AVTA 1038 - Airframe Systems and Components

Institution:

NorthWest Arkansas Community College

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Description:

The student will begin this class with wood structures and aircraft covering/finishes. The student will learn the concept of inspection and repair of wooden structures, fabric covered aircraft, various fiberglass assemblies and subassemblies as well as different finishing systems. The student will continue into Airframe electrical, where we will review the theory and applications of motors, generators, alternators, wiring, and the principles of electrical trouble-shooting. Our transition into Ice, Rain, and Fire control is the perfect continuation of the concepts learned in the Airframe electrical as we will learn about aircraft warning systems, ice and rain control systems, detection systems, and extinguishing systems.We will end this class with aircraft landing gear where we will learn the theory, operation, service and repair of landing gear systems, including tires, brakes, struts, anti-skid, fixed gear and retractable. This class contains approximately 88 lecture contact hours and 6 shop/lab hours. Prerequisites: AVTG 00 or AVTG 0 9.

Credits:

8.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nwacc.edu

Phone Number:

(479) 636-9222

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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