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AVM 225 - Fire, Ice, Rain, and Fuel Systems

2.5 Credits, 5 Contact Hours
1.25 lecture periods 3.75 lab periods

Theory and application of fire, ice, rain and fuel systems. Includes fire detection terms, extinguishing and protection systems, smoke detection, fire warning, fire extinguishing system components used, how systems function, inspection testing and maintenance, ice and rain protection terms, formation and conditions for icing of aircraft, ice and rain detection, protection systems components, functions, inspection and maintenance, fuel system terms, safety system requirements, fuel tank types and construction, indicating, fueling, and defueling inspection and maintenance.

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Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of aircraft fire detection and protection systems
  2. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of aircraft ice and rain protection systems
  3. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of aircraft fuel systems
  4. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of aircraft system maintenance practices
Outline:
  1. Fire Protection Terms
    1. Fuels
    2. Oxidizers
    3. Combustion
    4. Reactivity
    5. Detection
    6. Protection
    7. Extinguishing
    8. Zones
    9. Fixed
    10. Portable
  2. Detection
    1. Overheat
    2. Rate of temp rise
    3. Flame detectors
    4. Radiation sensing
    5. Smoke
    6. Carbon monoxide
    7. Combustible mixture
    8. Fiber optic
    9. Observation of crew or passengers
  3. Detection System Requirements
    1. Accurate warnings
    2. Location
    3. Testing
    4. Environmental
    5. Weight
    6. Power
    7. Indicating
  4. Common Fire and Overheat Detection Devices
    1. Thermal switch
    2. Spot detector
    3. Thermocouple
    4. Continuous loop
    5. Continuous element
  5. Fire Protection
    1. Firewalls
    2. Heat shielding
    3. Protective sleeving
    4. Interior material treatments
  6. Smoke Detection
    1. Carbon monoxide
    2. Photo electric
    3. Visual
  7. Extinguishing Agents
    1. Halogenated hydrocarbons
    2. Inert cold gas
  8. Extinguishing Systems
    1. Hand held
    2. High rate of discharge
    3. Maintenance
    4. Troubleshooting
  9. Ice and Rain
    1. Conditions
    2. Effects
    3. Types and terms
  10. Detection Methods
    1. Visual
    2. Performance
    3. Optical
    4. Electronic
  11. Prevention
    1. Avoidance
    2. Heating surfaces
    3. Chemical
    4. Mechanical
  12. Pneumatic Deicing
    1. Operation
    2. Components
    3. Maintenance
  13. Thermal (Combustion Heater)
    1. Operation
    2. Components
    3. Maintenance
  14. Thermal (Bleed Air)
    1. Operation
    2. Components
    3. Maintenance
  15. Thermal (Electrical Element)
    1. Operation
    2. Instrument sensing protection
    3. Windshield icing/defrost
    4. Drain heating
    5. Maintenance
  16. Rain Removal Systems
    1. Forced air
    2. Wiper
    3. Chemical
    4. Maintenance
  17. Fuel Systems Safety
    1. Safety
    2. System types
    3. Fuel compatibility
  18. System Types
    1. Fuel storage
      1. Tank
      2. Bladder
      3. Integral
    2. Gravity feed
    3. Transfer feed
  19. Fuel Pumps
    1. Vane
    2. Rotary piston
    3. Hand pumps
  20. Fuel Filters and Strainers
    1. Types
    2. Servicing and replacements
    3. Lines and fittings
  21. Fuel Valves
    1. Selector
    2. Check values
    3. Sump and drain
  22. Fuel Management
    1. Multiple tank, selection
    2. Fueling
    3. Transfer
    4. Jettison
  23. VXXII.     Indicating
    1. Visual
    2. Placarding
    3. Resistance
    4. Capacitance
    5. Mechanical
  24. System Maintenance
    1. Securing
    2. Leakage
    3. Corrosion