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.