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    Apr 15, 2026  
2026-2027 Catalog
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AVIT 1550 - Engine Inspections and Electrical Systems


Engine Inspections and Electrical Systems will teach students inspection requirements under 14 CFR Part 43 and part 91 including identification of life-limited parts and their replacement interval to include special inspections, use of FAA-approved data, compliance with service letters, bulletins, instructions for continued airworthiness, ADs, or TCDSs. The course will also cover maintenance record keeping, engine component inspection to include engine mounts, mounting hardware, checking, and servicing as well as power plant and accessories inspection, perform an engine start and inspect engine operational parameters. Generators, alternators, starter generators, voltage regulators, over-voltage and over-current protection, AC/DC generator systems, the procedure for locating the correct electrical cable/wire size needed to fabricate a cable/wire, the purpose and procedure for paralleling a dual-generator electrical system, electrical wiring, switches, and protective devices will also be covered.

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 4
Semester: Spring
Delivery Method: Traditional

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: AVIT 2320,  AVIT 2410,  AVIT 2420,  and AVIT 2430  

Corequisites: AVIT 1530 AVIT 1540 AVIT 2510 , and AVIT 2530  

Note: Course not designed for transfer.


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