 9-8 to 9-22
Test 13	

Cooling Systems
DATE DUE	TOPIC	TEXT	
December 1, 2
8, 9  
	Engine Cooling Systems
Air cooling, Liquid Cooling, Temperature Indicating Systems, Inspection and Maintenance

	Jeppesen, Powerplant Text Book Chapt 10,
Cooling Systems, Reciprocating Engines, pages 
10-2 to 10-8
Test 14	

December 10:  Aero 3 Final Exam

Class Information:	Aero 3, Fall 2008, Eighteen-Week Course, 17 units, Meets in AE5
Instructor:		Mr. Zielke
Office Hours: 		Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 1:30-2:30
School Phone:		638-3641 ext 3474
Class Hours:		Daily, 7:30 am to 1:20 	Lab: 		7:30-10:10 										Break: 		10:10-10:35
			Lecture:	10:35-11:50    
			Break: 		11:50-12:00
			Lecture: 	12:00-1:20
	
Holidays:		Labor Day: September 1, Veterans Day: November 11, Thanksgiving: November 27-28
Drop Deadline:		October 17 (see college catalog for details)
Final Exam Date:	December 15
Required Texts:		Jeppesen, Aircraft Powerplant Text Book
			Jeppesen, Powerplant, FAA Test Guide 
			AC-43.13, 13-1B, 2A	Aircraft Inspection
			(Note: Powerplant Written Test Guide is strongly recommended. 
The questions found in these books are also available on the internet at faa.gov)

Personal Supplies:	Safety Glasses & Ear Protection (required in lab)
			Six-Inch Ruler graduated in 1/64 ths (required in lab)
			Scientific Calculator (recommended)
Purpose:		The primary purpose of this course is to meet the Federal Aviation Administration requirements for certification as an Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance Technician.
Topics:			See attached Reading Assignment and Exam Schedule
Grading Basis:		Because the Aviation Maintenance Technician Program is both a community college curriculum and a Federal Aviation Administration approved curriculum at the same site, two grading systems are used.  The FAA subject scores are computed as follows: A percent score will be used to compute all graded work where possible.  Lab projects may also be graded on the basis of airworthiness, safety, ability to follow instructions, and professional approach to each project.   When each subject is completed, the instructor will combine all lecture and lab scores in that subject and convert it to a percent score.  Wherever possible, lecture and lab scores will be weighted equally.  This score is the FAA Subject Score.  Important Note:  Each one of the 44 FAA subject scores must be at or above 70% to receive credit toward the Airframe and Powerplant Certificate.  The College grade has no bearing upon meeting the FAA guidelines.

         			FAA Subject Grading System:
	         		(Sample calculation)
Lecture	Total possible		Student score
		Test 1		 20			 15
		Test 2		 20			 18
		Test 3		 20			 13
		Test 4		 20			 19
		Test 5		 20			 14
		Quiz 6		 20			 15
		Quiz 7		 20			 16		
				Exam 1		100			  81
				Subtotal	240			191	79.58%
				Lab							
Project 1	 20			  15
Project 2	 20			  18
Project 3	 20			  16			
				Project 4	 20			  14
				Subtotal	 80			  63	78.75%
To arrive at the FAA subject score, add the lecture and the lab percents together, and then divide by two.  This will result in a  79.17%  “sample” subject score.
	
The College final grade is computed differently.  Each completed subject score is “weighted” in proportion to the number of hours of instruction it contains.  These weighted scores are then combined with the College final exam, which is 20% of the final grade.   This score is the College Grade. The college grade is simply an average of all work completed in the course.  
College Grading System	
(Sample calculation)
Subjects Taken	Grade		Hours/Subject	Factor
		Subject “A”		70%		20 hours		.5
				Subject “B”		50%		10 hours		.25
				Subject “C”		80%		10 hours		.25
									40 hours total
To arrive at the College grade, multiply each subject grade times the factor determined by course length, and add the scores together.  Then add in the final exam score weighted at 20% of the total score.  The College letter grade scale is as follows:  
	100-90% = A;	  80-89% = B;							  79-70% = C;	  69-60% = D;		59-0%   = F	
Attendance Policy:	Students are expected to meet in the assigned area for roll call in the Aero building no later than 7:30 AM each day. A student missing more than 15 hours in any nine week “course” must be dropped from that Aero Course.
LATE ARRIVAL TO CLASS:  Since good work habits are needed to become a successful aircraft maintenance technician, a student arriving late for class more than three times in any nine week “course” will be subject to dismissal from that Aero Course.  Students shall report the time missed for taking any unauthorized breaks, or for missing any portion of lecture or lab to the instructor responsible for recording his or her progress for that day. 
MAKE-UP TIME:	All time missed due to being late or absent in any portion of a subject must be made up within that subject.  It is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor where the time was missed, to arrange to make up the time missed, and to verify that time made up is properly logged by that instructor.
MISSED TIME REPORT:	A missed time report form will be maintained for each student by the instructor responsible for lab roll call.  Any time missed, and subsequently made up must be entered on this form by that instructor.  The missed time report forms will be accessible for student verification.

1.	At the time of absence or late arrival the instructor will mark the student absent, enter the date, indicate whether the time missed was lecture or lab, and identify the subject(s) missed.  It is the responsibility of each student to verify that absences due to late arrival have been changed to actual time missed.  If not corrected, each absence becomes six hours time lost.  Verification shall be done on the same day of the late arrival.
2.	Students must report any time missed on the Time Make-up Form and submit it the appropriate instructor at the end of the class session.  It is the student’s responsibility to complete the time make-up form.  At the time of make-up, the instructor will enter the date the work was made up and initial.  At the end of each nine-week block of instruction the time missed and the time made up will be posted in the master records.  All work must be made up in order to qualify for the A & P Mechanic certificate.

Other Issues:		1.	Please do not enter the Classroom while another class is in progress.  
2.	No food or drink is allowed in the Aero classrooms or lab.  
3.	The use of any form of tobacco is only permitted outside at the South entrance to the Aero building. No smoking within 20 feet of entrance or exit of building. Please help keep the area clean.  
4.	Always maintain an attitude of safety in the lab.  
5.	Always receive proper training before operating equipment that you do not know how to use properly.  
6.	Safety glasses must be worn in all areas required.
7.	No open-toed shoes are to be worn in the lab.
8.	If you have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please notify me immediately.  Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate your special needs.
9.	If you have a verified need for an academic accommodation or materials in an alternate media (i.e., Braille, large print, electronic text, ect.) per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, please contact me as soon as possible.