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AVM-101
Materials and Processes
IAI: None
The Materials and Processes course consists of theory and practice in nondestructive testing methods, basic heat treating, aircraft hardware and materials, inspection and checking of welds. Special stress will be on the fabrication of flexible and rigid lines.
Prerequisite: None Corequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment with AVM 103 and AVM 105.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 2.5 Lab: 2.5
AVM-102
Basic Electricity
IAI: None
aircraft system. This includes capacitance, inductance, calculating and measuring electrical power, current, resistance, continuity, and leakages. Reading schematic diagrams is emphasized. A study is also made of acid and alkaline batteries.
Prerequisite: AVM 101 or consent of instructor.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 2 Lab: 3
AVM-103
Aviation Math and Physics
IAI: None
The Aviation Mathematics and Physics course is geared to the needs of the aviation maintenance technician. This includes extracting roots, raising numbers to a given power, and computing the areas and volumes of geometrical shapes. Also included is solving ratio, percentage, and proportion problems. Algebraic operations in the use of positive and negative numbers is stressed. The physics material will offer the principles of simple machines, sound, fluid, and heat dynamics.
Prerequisite: None Corequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment with AVM 101 and AVM 105
Credit: 2 semester hours
Lecture: 1 Lab: 2
AVM-104
Records and Publications
IAI: None
The Records and Publications course includes record keeping and reference to current maintenance publications. Students will be required to write descriptions of aircraft condition and work performed, as well as complete required maintenance forms, records, and inspection reports. Students will also learn to select and use FAA, manufacturers213 data sheets, and Federal Aviation Regulations. Students will be able to read and interpret technical data and understand the mechanic213s privileges and limitations.
Prerequisite: AVM 101 or consent of instructor
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 2.5 Lab: 2.5
AVM-105
Aircraft Drawing--Weight & Balance
IAI: None
The Aircraft Drawing course is designed to make use of drawings, symbols, and schematic diagrams. Students will use blueprint information, charts, and graphs. Also covered is the weighing of aircraft with the completion of weight and balance checks and the recording of data.
Prerequisite: None Corequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment with AVM 101 and AVM 103
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 2.5 Lab: 2.5
AVM-106
Cleaning and Corrosion Control
IAI: None
The Cleaning and Corrosion Control course covers detection, identification and treatment of corrosion on aircraft structures. Corrosion prevention strategy and phenomenon theory will be investigated.
Prerequisite: AVM 104 or consent of instructor
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 2.5 Lab: 2.5
AVM-160
Fuel and Lubrication Systems
IAI: None
The Fuel and Lubrications Systems course covers the identification and selection of aircraft fuels, lubricants, and their systems as they apply to specific operating conditions and other utility requirements. Included is a detailed study of carburetion and fuel injection methods as they serve the complex fuel metering demands of modern aircraft powerplants.
Prerequisite: AVM 162 or consent of instructor
Credit: 6 semester hours
Lecture: 5 Lab: 5
AVM-161
Engine Support Systems
IAI: None
The Engine Support Systems course is a theoretical and practical approach to the systems that coordinate the powerplant. They are engine instruments, fire protection, induction and supercharging, cooling, and exhaust systems. Inspections of these systems will be stressed.
Prerequisite: AVM 160 or consent of instructor
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 2 Lab: 3
AVM-162
Basic Powerplants
IAI: None
The Basic Powerplants course is a study of each engine part in theoretical and practical detail. Students will disassemble an aircraft engine and determine dimensional compliance with overhaul specifications while using precision instruments and gages. The engine will be reassembled to operational standards. Students will be supervised in the operation of assorted types of reciprocating engines early in the course for orientation purposes.
Prerequisite: AVM 106 and AVM 247 or consent of instructor
Credit: 6 semester hours
Lecture: 5 Lab: 5
AVM-163
Ignition Systems
IAI: None
The Ignition Systems course is a complete study of high and low tension systems for reciprocating and turbine engines. Magnetos will be treated in detail. Special emphasis will be placed on switches, harnesses and spark plugs with related troubleshooting under operational conditions.
Prerequisite: AVM 162 or consent of instructor
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 2
AVM-164
Advanced Powerplants
IAI: None
The Advanced Powerplants course is a theoretical and practical approach to servicing, repair, overhaul, and operation of reciprocating and turbine engines with stress on developing troubleshooting skills. Theory and operation of induction, cooling, and exhaust systems for reciprocating and turbine engines will be covered. Removal and installation of engines and components and control rigging will be practiced.
Prerequisite: AVM 162 or consent of instructor
Credit: 6 semester hours
Lecture: 5 Lab: 5
AVM-165
Engine Electrical Systems
IAI: None
The Engine Electrical Systems course consists of theory and practice in the repair and testing of engine electrical components including starters, generators, alternators and their regulating devices, switches, controls, wiring and circuit protection methods.
Prerequisite: AVM 160 or consent of instructor
Credit: 2 semester hours (please check lab and lecture hours)
Lecture: 2.5 Lab: 2.5
AVM-166
Propeller Systems
IAI: None
The Propeller Systems course covers the theory and practice of propeller installation and removal, inspection, servicing and repair of fixed pitch, constant speed, full feathering propellers and their governing systems.
Prerequisite: AVM 160 or consent of instructor
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 2.5 Lab: 2.5
AVM-241
Aircraft Finishing and Covering
IAI: None
The Aircraft Finishing and Covering course presents procedures concerning the interior and exterior structure of airframes as they apply to various finishing methods. Emphasis will center on application of trim, letters, touch up paint and dope, inspection of finishes and identification of defects. An introduction to fabric-covering, plastics, honeycomb, laminated structures, bonded structures, interiors, doors and windows will also be covered.
Prerequisite: AVM 106 or consent of instructor
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 2.5 Lab: 2.5
AVM-242
Cabin Atmosphere Control Systems
IAI: None
The Cabin Atmosphere Control Systems course covers the inspection, checking, troubleshooting, service and repair of heating, cooling, air conditioning, pressurization, and oxygen systems.
Prerequisite: AVM 246 or consent of instructor
Credit: 2 semester hours
Lecture: 1 Lab: 2
AVM-243
Aircraft Welding
IAI: None
The Aircraft Welding course is a theoretical and practical approach to the methods of aircraft fabrication and repair by gas, arc, and heliarc welding. To be covered is the welding of steel, magnesium, titanium, and aluminum, the soldering of stainless steel and brass; brazing, and the fabrication of tubular structures.
Prerequisite: AVM 246 or consent of instructor
Credit: 1 semester hour
Lecture: 1 Lab: 1
AVM-244
Aircraft Auxiliary Systems
IAI: None
The Aircraft Auxiliary Systems course covers the inspection, checking, troubleshooting, servicing, and repair of aircraft position and warning, ice and rain control, and fire protection systems.
Prerequisite: AVM 246 or consent of instructor
Credit: 1 semester hour
Lecture: 1 Lab: 1
AVM-245
Aircraft Electrical Systems
IAI: None
The Aircraft Electrical Systems course is designed to familiarize students with the installation, checking, troubleshooting, servicing, and repair of aircraft electrical systems and components.
Prerequisite: AVM 102 or consent of instructor
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 2.5 Lab: 2.5
AVM-246
Aircraft Instrument & Communication Sys.
IAI: None
The Aircraft Instruments and Communication Systems course is designed to give students a basic understanding of installation, inspection, checking, servicing, and repair of aircraft instrument, communication and navigation systems.
Prerequisite: AVM 104 or consent of instructor
Credit: 2 semester hours
Lecture: 1 Lab: 2
AVM-247
Aircraft Metal Structures
IAI: None
The Aircraft Metal Structures course covers the inspection, installation, repair, checking, servicing, and fabrication of sheet metal.
Prerequisite: AVM 250 or consent of instructor
Credit: 6 semester hours
Lecture: 5 Lab: 5
AVM-248
Hydraulic & Pneumatic Cont. Sys.
IAI: None
The Hydraulic and Pneumatic Control Systems course covers the repair, inspection, checking, servicing, and troubleshooting of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Also covered is the identification and selection of hydraulic lubricants.
Prerequisite: None Corequisite: Completion of or concurrent entollment with AVM 249 and AVM 250.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 2.5 Lab: 2.5
AVM-249
Aircraft Fuel Systems
IAI: None
The Aircraft Fuel Systems course explains checking, inspection, repair, troubleshooting, servicing, management, transfer, and defueling of fuel systems. To be included are fuel pump, pressure fueling, components, fluid quantity, pressure and temperature warning systems.
Prerequisite: None Corequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment with AVM 248 and AVM 250.
Credit: 1 semester hour
Lecture: 1 Lab: 1
AVM-250
Assembly & Rigging
IAI: None
The Assembly and Rigging course provides practical knowledge in rigging alignment, assembly, balancing, and jacking of aircraft.
Prerequisite: None Corequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment with AVM 248 and AVM 249.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 2.5 Lab: 2.5
AVM-251
Landing Gears Systems
IAI: None
The Landing Gears systems course includes the inspection, checking, servicing and repair of landing gear, retraction systems, shock struts, brakes, wheels, tires and steering systems.
Prerequisite: AVM 250 or consent of instructor.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 2.5 Lab: 2.5
AVM-252
Airframe Inspection
IAI: None
The Airframe Inspection course covers the performance of airframe conformity and airworthiness inspection procedures.
Prerequisite: AVM 246 or consent of instructor.
Credit: 2 semester hours
Lecture: 2 Lab: 1
AVM-285
Independent Study
IAI: None
The Independent Study course is for the aviation maintenance technology student who wishes to take his/her oral and practical F.A.A. exams at Rock Valley College. A repeat of this course, up to six credits, is permissible.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1-6 semester hours
Lecture: 1-6 Lab: 0
AVM-290
Special Topics
IAI: None
The Special Topics course is designed to satisfy topics of special interest in a particular area of aviation. Topics will vary from semester to semester. You may repeat this course up to a maximum of six credit hours.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1-6 semester hours
Lecture: 1-6 Lab: 0
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