Student Learning Outcomes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to apply knowledge from reciprocating engine theory by performing maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting and operation of reciprocating aircraft engines.

Student Learning Outcomes
  • Students will be able to:
  • Perform a cylinder assembly inspection.
  • Operate and troubleshoot a reciprocating engine.
  • Install piston and knuckle/wrist pin(s).
  • Identify the parts of a cylinder.
  • Identify the parts of a crankshaft.
  • Identify and inspect various types of bearings.
  • Inspect and rig cable and push-pull engine controls.
  • Locate top dead-center position of number one cylinder.
  • Install a cylinder on a horizontally opposed engine.

Prerequisites

Please see eServices for section availability and current pre-req/test score requirements for this course.