COURSE SECTION INFORMATION Faculty of Technology & Trades Canadian Aviation Regulations Aviation Techniques – Aircraft Maintenance Professor’s Name: Chris Adams Course Number: AIR 1370 Email: Course Section: 010 Phone: Academic Year: 2010/11 Office: Term: Out of Class Assistance: Academic Level: 11W AAL02 Section Specific Learning Resources AME Student Logbook Learning Schedule TOPICAL OUTLINE 1, 2 Guidelines to CARs Course Handouts from Blackboard & www.tc.gc.ca Explain the structure of the regulations and the various documents associated with regulation of Civil Aviation in Canada 3 Interpretation of the CARs Same Explain the development philosophy, process, format and language utilized in the development of regulatory documents 4 Aeronautics Act Same Explain the purpose, contents and application of the Aeronautics Act Utilize classroom presentation, questioning and multi-choice examination format to demonstrate accomplishment of the objective Utilize classroom presentation, questioning and multi-choice examination format to demonstrate accomplishment of the objective Utilize classroom presentation, questioning and multi-choice 5 CARs Part 1 Same Apply the content of this part as it relates to the licensed AME such as the associated definitions, fees and fines 6 CARs Part 2 Same Apply the content of this part as it relates to types of registrations and aircraft markings along the processes relating to applying for same 7 CARs Part 4 Same Apply the content of this part as it relates to the AME license ratings, application, utilization and maintenance of the license, including the responsibilities of the AME 8,9& 11 CARs Part 5 Same Apply the content of this part as it relates to type approval, design standards, types of maintenance release, maintenance rules, AMO requirements and regulation, ADs and SDRs. 10 12,13 & 14 CARs Part 6 Mid-Term Exam Same Apply the content of this part as it relates to the licensed AME including an explanation of the applicable records, operating, equipment and inspection program requirements examination format to demonstrate accomplishment of the objective Utilize classroom presentation, questioning and multi-choice examination format to demonstrate accomplishment of the objective Utilize classroom presentation, questioning and multi-choice examination format to demonstrate accomplishment of the objective Utilize classroom presentation, questioning and multi-choice examination format to demonstrate accomplishment of the objective Utilize classroom presentation, questioning and multi-choice examination format to demonstrate accomplishment of the objective 30 Question Multi-choice Exam Utilize classroom presentation, questioning and multi-choice examination format to demonstrate accomplishment of the objective 15,16 Certification Same Apply the content of the related regulations to certify maintenance tasks and complete the appropriate documentation associated with certification incl. logbooks, forms & certificates 17 CARs Part 7 Same Apply the content of this part as it relates to the licensed AME such as approved operator maintenance program and system requirements. 18 Quality Control/ Quality Assurance Class Handout Explain the fundamentals of Quality Assurance relating to the operation of an AMO, approved, flight training or 604 operator 19 Maintenance Management & Course Review Class Handout Explain the philosophies and requirements for maintenance management programs Review for Final exam and collect group assignment – Final Exam Certification Project 20 Examination and Review Utilize classroom presentation, group assignment, questioning and multi-choice examination format to demonstrate accomplishment of the objective Utilize classroom presentation, questioning and multi-choice examination format to demonstrate accomplishment of the objective Utilize classroom presentation, questioning and multi-choice examination format to demonstrate accomplishment of the objective Utilize classroom presentation, questioning and multi-choice examination format to demonstrate accomplishment of the objective General Q & A review session about CARs 50 Questions Multi-choice Exam on full year focusing on 2nd half with approximately 10 questions on areas of difficulty from 1st half of semester, added to group assignment mark Other Important Information Safety Attire Students are required to wear appropriate safety attire in ALL lab environments as follows: CSA Approved Safety Boots /Shoes Avionics Labs (Junior, Intermediate & Senior) • Are to be worn in all lab areas, NO EXCEPTION. • At the discretion of the faculty, clothing that is appropriate to that lab (i.e. non loose clothing); and • All jewelry must be removed prior to entry into the lab. Hangar, Engine Shops, • Coveralls are to be worn by all students. Coveralls must be worn Battery Shops, Sheet Metal properly, not tied around waist etc. Lab Safety Glasses • Are to be worn when working in an activity in which there is a danger of debris flying off, specifically in the sheet metal lab and at the discretion of faculty. Hearing Protection • Is to be worn when working in areas with high noise levels, specifically in the sheet metal lab, when running aircraft and at the discretion of the faculty. Composite Materials Lab • All students must wear coveralls. At the discretion of the faculty, students may be required to wear clean suits. Students who do not wear the appropriate safety attire as indicated above, or as instructed by the Professor, will not be allowed to participate in that lab and will be marked absent for that class period. Tools and Equipment Students are expected to obtain the required tools for their program of study. A list of tools and equipment requirements can be obtained in the Department Office. EXAMINATION POLICIES Writing Examinations: Students are obliged to produce official photo identification at anytime during the semester when requested to do so by any professor (the official piece is the Algonquin College Student ID Card). Students must put their official photo-ID cards in full view when writing a test or examination. Students who do not have official photo-ID will be permitted to write the examination with a substitute photo-ID but they will be required to produce a photo-ID within 24 hours or examination results will be void. Students are expected to arrive at the examination site on time. No student will be admitted more than 30 minutes after the examination has commenced. No student may leave within the first 30 minutes after the examination has commenced. Some courses may require that a student obtain a passing grade on the final examination in addition to the requirement for an over all passing grade in a course. A student, who is passing the course but fails this course as a result of failing the final examination, will be permitted to write one supplemental examination. This supplemental examination will be scheduled by the E/EMS Department, and students will be advised of the re-write opportunity dates (see Examination Re-writes Policy below). MID TERM RE-WRITES Mid Term Examinations - There is no supplementary exam capability for mid-term examinations. Please refer to missed examination policy for writing policies. EXAMINATION RE-WRITES Students, who fail to meet the academic requirement of 60%, or the accreditation requirement relating to the 70% final grade in each individual subject, may be given an opportunity to be reexamined on the same subject in order to improve their grade status. Students must have achieved a minimum grade to 45% on their final examination in order to be eligible for a rewrite. Students, who fail 3 or more courses in any semester, will be required to cease training. Students are required to return and complete the failed courses prior to continuing into subsequent semesters. In addition, student who have ceased training are not eligible for re-writes in any of the failed courses for that semester. Students, who wish to avail themselves of the re-write capability for final examinations, must sign up for the supplementary process. A schedule of supplementary examinations is available from the program coordinator in room T204. It is the students’ responsibility to be aware of the dates, and ensure they sign up accordingly. MISSED EXAMINATIONS: A student who fails to attend a scheduled examination, either mid-term or final, must provide documented proof of the reason for absence prior to rescheduling of the missed exam. This documented proof shall be in the form of a valid note of explanation such as Doctor's Certificate, Court Notice, Barrister's Notice, or a letter from the Chair of the E/EMS Department documenting pre-arranged approval to reschedule the examination due to mitigating circumstances. There will be no exception to this policy. Students who fail to meet this requirement will receive a mark of Zero on the applicable examination. A missed Mid-term Examination - Arrangements for scheduling must be made with the individual faculty member, at a time that accommodates their schedule. A rescheduled mid-term examination must be written prior to the scheduled date for the final examination. This examination may take the form of short answer, essay question or multi-choice. Students may be subject to a fee for any financial impact realized by the Aerospace Department for the scheduling of a supplementary mid-term examination. A missed Final Examination - will be written during the next scheduled Supplementary Examination process following the delivery of the original examination, in accordance with the re-write policy indicated above. This examination may take the form of short answer, essay question or multi-choice. Students may be subject to a fee for any financial impact realized by the Aerospace Department for the scheduling of a supplementary final examination. NOTE EXAMINATION FEES: A fee will be charged per student to rewrite any exam. Current fees are available from the Program Coordinator in Room T-204. ATTENDANCE: Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class. Students entering the class late will be marked absent for the first hour. Faculty will monitor attendance during the teaching period. ACCREDITATION: In order to receive accreditation, Students must meet the following: 1. Maintain a 70% grade in each subject area; 2. Successfully complete all Mandatory Projects; and 3. Attend at least 95% of all scheduled training. PROJECT SUBMISSION: Students are to hand in Project Assignments to faculty during scheduled class time. Projects will not be accepted at the Department Office, unless Faculty has made special arrangements PROGRAM SPECIFIC POLICIES: Please note that these policies are a requirement of Transport Canada in order to offer accreditation for students graduating this program. Program specific policies may be in addition to the standard Algonquin College policies and/or directives. For further information or clarification please contact the Program Coordinator in Room T204.