Vijesti

STUDY: Aircraft Maintenance

Course: Aircraft Powerplants I

Semester:

Lectures + Exercises:

Total:

ECTS credits:

IV

3

1

60

5

Course Objective: Gaining knowledge of basic systems of aircraft piston engines.

Course Contents: Fundamentals of piston engines. Working cycles, compression ratio. Engine types and order of ignition. Engine performances. Factors influencing engine power. Fuel mixture, preignition. Engine structure. Engine casing, carnshaft, camshaft. Pistons and cylinders. Linkage, intake, exhaust. System of valves. Propeller reduction gears. Fuel system, carburretors, direct fuel injection. Ignition system. Exhaust and cooling system. Lubricants and fuels. Lubricating system. Monitoring engine parameters and work on the ground. Inspection of engine and its components according to the criteria set by the manufacturer. Engine storage and shielding. Conservation and deconservation of engine, its components and systems.

General and Specific Competencies (Knowledge and Skills): Knowledge of the working principles of aircraft piston engines, performances and engine structure. Competence for applying aquired knowledge in the piston engine maintenance technology.