AV 240B - Advanced Aircraft Systems

Credits: 3

Description
Course covers the different types of high performance, multi-engine, and jet aircraft, and their various operational, instrumentation, electrical, electronic, fuel, and mechanical systems. The course will also cover principles of aircraft operations, and commercial aircraft structure and avionics. Mathematical calculations for determining large aircraft weight and balance will also be presented.

Student Learning Outcomes

Identify the types of design and construction of high performance aircraft.
Characterize the function of fuels and fuel systems.
Characterize high altitude operations, to include cabin pressurization and environmental systems
Identify aircraft electrical systems and electrical components.
Characterize aircraft hydraulic, landing gear, and fire protection systems.
Characterize anti-icing, de-icing, and pneumatic systems.
Compute large aircraft weight and balance calculations. (Math Component)
Identify a variety of aircraft avionics, instrument and navigation systems.

Prerequisite: AV 110B