Lewis University

Bachelor of Science
College of Arts & Sciences

AVMT - 43001 Aircraft Inspection 4 credit hours

& Engine Testing Block 4A Lab
Instructor: Edgar Oviedo/ Tim Quigley Semester: Fall 2018
Office Hours: By Appointment Campus: Romeoville
Office Location: HW135 Meeting Days: MW
Phone: 773-322-6904/ 312-391-4025 Room #: HW-135
Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Start date: 8-27-18
End date: 12-15-18

Prerequisites: AVMT 31000 and AVMT 33000

Course Description (Rationale)

This course reviews types of inspections, use of inspection forms, log book entries, use of FAA
publications, shop management responsibilities, engine operating procedures, troubleshooting,
symptoms and diagnoses and engine instrumentation. 180 contact hours (60 lecture/120 lab). Meets
requirements of 14 CFR 147.

Student Learning Outcomes (Goals)

Students will be able to:

1. Start, ground operate, move, service, secure aircraft and identify typical ground
operation hazards.
2. Identify and select lubricants.
3. Repair engine lubrication system components.
4. Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair engine lubrication systems.
5. Inspect, check, service, and repair carburetor air intake and induction manifolds.
6. Repair engine exhaust system components.
7. Inspect, check, troubleshoot, service, and repair engine exhaust systems.
8. Repair engine fuel system components.
9. Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair engine fuel systems.
10. Inspect, service, troubleshoot, and repair reciprocating engine ignition systems and
components.
11.  Perform Power Plant conformity and air worthiness inspections.
12. Remove Install and troubleshoot reciprocating engines.
13. Inspect, check, service, and repair reciprocating engines and engine installations.
14. Perform airframe conformity and airworthiness inspections.

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Required Instructional Materials
There are three textbooks and two test guides used in this course. They are as follows:

Aircraft Inspection and Maintenance Records ISBN: 978-0-88487-186-6

Analytical and Strategic Troubleshooting System in Aircraft Maintenance, ISBN:
AC 43.13-1B Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices – Aircraft Inspection and Repair
ASA-AMG 2015 General Test Guide
ASA-AMA 2015 Airframe Test Guide
ASA-AMP 2015 Power Plant Test Guide
Lewis Blackboard Lecture Materials, Written Assignments, Exams, Lab Projects

Assignments must be submitted in Word or PDF format on Blackboard. Written assignments will NOT be
accepted.

Relationship to Mission
Lewis University is a Catholic University in the Lasallian Tradition. Our Mission is integrated into all
aspects of University life, including this course. This course embraces the Mission of the University by
fostering an environment in which each student is respected as an individual within a community of
learners. In the spirit of the vision of Lewis University, the goals and objectives of this course seek to
prepare students to be successful, lifelong learners who are intellectually engaged, ethically grounded,
socially responsible, and globally aware.

Policies and Procedures

Academic Success
We expect all students to use a computer on a regular basis to access course materials. Students are
responsible for all information, including linked information, in the course syllabus and the Blackboard
course site. Note: Not all learning materials will be available via smartphones or tablets. For more
information, read: Being a Successful Online Student.

Lewis Email: The Lewis email will be used to communicate with students. Students are required to
regularly check their email for information regarding updates to class requirements, campus closings,
feedback from instructors, etc.

Blackboard Confidentiality: The materials listed in this course shell are only for the use of students
enrolled in this course for the purposes associated with this class and may not be retained for further
dissemination.

Discussion Confidentiality: Sometimes during class discussions, students will offer information from
their place of employment. This may include policies, practices, strategies, and future initiatives. With
respect for the other members in the class, we will treat all discussions as confidential class discussions –
that is, information that will not leave the classroom.

Academic Honesty: Scholastic integrity lies at the heart of Lewis University. Plagiarism, collusion and
other forms of cheating or scholastic dishonesty are incompatible with the principles of the University.
Students engaging in such activities are subject to loss of credit and expulsion from the University. Cases
involving academic dishonesty are initially considered and determined at the instructor level. If the student
is not satisfied with the instructor’s explanation, the student may appeal at the department/program level.
Appeal of the department /program decision must be made to the Dean of the college/school. The Dean
reviews the appeal and makes the final decision in all cases except those in which suspension or
expulsion is recommended, and in these cases the Provost makes the final decision.

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Attendance: Students are expected to attend all classes as part of the normal learning process. In
addition, students must be especially consistent in attendance, both on-ground and online, during the first
two weeks of the semester to confirm registration and to be listed on the official course roster. Students
who fail to follow this procedure and who have not received prior approval from the instructor for
absences will be withdrawn from the courses in question by certification of the instructor on the official
class lists.  Instructors may publish specific, additional standards of attendance for their classes in the
course syllabus. Students may receive failing grades if they do not observe attendance requirements set
for their classes. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission also requires attendance as a
“demonstration of academic progress toward a degree” as one criterion for retaining financial aid awards.

Late Assignment Policy: It is expected that all assignments will be submitted on time unless prior
arrangements (before the due date) are made. An extension is not automatically granted. Assignments
submitted late after the deadline will receive no credit.  

Make-Up Attendance or Assignment Policy: Anytime missed in the shop\lab must be made-up before
the end of the semester. A student absent from lab will make up their time missed by an agreed upon
date/time by the instructor/student.

Drop and Withdrawal Deadlines: A sixteen-week course may be dropped with a full refund in the first
week and a partial refund in the second week. You may withdraw from a sixteen-week course through the
end of the fifth week. For specific details and more information, see: Office of the Bursar  

Classroom Decorum: In order to maintain an environment conducive to learning and student

development, it is expected that classroom discourse is respectful and non-disruptive. The primary
responsibility for managing the classroom environment rests with the faculty. Students who engage in any
prohibited or unlawful acts that result in disruption of a class may be directed by the faculty member to
leave class for the remainder of the class period. Students considered being a disruption or who present a
threat of potential harm to self or others may be referred for action to the Dean of Student Services. 2015-
2016 Student Handbook, p. 14, Lewis University website
https://www.lewisu.edu/sdl/pdf/studenthandbook.pdf)

Sanctified Zone: This learning space is an extension of Lewis University’s Sanctified Zone, a place
where people are committed to working to end racism, bias and prejudice by valuing diversity in a safe
and nurturing environment. This active promotion of diversity and the opposition to all forms of prejudice
and bias are a powerful and healing expression of our desire to be Signum Fidei, “Signs of Faith,” in
accordance with the Lewis Mission Statement. To learn more about the Sanctified Zone, please visit:
http://www.lewisu.edu/sanctified zone.

Requests for reasonable accommodations:

Lewis University is committed to providing equal access and opportunity for participation in all programs,
services and activities. If you are a student with a disability who would like to request a reasonable
accommodation, please speak with the Learning Access Coordinator at the Center for Academic Success
and Enrichment. Please make an appointment by calling 815-836-5593 or emailing
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. For more information about academic
support services, visit the website at: www.lewisu.edu/CASE<http://www.lewisu.edu/CASE>. Since
accommodations require early planning and are not provided retroactively, it is recommended that you
make your request prior to or during the first week of class.  It is not necessary to disclose the nature of
your disability to your instructor.

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Course Outline, Schedule and Requirements

Test’s (40%)

Tests
1. Ground Operation and Servicing
2. Engine Lubrication
3. Engine Cooling, Induction and Exhaust
4. Aircraft and Engine Fuel systems
5. Aircraft Ignition systems
6. Engine Inspections
7. Aircraft Inspections

Lab Projects (40%)

1. Safety/OSHA/Fire Safety/Servicing Aircraft/Aircraft Ground Movement

2. Engine Oil & Cooling Systems
3. Engine Induction Systems
4. Engine Exhaust Systems
5. Aircraft Run-up and Taxi
6. Engine Fuel Feed System
7. Engine Ignition Systems
8. Reciprocating Engine Inspection and Diagnostics
9. Propeller and Engine Removal/Installation
10. Aircraft 100 Hour Inspection

Final Exam (20%)

The final exam will be a comprehensive exam from the seven tests.

Grading
A B C D
F
Excellent Very Good Good/Average Poor/Below Avg.

93-100% 86-92% 76-85% 70-75% ≤ 69%

Week #1

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 1. Fire and Safety Policy and Procedures
2. OSHA Shop Policy and Procedures
3. Operation of Ground Support Equipment Electric/Hydraulic/Jacks
4. Ground Handling of Aircraft Hand Signals/Towing

Week #2

1. Test # 1 Ground Operations and Servicing

2. Identify and select lubricants
3. Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair engine lubrication system.
4. Identify engine cooling system components
5. Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair engine cooling systems

Week #3

1. Test # 2 Engine Lubrication Systems

2. Identify carburetor, air intake and induction manifolds
3. Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot and repair carburetor, air intake and
induction manifolds
4. Inspect and service induction air filters

Week #4

1. Identify engine exhaust system components.

2. Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot and repair engine exhaust systems and
related components.

Week #5

1. Test #3 Engine Cooling, Induction and Exhaust Systems

2. Aircraft Reciprocating Engine Starting and Operating Procedures
3. Pre-starting engine procedures
4. Start and operate reciprocating engine at various operating power settings.

Week #6

1. Identify aircraft and engine fuel system components.

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 2. Inspect, check, service and troubleshoot, and repair an engine fuel system
3. Inspect, check and service and repair an engine primer system
4. Remove, replace, test, check engine float carburetor
5. Test, check and adjust fuel injection system
6. Operational check of engine for proper engine operation and leak check

Week #7

1. Test #4 Aircraft and Engine Fuel Systems

2. Identify reciprocating engine ignition system components
3. Remove, inspect, recondition and install spark plugs
4. Inspect and test ignition leads
5. Remove, time and Install magnetos
6. Operational check of engine for proper engine operation and perform mag check.

Week #8

1. Test #5 Aircraft Ignition Systems

2. Reciprocating Engine Inspection and Diagnostics
3. Perform a compression test on an engine
4. Change oil, inspect and check oil filter and screen

Week #9

1. Propeller removal and installation

2. Engine removal and Installation
3. Inspect reciprocating engine mounts
4. Check and rig engine controls

Week #10

1. Read, evaluate and use technical data for PowerPlant inspections

2. Perform Powerplant conformity inspections

Week #11

1. Perform Powerplant 100 hour/progressive inspection

2. Write Powerplant condition reports and discrepancy sheets
3. Log book entry for PowerPlant 100 hour inspection

Week #12

1. Test #6 Engine Inspections

2. Read, evaluate and use technical data for Airframe Inspections
3. Perform aircraft conformity inspections

Week #13

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 1. Perform Airframe 100 hour progressive inspection
2. Write airframe condition reports and discrepancy sheets
3. Log book entry for airframe 100 hour inspection

Week #14

1. Test #7 Airframe Inspections

2. Aircraft Maintenance Human Factors Training
3. Aircraft Maintenance Critical Behaviors and In Accordance with Training

Week #15

1. Aircraft Maintenance Safety Management Systems

2. Aircraft Maintenance Critical Behaviors and In Accordance with Training
3. Complete all lab/shop projects

Week #16

1. Comprehensive Final Examination

*Note: The instructor reserves the right to modify the syllabus and/or assignment schedule; however,
students will be notified via Lewis email prior to any change.