AMT A177 — Aircraft Powerplant Theory 3 Credits
Introduces the theory of operation and construction of the internal combustion engine. Examines the combustion processes, design rationale, cooling, and lubrication of internal combustion reciprocating engines. Examines the construction and operation of turbine engines. Introduces thrust development and design, and environmental factors that influence thrust, along with construction details from inlet to exhaust for representative aircraft turbine engines. Registration Restrictions: Admission to the Undergraduate Certificate in Aviation Maintenance Technology, Airframe, Undergraduate Certificate in Aviation Maintenance Technology, Powerplant, Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Maintenance Technology, or the Bachelor of Science in Aviation Technology