Texas Administrative Code
Title 19 - EDUCATION
Part 2 - TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY
Chapter 130 - TEXAS ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS FOR CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Subchapter P - TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION, AND LOGISTICS
Section 130.454 - Aircraft Powerplant Technology (Two Credits)
Universal Citation: 19 TX Admin Code § 130.454
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) General requirements. This course is recommended for students in Grades 11 and 12. Prerequisite: Introduction to Aircraft Technology. Students shall be awarded two credits for successful completion of this course.
(b) Introduction.
(1) Career and technical
education instruction provides content aligned with challenging academic
standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills for students to further
their education and succeed in current or emerging professions.
(2) The Transportation, Distribution, and
Logistics Career Cluster focuses on planning, management, and movement of
people, materials, and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail, and water and
related professional support services such as transportation infrastructure
planning and management, logistics services, mobile equipment, and facility
maintenance.
(3) Aircraft
Powerplant Technology is designed to teach the theory of operation of aircraft
powerplants and associated maintenance and repair practices. Powerplant
maintenance and repair practices include knowledge of the theory, function,
diagnosis, and service of powerplant, systems, and components of aircraft.
Industry-recognized professional licensures, certifications, and registrations
are available for students who meet the requirements set forth by the
accrediting organization.
(4)
Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as
career and technical student organizations and other leadership or
extracurricular organizations.
(5)
Statements that contain the word "including" reference content that must be
mastered, while those containing the phrase "such as" are intended as possible
illustrative examples.
(c) Knowledge and skills.
(1) The student demonstrates professional
standards/employability skills as required by business and industry. The
student is expected to:
(A) discuss
employment opportunities, including entrepreneurship opportunities, and
certification requirements for the field of aircraft maintenance and
repair;
(B) demonstrate the
principles of group participation and leadership related to citizenship and
career preparation;
(C) evaluate
employers' expectations and appropriate work habits;
(D) discuss the competencies related to
resources, information systems, and technology;
(E) demonstrate knowledge of the technology
and skills related to human factors in health and safety in the workplace, as
specified by appropriate governmental regulations and an understanding of
personal responsibility in this area;
(F) demonstrate awareness of the technical
knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to human factors in a successful and
profitable workplace, and the role of the employee in creating that success,
including personal responsibility; and
(G) apply reasoning to a variety of workplace
situations in order to make ethical decisions.
(2) The student relates academic skills to
the requirements of aircraft maintenance and repair. The student is expected
to:
(A) demonstrate effective oral and written
communication skills with individuals from various cultures, including fellow
workers, management, and customers;
(B) follow work orders and related
paperwork;
(C) develop an
understanding of how to estimate parts and labor costs on powerplant repair
orders;
(D) locate, read,
understand the function of, and interpret documents, including schematics,
charts, graphs, drawings, blueprints, wiring diagrams, service-repair manuals
and service bulletins, type certificate data sheets, supplemental type
certificates, airworthiness directives, and federal aviation regulations and
advisory information;
(E)
demonstrate an understanding of metric and U.S. customary standard measurement
systems;
(F) perform precision
measurements, including the use of engineering scales, dial calipers, and
Vernier micrometers; and
(G) employ
critical-thinking skills and structured problem-solving skills to diagnose
powerplant system malfunctions, solve problems, and make decisions.
(3) The student knows the
technical knowledge and skills of aircraft maintenance and repair. The student
is expected to:
(A) demonstrate knowledge of
aviation regulations prescribed by the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 14,
Volumes I-III, that govern mechanic privileges, the construction, maintenance,
and service of aircraft, and 100-hour and annual inspections;
(B) apply and understand the principles of
simple machines, fluid dynamics, and heat dynamics, including Boyle's Law and
Charles' Law;
(C) demonstrate
understanding of aircraft reciprocating engines, including the operating
theory, cylinder configurations, functions, and service and repair methods and
techniques for two-cycle, four-cycle, and diesel engines;
(D) demonstrate understanding of aircraft
turbine engines, including the operating theory, mechanical arrangements,
functions, and service and repair methods and techniques for turbojet,
turbofan, turboprop, and turboshaft engines;
(E) demonstrate knowledge of powerplant
systems and components, their functions, and basic operating principles,
including engine instruments, fire protection systems, electrical systems,
lubrication systems, ignition and starting systems, fuel metering systems, fuel
delivery systems, inductions systems, cooling systems, exhaust systems, and
propellers;
(F) review the
necessary steps to perform a reciprocating engine overhaul following industry
best practices;
(G) identify and
select appropriate nondestructive testing methods for component inspections,
including dye penetrant, eddy current, ultrasonic, and magnetic particle
inspections;
(H) demonstrate
knowledge of aircraft common terminology and standard practices and the tools
required to complete maintenance, modifications, and repairs; and
(I) discuss the completion of logbooks and
computer applications to maintain required aircraft documents.
(4) The student knows the function
and application of the tools, equipment, technologies, and preventative
maintenance used in airframe maintenance and repair. The student is expected
to:
(A) demonstrate knowledge and a high
degree of skills in safely using hand and power tools and equipment commonly
employed in the maintenance and repair of aircraft;
(B) demonstrate knowledge of the proper
handling and disposal of environmentally hazardous materials used in
maintaining and servicing aircraft;
(C) research and understand the impact of new
and emerging aircraft technologies; and
(D) identify and understand the need for
preventative maintenance procedures and practices.
(5) The student applies the technical
knowledge and skills of the trade to simulated and actual work situations. The
student is expected to:
(A) determine
powerplant component wear accurately by using precision measuring and published
specifications to determine if a given component is within wear tolerance and
research necessary repairs;
(B)
research proper repair methods for a simulated repair and write a work order
that calls out specific maintenance references and estimates cost of
repairs;
(C) create an appropriate
inspection checklist for a given powerplant based on regulated mandatory
inspection points for an annual inspection and perform the
inspection;
(D) describe the
detailed function and operation of a reciprocating and a turbine aircraft
powerplant using drawings and written descriptions;
(E) describe the detailed function and
operation of a reciprocating or turbine aircraft powerplant system or component
using drawings and written descriptions;
(F) construct a detailed engine
troubleshooting chart showing possible defects and resulting effects on engine
performance of a reciprocating or turbine aircraft powerplant;
(G) apply aircraft maintenance and repair
essential knowledge and skills to learning experiences such as job shadowing,
mentoring, apprenticeship training, and career preparation;
(H) indicate and select proper products used
in preventative maintenance for a given powerplant from appropriate maintenance
publications; and
(I) perform
regular audits and inspections to maintain compliance with safety, health, and
environmental regulations.
(6) The student demonstrates appropriate
interpersonal and communication skills. The student is expected to:
(A) describe and apply ethical and legal
responsibilities appropriate to the workplace;
(B) demonstrate the uses of proper etiquette
and behavior;
(C) identify benefits
of personal appearance and health habits;
(D) practice written and oral communication
skills; and
(E) employ effective
listening skills.
(7)
The student learns the value of and how to develop an occupational experience
program as it relates to the aircraft industry. The student is expected to:
(A) apply proper record-keeping skills as
related to industry-based occupational experiences;
(B) participate in youth leadership
opportunities to create a well-rounded occupational experience;
(C) produce a program of activities for a
career and technical student organization or other leadership opportunity;
and
(D) develop a work plan and
budget.
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