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Southern Utah University
Fall Semester 2025

AMT - Airframe V (Face-to-Face)

AMTA 1500-02

Course: AMTA 1500-02
Credits: 4
Term: Fall Semester 2025
Department: AVTN
CRN: 31951

Course Description

The Federal Aviation Administration-approved Aircraft Maintenance Technician program (14 CFR 147) requires the successful completion of a minimum of 1,900 hours of study (43 university credit hours at SUU) divided into three subject areas (General, Airframe, and Powerplant) and the successful completion of three FAA written, oral, and practical exams (General, Airframe, and Powerplant). This course is one of a group of six courses that are designed to meet the regulatory and content requirements of Federal Aviation Regulation 14 CFR 147 for the General portion of the A&P license. Content: aircraft instrument systems, pressure measuring, remote sensing, temperature measuring, direction indicating, gyroscopic instruments, communications, radios, radio navigation, antennas, inertial navigation, weather radar, and GPS navigation. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): AMTG 1200 and AMTG 1300 and AMTG 1400 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C

Instructor Information

  • Instructor: Shaun Anderson
  • Teacher’s Assistant: TBD
  • Office: 2460 W 400 North Suite 100 Room 119
  • Office Hours: TBD ( I am in the office most of the time between classes)
  • Office Phone: 435-865-8271
  • E-mail: ShaunAnderson1@suu.edu

Required Texts


Required Text(s):

FAA References (can be downloaded free of charge from the link listed or purchased in print form from the SUU bookstore, Amazon.com, or other commercial sources)

Recommended Text(s):

  • Study Guide: Aviation Supplies & Academics. (2023). Airframe Mechanic 2024 Test Guide, Study and prepare for your aviation mechanic FAA knowledge exam.  ISBN:  978-1-64425-317-5

Learning Outcomes

Students will gain an understanding of:

● Aircraft electrical systems, electrical theory overview, generators and alternators, aircraft wiring, wiring diagrams, electrical components, and electrical power sources and monitoring.

● Aircraft instrument systems, introduction, classification of instruments, flight instruments, gyroscopic instruments, electronic flight information systems, standby and other flight instruments, engine instruments, maintenance of instruments, and autopilot systems.

● Communication and navigation systems, basic radio principles, communication systems, airborne navigation equipment, installation of communication and navigation systems, and advanced integrated navigation instruments.

Course Requirements


Final grades assigned for this course will be based on the percentage of total points earned and are assigned as follows:

Assignment Group
  • Quizzes
  • Labs 
  • Assignments
  • The Final for this class will be a test for Electrical Test, Instruments Test, and Comm & Nav Test; each of these must be passed with a minimum of 70% (a retest will need to be arranged to bring it up to 70% if failed the first time). 
  • Attendance | 10%

As per FAA FAR Part 147, a passing grade of 70% or above is required to pass this course. 


Letter Grade | Percentage | Performance
  • A     100% to 94% | Excellent Work
  • A-    < 94% to 90%
  • B+   < 90% to 87% | Good Work
  • B     < 87% to 84%
  • B-    < 84% to 80% | Average Work
  • C+   < 80% to 77% | Poor Work
  • C     < 77% to 70%
  • D+   < 70% to 67% | Failing Work
  • D     < 67% to 64%
  • D-    < 64% to 61%
  • F      < 61% to 0%

Course Outline

Week 1: Aircraft Electrical Systems Demonstrates understanding of:
Generators, DC generation systems, and DC power distribution systems, Alternators, AC generation systems, and AC power distribution systems, starter generators, Constant Speed Drive (CSD) and Integrated Drive Generator (IDG) systems and components, voltage regulators and over-volt and overcurrent protection, inverter systems, aircraft wiring sizes, types, selection, and installation, de-rating factors in switch selection, aircraft wiring shielding, aircraft lightning protection, aircraft bonding and protection, aircraft lighting systems, electrical system troubleshooting, soldering preparation, types of solder, and/or flux usage, aircraft electrical connectors, splices, terminals, and switches, electrical system measurement, adjustment, or testing, and aircraft battery troubleshooting and maintenance.
Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, encompassing:
Failure to use caution when testing/troubleshooting electrical systems or components, hazards associated with connecting or disconnecting external power, hazards associated with performing maintenance on energized circuits/systems, failure to use caution when performing maintenance in areas containing aircraft wiring, improperly routing and securing wires and wire bundles, failure to use the correct size wire in an electrical circuit, hazards created by incorrect selection or installation of wire terminals, hazards associated with soldering, and failure to observe safety precautions and practices when soldering.
Demonstrates ability to:
Inspect aircraft wiring to verify installation and routing, perform wire terminating and splicing, assemble an aircraft electrical connector, use a wiring circuit diagram to identify components, solder aircraft wiring, troubleshoot an airframe electrical circuit, install airframe electrical wiring, switches, or protective devices, secure wire bundles, determine an electrical load in a given aircraft system, install bonding jumpers, check output voltage of a DC generator, check the resistance of an electrical system component, inspect generator brush serviceability and brush spring tension, inspect and check anti-collision, position, and/or landing lights for proper operation. Inspect components in an electrical system, troubleshoot a DC electrical system supplied by an AC electrical system, identify components in an electrical schematic where AC is rectified to a DC voltage, perform a continuity test to verify the condition of a conductor, perform a test on a conductor for a short to ground, perform a test on a conductor for a short to other conductors, and troubleshoot an electric fault.
Week 2:
Continued from Week 1
 
Week 3: 
Continued from Week 2
 
Week 4: 
Continued from Week 3 

Week 5:
Continued from Week 4
 
Week 6:
Continued from Week 5
 
Week 7:
Demonstrates understanding of:
Annunciator indicating systems and the meaning of warning, caution, and advisory lights, magnetic compass operation, magnetic compass swinging procedures, pressure indicating instruments, temperature indicating instruments, position indication sensors and instruments, gyroscopic instruments, direction indicating instruments, instrument pneumatic systems, pitot static system, fuel quantity indicating systems, instruments range markings, electronic displays, electrostatic sensitive devices, built in test equipment, electronic flight instrument system, engine indication and crew altering system, heads-up guidance system,14 CFR parts 43 and/or 91 requirements for static system leak checks, instrument limitations and conditions, transponder/encoder system, angle of attack and stall warning systems, takeoff and landing gear configuration warning systems, and aircraft bonding and protection.
Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, encompassing:
Misuse of pressurized air and/or water during maintenance or cleaning of aircraft instrument systems, inappropriate or no action in response to a reported intermittent warning or caution annunciator light illumination, failure to observe safety precautions when performing maintenance on equipment identified as electrostatic sensitive, mishandling of mechanical gyros or instruments containing mechanical, and failure to observe precautions when performing pitot/static systems test to prevent instrument damage.
Demonstrates ability to:
Perform a static system leak test, remove and install an instrument, install range marks on an instrument glass, determine barometric pressure using an altimeter, check for proper range markings on an instrument, inspect a magnetic compass, locate the procedures for troubleshooting a vacuum operated instrument system, select proper altimeter for installation on a given aircraft, identify exhaust gas temperature system components, inspect a vacuum system filter for serviceability, adjust gyro/instrument air pressure/vacuum, inspect an aircraft’s alternate air (static) source, locate the adjustment procedures for a stall warning system, and inspect outside air temperature gauge for condition and operation

Fall Break October 13-17 (2025)

Week 8:
Continued from Week 7
 
Week 9:
Demonstrates understanding of:
Annunciator indicating systems and the meaning of warning, caution, and advisory lights, magnetic compass operation, magnetic compass swinging procedures, pressure indicating instruments, temperature indicating instruments, position indication sensors and instruments, gyroscopic instruments, direction indicating instruments, instrument pneumatic systems, pitot static system, fuel quantity indicating systems, instruments range markings, electronic displays, electrostatic sensitive devices, built in test equipment, electronic flight instrument system, engine indication and crew altering system, heads-up guidance system,14 CFR parts 43 and/or 91 requirements for static system leak checks, instrument limitations and conditions, transponder/encoder system, angle of attack and stall warning systems, takeoff and landing gear configuration warning systems, and aircraft bonding and protection.
Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, encompassing:
Misuse of pressurized air and/or water during maintenance or cleaning of aircraft instrument systems, inappropriate or no action in response to a reported intermittent warning or caution annunciator light illumination, failure to observe safety precautions when performing maintenance on equipment identified as electrostatic sensitive, mishandling of mechanical gyros or instruments containing mechanical, and failure to observe precautions when performing pitot/static systems test to prevent instrument damage.
Demonstrates ability to: 
Perform a static system leak test, remove and install an instrument, install range marks on an instrument glass, determine barometric pressure using an altimeter, check for proper range markings on an instrument, inspect a magnetic compass, locate the procedures for troubleshooting a vacuum operated instrument system, select appropriate altimeter for installation on a given aircraft, identify exhaust gas temperature system components, inspect a vacuum system filter for serviceability, adjust gyro/instrument air pressure/vacuum, inspect an aircraft’s alternate air (static) source, locate the adjustment procedures for a stall warning system, and inspect outside air temperature gauge for condition and operation.
 
Week 10:
Continued from Week 9
 
Week 11:
Continued from Week 10
 
Week 12:
Continued from Week 11
 
Week 13:
Continued from Week 12
 
Week 14: Finals Week      (Note: there is no finals week during the Summer Semester, and the exam will be moved up)
  • Review
  • Final Exam

Instructor's policies on late assignments and/or makeup work


ALL COURSE WORK MUST BE COMPLETED.

Late assignments are VERY STRONGLY DISCOURAGED AND MUST BE MADE UP. Please contact your instructor to arrange make-up labs and assignments.

Assignments submitted late will have grades automatically reduced by 1.5% per day (up to 30% deduction). 
At the instructor's discretion, a two-page report or assignment on material covered in a missed class may be submitted to recover points not awarded for the missed class.

Attendance Policy

Reminder: To satisfy FAA requirements, students are expected to be present for all course lectures and labs. This policy allows for no more than 3 days (4 days with instructor approval) of missed coursework, after which you will need to repeat the course.  For classes that meet once a week because of doubling it up, that means you should not miss more than twice.  Remember, missed time must be made up. If there are extenuating circumstances for the reason that more than 4 days are missed, i.e., 5, expect to have a letter grade drop. (The grade shown in Canvas will usually not reflect this.)    Being late to class will also result in points being deducted from Canvas.  Students must make up all missed instruction and/or lab time before the end of the semester to receive credit for the course. Students who exceed the three absences allowed or students who don’t make up missed instruction must retake the course in order to receive credit.  All assignments must be submitted in order to receive credit for the class. See the above section on missed points for absences.

Airman Certification Standards

ACS:

ACS Codes for Exams:
  •   Each written exam question is associated with an ACS code.
  •   Missed questions on the FAA written test will be listed on your Airman Knowledge Test Report (AKTR).
  •   The AKTR list will generate all but (4) of your oral questions
  •   Utilize those codes to cross reference to the ACS and study those specific areas.

Understanding ACS:
  •   ACS codes are categorized by subject, and sub-categorized by the following groupings.
    • Knowledge: Demonstrate the understanding of.
    • Risk management: Demonstrate the ability to mitigate risk.
    • Skill: Demonstrate the ability to.
  •   Students should review the codes and descriptions.

Course Fees

Course fees have been set for this semester. You'll be notified in advance if the fees need to be adjusted.

Additional Policies for Classroom Conduct

The university standard policies listed in the last section are expected to be followed, i.e., no plagiarism. Plus the following.
•    Cell phone use, including ‘surfing’, texting, and talking, is prohibited during class time.
•    Laptop computers are off except for note-taking.
•    Absolutely no sleeping.  If you find that it is unavoidable, you might be asked by the instructor to leave the class for that day. And not receive points for attendance that day.
•    Be on time, be ready, and be self-motivated.  Be safety conscious (what are the consequences of your actions).
•    If you have a question, raise your hand.  Please refrain from unprofessional conduct during class, such as challenging the instructor or other students. Break time can be a good time to ask questions not related to the material being covered.
•    If you want to know information on grades, please come to the office after class.
•    No swearing in class or on the premises; it is a matter of self-control and professionalism.
•    Lab requirement: Fulfill the lab tasks to an acceptable skill level (industry standard entry level); lab grade will consist of skill, group participation, work ethic, clean-up habits, and completion of a percentage score of lab tasks.

ADA Statement

Students with medical, psychological, learning, or other disabilities desiring academic adjustments, accommodations, or auxiliary aids will need to contact the Disability Resource Center, located in Room 206F of the Sharwan Smith Center or by phone at (435) 865-8042. The Disability Resource Center determines eligibility for and authorizes the provision of services.

If your instructor requires attendance, you may need to seek an ADA accommodation to request an exception to this attendance policy. Please contact the Disability Resource Center to determine what, if any, ADA accommodations are reasonable and appropriate.

Academic Credit

According to the federal definition of a Carnegie credit hour: A credit hour of work is the equivalent of approximately 60 minutes of class time or independent study work. A minimum of 45 hours of work by each student is required for each unit of credit. Credit is earned only when course requirements are met. One (1) credit hour is equivalent to 15 contact hours of lecture, discussion, testing, evaluation, or seminar, as well as 30 hours of student homework. An equivalent amount of work is expected for laboratory work, internships, practica, studio, and other academic work leading to the awarding of credit hours. Credit granted for individual courses, labs, or studio classes ranges from 0.5 to 15 credit hours per semester.

Academic Freedom

SUU is operated for the common good of the greater community it serves. The common good depends upon the free search for truth and its free exposition. Academic Freedom is the right of faculty to study, discuss, investigate, teach, and publish. Academic Freedom is essential to these purposes and applies to both teaching and research.

Academic Freedom in the realm of teaching is fundamental for the protection of the rights of the faculty member and of you, the student, with respect to the free pursuit of learning and discovery. Faculty members possess the right to full freedom in the classroom in discussing their subjects. They may present any controversial material relevant to their courses and their intended learning outcomes, but they shall take care not to introduce into their teaching controversial materials which have no relation to the subject being taught or the intended learning outcomes for the course.

As such, students enrolled in any course at SUU may encounter topics, perspectives, and ideas that are unfamiliar or controversial, with the educational intent of providing a meaningful learning environment that fosters your growth and development. These parameters related to Academic Freedom are included in SUU Policy 6.6.

Academic Misconduct

Scholastic honesty is expected of all students. Dishonesty will not be tolerated and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent (see SUU Policy 6.33). You are expected to have read and understood the current SUU student conduct code (SUU Policy 11.2) regarding student responsibilities and rights, the intellectual property policy (SUU Policy 5.52), information about procedures, and what constitutes acceptable behavior.

Please Note: The use of websites or services that sell essays is a violation of these policies; likewise, the use of websites or services that provide answers to assignments, quizzes, or tests is also a violation of these policies. Regarding the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), you should check with your individual course instructor.

Emergency Management Statement

In case of an emergency, the University's Emergency Notification System (ENS) will be activated. Students are encouraged to maintain updated contact information using the link on the homepage of the mySUU portal. In addition, students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Emergency Response Protocols posted in each classroom. Detailed information about the University's emergency management plan can be found at https://www.suu.edu/emergency.

HEOA Compliance Statement

For a full set of Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) compliance statements, please visit https://www.suu.edu/heoa. The sharing of copyrighted material through peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing, except as provided under U.S. copyright law, is prohibited by law; additional information can be found at https://my.suu.edu/help/article/1096/heoa-compliance-plan.

You are also expected to comply with policies regarding intellectual property (SUU Policy 5.52) and copyright (SUU Policy 5.54).

Mandatory Reporting

University policy (SUU Policy 5.60) requires instructors to report disclosures received from students that indicate they have been subjected to sexual misconduct/harassment. The University defines sexual harassment consistent with Federal Regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106, Subpart D) to include quid pro quo, hostile environment harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. When students communicate this information to an instructor in-person, by email, or within writing assignments, the instructor will report that to the Title IX Coordinator to ensure students receive support from the Title IX Office. A reporting form is available at https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?SouthernUtahUniv

Non-Discrimination Statement

SUU is committed to fostering an inclusive community of lifelong learners and believes our university's encompassing of different views, beliefs, and identities makes us stronger, more innovative, and better prepared for the global society.

SUU does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services.

SUU strives to cultivate a campus environment that encourages freedom of expression from diverse viewpoints. We encourage all to dialogue within a spirit of respect, civility, and decency.

For additional information on non-discrimination, please see SUU Policy 5.27 and/or visit https://www.suu.edu/nondiscrimination.

Pregnancy

Students who are or become pregnant during this course may receive reasonable modifications to facilitate continued access and participation in the course. Pregnancy and related conditions are broadly defined to include pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, lactation, related medical conditions, and recovery. To obtain reasonable modifications, please make a request to title9@suu.edu. To learn more visit: https://www.suu.edu/titleix/pregnancy.html.

Disclaimer Statement

Information contained in this syllabus, other than the grading, late assignments, makeup work, and attendance policies, may be subject to change with advance notice, as deemed appropriate by the instructor.