GAVILAN COLLEGE
Aviation Maintenance Technology
Fall Semester
Course Syllabus
Course # / Title:
AMT 110 Airframe Aircraft Technology
Course Content:
Study of aircraft aerodynamics, metallic aircraft structures including sheet metal construction,
materials, fasteners, repairs and inspection of welds. Also the study of cabin atmosphere
systems, fuel systems, navigation systems and aircraft inspections. Each of these areas will be
accompanied with appropriate laboratory time.
Instructors:
Herb Spenner
Phone: (408) 314-1610
email: hspenner@gavilan.edu
Will Willoughby
Phone: (408) 910-6313
email: wwilloughby@gavilan.edu
Office Hours:
1/2 hour after class
Required Books:
Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics - Airframe Volume 1: FAA-H-8083-31
Department of Transportation, F.A.A.
Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics - Airframe Volume 2: FAA-H-8083-31
Department of Transportation, F.A.A.
Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices - Aircraft Inspection and
Repair AC43.13-1B/2B
Department of Transportation, F.A.A.
Class Hours:
10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
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Students requiring special services or arrangements because of hearing, visual, or other disability should contact their
instructor, counselor, advisor, or the Disabled Student Services Office.
Occupational/Vocational Students: Limited English language skills will not be a barrier to admittance to and
participation in vocational education programs.
Students are expected to exercise academic honesty and integrity. Violations such as cheating and plagiarism will
result in disciplinary action which may include recommendation for dismissal.
Please help keep Gavilan College a litter-free campus and preserve its park-like setting.
Class Requirements:
1.
Attendance: Excessive absences or tardiness will result in the student being dropped from the course. If a
student misses more than 21 hours, they will be given a choice of receiving an F or dropping the class.
2.
Attendance Standard: Student missing one more class hour than the unit value for a particular course without
making prior arrangements may be, at the instructor’s option, dropped without possibility of credit.
3.
Time Tracking: Students must adhere to the Time Clock & Card Policy.
4.
Notebook: Each student is required to take notes in class and keep a notebook of all homework assignments,
handout materials and class notes.
5.
Homework Assignments: All assignments will be due as specified by the instructor. Late assignments will
not be accepted and credit for the assignment will be zero.
6.
Assignment Quizzes: Assignment quizzes will be given in each area studied and may be unannounced.
7.
Sectional Exam: An exam will be given following each subject area studied.
8.
Mid-Term Exam: A major test will be given half-way through the semester covering all material studied
during the first half of the semester.
9.
Final Exam: A final examination will be given during the final week of the semester covering all material
studied during the semester. This exam carries a high point value and can easily change a grade by one full
letter grade.
10.
Shop/Lab: Students will be given daily grades for shop/lab based on quality of work, quantity of work, shop
cleanliness and safety. During shop/lab classes, only Airframe Aircraft Technology projects will be worked
on unless other projects have been cleared with the instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes:
1.
Student is able to identify good practices and workmanship required in the aircraft maintenance profession.
2.
Student demonstrates the ability to read aircraft technical literature and applies it to designated projects.
3.
Student identifies and explains the facts, principles and theories that relate to the operation of mechanical
appliances and technological processes related to aircraft airframes.
4.
Student memorizes and identifies the basic scientific vocabulary necessary for the attainment of essential
objectives related to aircraft airframes.
5.
Student is able to contrast and assess the readjustment necessary in the transfer from the training situation to
the initial job situation.
6.
The student discovers the occupational demands specifically related to aerospace technology.
7.
The student will perform and demonstrate with skill all lab assignments in the curriculum with confident
mechanical skills.
8.
The student applies training to perform discriminate and judge, and solve problems related to aircraft airframe
repair.
9.
The student will demonstrate knowledge and skills to perform the tasks required for FAA aircraft technician
licensing.
10.
The student will evaluate and judge safety related situations regarding aircraft airframe maintenance and
inspection.
Student learning outcomes will be measured with quizzes, written exams, shop/lab oral & practical demonstrations.
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Method of Grading:
Grades are based on a percentage of total points with 1000 being the maximum possible. The plus and minus grading
is also used.
Requirement
Percentage
Points
Notebook
10
100
Homework Assignments
10
100
Assignment Quizzes
15
150
Sectional Exams
15
150
Mid-Term Exam
15
150
Final Exam
20
200
Shop/Lab
15
150
Total Number of Points
1000 930
929 900
899 870
869 830
829 800
799 770
769 730
729 700
699 600
599 0
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Grade
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD
F
General Information:
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Students who withdraw by Gavilan’s "NRS" Deadline will have no record shown.
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Those who withdraw by Gavilan’s "W" Deadline will receive a W grade, which does not affect the student’s
grade point average.
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Those who withdraw after Gavilan’s "W" Deadline will receive an F grade.
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