Describe basic aircraft servicing techniques.
Examples: defuel, refuel, sample fuel, sample and check oil
Demonstrate use and proper care of tools for aircraft engine and propeller maintenance.
Examples: torque wrench, depth gauge, T and ball gauge
Select the correct lubricant and liquid for each engine and propeller component.
Examples: engine oil, assembly prelube, bearing grease
Disassemble and reassemble an aircraft reciprocating engine, including making measurements to simulate overhaul, utilizing the engine manufacturer’s overhaul manual (OHM).
Tag and label engine parts during disassembly to account for all components.
Clean and inspect parts according to the manufacturer’s overhaul manual specifications.
Reassemble an engine according to OHM guidelines using designated tools and techniques and replacing parts as needed.
Assemble parts to specified torque and tolerances.
Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.
Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.
Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.
Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of information and technology tools specific to the industry pathway.
Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.
Apply literacy, mathematical, and scientific principles and precision measurements when diagnosing problems and making repairs.
Work independently, collaboratively, and in teams to explore concerns, find causes, and take appropriate action by applying principles of STEM.
Identify types, sizes, construction, and applications of aircraft hardware pertaining to avionics.
Examples: electrical terminals, safety wire, electrical wire coating
Identify the three main instrument clusters and which instruments belong to each.
Examples: nav-com, power, systems
Explain the function of nav-com instruments and use readings to maneuver the aircraft.
Example: Correlate readings from the turn and bank indicator, artificial horizon, and altimeter to turn the aircraft.
Explain the purpose of power systems instruments and use readings to manage aircraft performance.
Example: Correlate instrument readings to determine flight time remaining.
Explain the purpose of systems cluster instruments and use readings to monitor non-standard equipment on aircraft.
Examples: Check anti-icing system to determine power usage. Check position of retractable landing gear.
Clean and inspect aircraft instruments and gauges for return to service.
Test gauges for compliance with manufacturer’s specifications.
Describe the internal working of both manual gauges and electronic gauges.
Build a simulated instrument panel using instruments and gauges.
Examples: oil temp gauge, oil pressure, tachometer, fuel quantity indicator
Follow FAA guidelines for placement of instruments and gauges.
Connect instruments and gauges to input sources as specified in manufacturer’s manual, testing for proper grounding and installing wires, clips, and ties as indicated.
Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.
Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.
Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.
Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of information and technology tools specific to the industry pathway.
Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.
Apply literacy, mathematical, and scientific principles and precision measurements when diagnosing problems and making repairs.
Work independently, collaboratively, and in teams to explore concerns, find causes, and take appropriate action by applying principles of STEM.
Describe wood aircraft structures and repair techniques.
Describe techniques used in preparation for covering aircraft surfaces with fabric.
