George T. Baker Aviation School

This subject area is the study of the theory and

practical application of reciprocating engine operation. The student will be able to identify engine

types, list the events of the Otto cycle, compute cubic inch displacement and compression

ratio, determine valve overlap, and cylinder position, and calculate indicated horsepower and

brake horsepower.

This subject area is the study of the theory and

practical application of reciprocating engine overhaul. The student will service and check an

engine in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and determine its condition;

disassemble, inspect, clean, measure, and repair a reciprocating engine; reassemble a

reciprocating engine to manufactures specifications and complete a test run.

This subject area is the study of the theory and practical

application of turbine engine operation. The student will be able to explain the operation of a

turbine engine, list the elements of the Brayton cycle, explain the difference between the types

of turbine engines, identify the sections of a turbine engine, compute the thrust output of a

turbine engine, and check a turbine driven auxiliary power unit.

This subject area is the study of the theory and practical

application of the overhaul of a turbine engine. The student will disassemble, clean, inspect, and

repair a turbine engine; reassemble the engine maintaining the required tolerance; and check the

engine in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.

This subject area is the study of the theory and

practical application of engine removal and installation. The student will remove an engine from

an aircraft, prepare an engine for installation, install an engine, inspect engine mounts, rig engine

controls, perform an engine operational check, and make necessary log book entries after

engine change.

This subject area is the study of the theory and practical application of

engine operation, troubleshooting, and repair. The student will check, troubleshoot, and repair a

turbine engine; check compression; set idle mixture; make a cold cylinder check; measure

crankshaft runout on a reciprocating engine; perform an operational check of an engine; and

check propeller for proper tracking.

This subject area is the study of the theory and practical application of

engine inspections. The student will perform powerplant conformity and airworthiness, prepare

inspection checklist, perform an inspection, prepare an inspection report for a reciprocating and

turbine engine, inspect an engine for sudden stoppage, inspect a propeller, and make proper log

book entries.

This subject area is the study of the theory and practical application of

This subject area is the study of the theory and practical

application of reciprocating and turbine engine fuel systems and components. The student will

overhaul a carburetor, install a carburetor, adjust carburetor idle speed and mixture, inspect a

turbine engine fuel system and fuel control for security and leaks, and rig fuel turbine engine fuel

control.

This subject area is the study of the theory and practical

application of engine lubrication systems. The student will troubleshoot, repair, drain, and service

an oil system; disassemble, clean, inspect, and reassemble an oil pump; inspect an oil screen;

replace an oil filter; and adjust an oil pressure relief valve.

This subject area is the study of the theory and practical application of

engine electrical systems. The student will perform electrical load analysis; select correct circuit

protector; select proper size wire for a given electrical circuit; fabricate a wire bundle; secure a

wire bundle; overhaul an electrical starter; remove, inspect, and reinstall an engine driven

generator/alternator; and inspect, service, troubleshoot, and repair turbine engine starter system.

This subject area is the study of the theory and practical application

of engine instruments. The student will convert the percent of revolutions per minute to

revolutions per minute, check thermocouple leads values, check instrument range markings,

remove and reinstall engine instruments, troubleshoot a rate of flow indicating system, and

check a manifold pressure gauge for correct static pressure.

This subject area is the study of the theory and practical application of

propellers. The student will demonstrate the use of a protractor; inspect a propeller; repair

propeller damage; lubricate a propeller; balance a propeller; remove, service, install, and adjust a

propeller governor; and perform an operational check on a constant speed propeller.

- This subject area is the study

of the theory and practical application of engine cooling systems, induction systems, exhaust

systems and thrust reverser systems. The student will troubleshoot engine cooling systems,

check engine cowl flap operation, inspect cylinder baffles, and troubleshoot engine cooling

system malfunctions and determine corrective action. The student will service an induction filter;

inspect an induction manifold; explain the operation of supercharger systems; inspect heat

exchangers, superchargers, and turbine engine airflow and temperature control systems; and run

engine and check carburetor heat. The student will inspect, check, troubleshoot, service, and

repair an exhaust system; inspect exhaust cones for defects and check a trust reverser for

proper operation.

The student will inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair an engine

fire detection; check proper pressure; correct hydrostatic inspection date, and installation

security of an on-board fire extinguisher bottle.