COLLEGE OF AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY

COURSE SYLLABUS IN A/C ELECTRICITY & IGNITION SYSTEM

Subject Code : AMT 624/ AMT 153
Subject Title :
No. of Units : ONE (3) UNITS
Lecture Hours/Week : 3 HOURS/WEEK
Laboratory Hours/Week : 3 HOURS/WEEK
Prerequisite : NONE
VISION AND MISSION
Vision
We are one of Asia’s top aviation-focused universities recognized to produce graduates who can contribute in nation building and global progress
Mission
WCC Aeronautical and Technological College offers quality aviation education by means of a comprehensive circular offering, unmatched experiential
learning approach, industry-involved instructors, and excellent and modern facilities to graduate professionals in aeronautics and leaders of the world.

CORE VALUES
Excellence
In all toil and labor, I give my best effort. Where there is a need for sacrifice, I am always ready to offer that extra-mile. I shun off mediocrity but rejoice in the
success of my pursuits.

Leadership
Inspired by the words of Christ, “I came not to be served but to serve”, I help the community through an excellent, competent, humble and righteous direction.
Marked by my deep desire to look after those in need, I plant the seed of my youth to the fertile soil of authentic Christian leadership.

Integrity
The love of God has made me a complete person. Being such, I cherish a life that shoes the virtues of Christianity. In home and school, in work or play,
wherever and in whatever circumstances I am in, I become the salt and light Christ commands everyone to be. I set the example of a Godly attitude.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course primary deals with the theories and principles of basic electricity, the sound understanding these basic principles is viewed towards the attainment
of proficiency of the maintenance, adjustment and trouble shooting of the ignition system, electrical system and the associated with the power plant and other
component of electrical system.
PROGRAM INTENDED OUTCOME:
At the end of the semester, the students should be able to:

1. Will have the knowledge in Electricity produce by magnetism

2. Practice ignition system start up
3. Acquire skills about installation of magnetos
4. Be resilient and have the ability to inspect ignition system of an aircraft
5. Capable in servicing magneto overhaul and engine run up

LECTURE COURSE OUTLINE

Learning Outcome (Skills Developed Teaching Content Strategies Instructional Evaluation

HOURS Values Focus) Level Methodology Materials/Tools Assessment
Activity & Equipment

A. An integral and essential component 2 I. GENERATION OF Lecture Books Performance

3hrs of all but the most simplistic of CURRENT Discussion Handouts Quiz
aircraft designs. The electrical ELECTRICITY PowerPoint Activity
system capacity and complexity a. Electricity Presentation Presentation
varies tremendously between a light, produce by Major Exam
piston powered, single engine GA magnetism: AC
aircraft and a modern, multiengine Generator
commercial jet aircraft. Identify Principles, DC
feelings, beliefs, and behavior that Generators and
contribute to your self-esteem. Alternators
b. DC Generator
Controls:
Current Limiter,
Reverse-
Current Cutout
And Switch,
Voltage
Regulator
 3hrs A. The basic requirements for 1 II. INTRODUCTION Discussion Books Performance
reciprocating engine ignition systems TO Lecture Handouts Quiz
are similar, regardless of the type of RECIPROCATING PowerPoint Activity
engine. ENGINE IGNITION Presentation Presentation
SYSTEMS Activity Materials Major Exam
a. Battery ignition
Systems
b. Magneto
Ignition System

3hrs A. Having an idea that a small jet 2 III. AUXILIARY Discussion Books Performance
engine which is normally located in STARTING Lecture Handouts Quiz
the tail cone of the aircraft but, in SYSTEMS Group PowerPoint Activity
some cases, is located in an engine a. Impulse Dynamics Presentation Presentation
nacelle or in the wheel well. Coupling Activity Materials Major Exam
b. Induction
Vibrator
System

3hrs A. Interpret the passage about guiding 1 IV. SPECIAL TYPES Discussion Books Performance
beliefs. OF MAGNETOS Lecture Handouts Quiz
B. Read novels that shows new options in 3 a. Double PowerPoint Activity
reframing your thinking. Magnetos Presentation Presentation
C. Determine right guiding beliefs and b. Magnetos with Activity Materials Major Exam
incorporate it to one’s self. 3 Compensated
Cams
 4hrs A. Learns how to install a magneto V. MAGNETO Discussion Books Performance
using the proper procedures with INSTALLATION Lecture Handouts Quiz
safety pre cautions. a. Internal Timing PowerPoint Activity
3 b. Timing the Presentation Presentation
Magneto to the Activity Materials Major Exam
Engine

4hrs A. Proper inspection and servicing 1 VI. MAGNETO Discussion Books Performance
based on the checklist and manual 1 INSPECTION Lecture Handouts Quiz
AND SERVICING PowerPoint Activity
a. Magneto Presentation Presentation
3 Overhaul Activity Materials Major Exam
b. Magneto
Check on
Engine Run
Up
c. Magneto
Safety Check

4hrs A. 3 VII. SPARK PLUGS Discussion Books Performance

a. Spark Plug Lecture Handouts Quiz
1 Design PowerPoint Activity
b. Massive Presentation Presentation
Electrodes Activity Materials Major Exam
3 c. Fine-Wire
Electrodes
d. Projecting
Electrodes
e. Spark Plug
 Construction

REFERENCES:
Harrill, Suzanne E. Empowering You to Love Yourself, Revised Edition. Innerworks Publishing, 2008
Timbreza, Florentino T., Bioethics and Moral Decisions. Manila: De La Salle University Press, Inc., 2003
Bauzon, Prisciliano T., Essential of Values Education, Second Edition, Manila: National Book Store, 2002

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Attendance
2. Participation in classroom discussion
3. Submission of Assignment or any assigned task
4. Compilation of Writing Journals
5. Course Lecture Notes
6. Quizzes and Major Examination

COMPUTATION OF GRADES
Quizzes = 20% Major Examination = 30% Prelim Exam = 30%
Recitation = 15% Class Standing = 70% Midterm Exam = 30%
Attendance = 10% Periodic Grade Final Exam = 40%
Assignment = 15% Final Grade
Attitude = 5%
Grooming = 5%
Class Standing = 70%
Endorsed by: Prepared by:

ENGR. ARNI M. BULSECO Margie P. Abella

Academic Head AMT Instructor

Approved b:

ENGR. ROLANDO C. AGBAYANI

Dean/Administrator

Note:
Level 1 – Knowledge of general principle, but no practical application. No development of manipulative skills. Instruction by lecture, demonstration and
discussion.
Level 2 – Knowledge of general principles and limited practical application. Development of sufficient manipulative skill to perform basic operations.
Instruction by lecture, demonstration, discussion, and limited practical application.
Level 3 – Knowledge of general principles and performance of a high degree of practical application. Development of sufficient manipulative skill to stimulate
return to service. Instruction by lecture, demonstration, discussion and high degree of practical application.