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Southern Utah University
Southern Utah University
Fall Semester 2025

AMT- Powerplant 4&5 (Face-to-Face)

AMTP 1350-02

Course: AMTP 1350-02
Credits: 6
Term: Fall Semester 2025
Department: AVTN
CRN: 31973

Course Description

This course has been designed to meet the regulatory and content requirements of Federal Aviation Regulation 14 CFR 147 for the Powerplant portion of the A&P license. Course instructions identify and satisfy all current Airman Certification Standards. This course focuses on the Rolls Royce M250 turbine engine (or equivalent), providing a comprehensive introduction to turbine engine components and maintenance procedures. Additionally this course will focus on principles and theories of operation concerning turbo fan/prop/shaft type engine systems. Students will engage in teardown and reassembly labs, covering key areas such as fuel distribution, lubrication, compressor and turbine blade repairs, and engine inspection techniques. The course also includes hands-on experience with propeller theory, blade repairs, and auxiliary power units (APUs). Through practical labs, quizzes, and exams, students will develop essential skills in engine ignition, starting systems, fire protection, and troubleshooting, preparing them for advanced engine maintenance and repair tasks. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): AMTG 1200 and AMTG 1300 and AMTG 1400 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C

Instructor Information

  • Instructor: Bruce Johnson
  • Teacher’s Assistant: TBD
  • Office: Old Vivint Building, 2460 W 400 N, Room 119
  • Office Hours: Wed 10 am - 4:30 or by appointment 
  • E-mail: brucejohnson3@suu.edu
  • Office: (435) 865-8474, Cell 435-760-3057

Required Texts

Required Text(s):

Recommended Text(s):


Commercial References (can be purchased in print form from the sources listed, the SUU bookstore, Amazon.com, or other commercial sources)

Learning Outcomes

Students will gain an understanding of:

  • Course Content, Turbine Engines:
    • Lubrication Systems
    • Cooling Systems
    • Electrical Power Systems
    • Ignition and Starting Systems
    • Exhaust Systems
    • Engine Indicating Systems
    • Propeller Systems
    • Fire Protection Systems
    • Regulatory Compliance and Inspection

Course Outline

Important Note: Refer to the course Modules for the specific schedule, which will include dates and times. Activity and assignment details will be explained in detail within each week's corresponding learning module. If you have any questions, please contact your instructor.

Course Outcomes: Turbine Engines
  • Demonstrates Understanding of:
    • Theory and development, operating principles, design and construction, nomenclature, inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting concepts. This Class will review and reinforce what was covered in AMTP-1100

  • Demonstrates Ability to:
    • (General understanding incorporated into specific systems below)

Lubrication Systems
  • Demonstrates Understanding of:
    • Oil system theory, components, flow, and operating principles.
  • Demonstrates Ability to:
    • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks from improper oil use/mixing, incorrect handling/storage/disposal, and not following manufacturer recommendations.
    • Inspect oil cooler; determine correct oil type; identify oil filter bypass indicators; approve oils for climate; locate oil sampling procedures; inspect filters/screens; adjust oil pressure; identify/replace components; troubleshoot oil pressure/temperature issues; identify metal in filters; remove/inspect chip detectors.

Fuel Systems
  • Demonstrates Understanding of:
    • Turbine engine fuel system theory, fuel types and characteristics, fuel storage and distribution, fuel pumps, filters, and heaters, fuel controls, fuel metering systems, and electronic fuel control (FADEC integration).
  • Demonstrates Ability to:
    • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks from fuel contamination, improper handling, misfueling, leaks, and failure to follow manufacturer procedures.
    • Inspect fuel tanks, lines, pumps, and filters; check fuel control rigging; troubleshoot fuel pressure and flow problems; service and replace fuel filters; perform leak checks; calibrate fuel quantity systems; test fuel control units; troubleshoot and repair electronic fuel metering systems.

Cooling Systems
  • Demonstrates Understanding of:
    • Turbine engine cooling system theory, airflow management, cowlings, nacelles, baffles, seals, cooling fans, and temperature control strategies for engine components.
  • Demonstrates Ability to:
    • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks from blocked cooling passages, damaged baffles or seals, improper installation, and inadequate clearance.
    • Inspect cowlings, nacelles, and baffles for damage and fit; replace damaged seals; verify cooling airflow paths; troubleshoot abnormal temperature readings caused by airflow restrictions; ensure correct installation of cooling components after maintenance.

Electrical Power Systems
  • Demonstrates Understanding of:
    • Generators, alternators, starter generators, voltage regulators, overvoltage/overcurrent protection, DC and AC generation systems, cable/wire sizing, dual-generator paralleling, wiring, switches, and protective devices.
  • Demonstrates Ability to:
    • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks from polarity errors, improper annunciator light responses, unsafe energized circuit work, and wiring near flammable fluids.
    • Inspect wiring/switches/protective devices; verify replacement component suitability; replace/inspect generators or alternators; troubleshoot generating systems; install/remove direct-drive starters; troubleshoot starter systems; inspect cables; determine wire size; repair broken wires; replace bundle lacing; troubleshoot with schematics; inspect starter generators; inspect connectors.

Ignition & Starting Systems
  • Demonstrates Understanding of:
    • Ignition theory, solid-state systems, FADEC, engine starters, turbine ignition systems, pneumatic starters.
  • Demonstrates Ability to:
    • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks with capacitor discharge ignition systems.
    • Troubleshoot/repair ignition systems; inspect/repair starting systems; inspect ignition harness; troubleshoot ignition switch circuits; identify/replace igniter plugs; troubleshoot turbine igniters; inspect ignition systems and igniters.

Exhaust Systems
  • Demonstrates Understanding of:
    • Exhaust theory, components, operation, noise suppression (mufflers, hush kits, augmenter tubes), thrust reverser theory and operation.
  • Demonstrates Ability to:
    • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks from improper maintenance, reversing system hazards, exhaust failures, and ground operation dangers.
    • Identify exhaust types; inspect components; locate thrust reverser troubleshooting procedures.

Engine Indicating Systems
  • Demonstrates Understanding of:
    • Fuel flow, temperature (EGT, oil, cylinder head, turbine inlet), speed indicators, pressure indicators (air, fuel, manifold, oil), position indicators, torque meters, EPR, EICAS, FADEC, ECAM, range markings, annunciator lights.
  • Demonstrates Ability to:
    • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks from instrument damage or miscalibration.
    • Troubleshoot oil temperature/low fuel pressure systems; remove/inspect/install fuel-flow gauges; identify tachometer components; check fuel flow transmitter power supply; inspect tachometer markings; install/remove EGT components; locate EPR troubleshooting procedures; troubleshoot tachometer/EGT systems; inspect EGT probes; inspect low fuel pressure warning systems; repair low oil pressure warning systems; inspect oil temperature probes.

Fire Protection Systems
  • Demonstrates Understanding of:
    • Types of fires/fire zones, detection/warning systems, maintenance/inspection requirements, extinguishing agents, system types and operation.
  • Demonstrates Ability to:
    • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks with discharge cartridges, extinguishing agents, and energized circuits.
    • Troubleshoot/repair detection systems; identify sensing units; inspect continuous loop, thermal switch, thermocouple systems; locate troubleshooting procedures; inspect extinguisher blowout plugs; inspect containers (including hydrostatic testing); inspect squibs; inspect flame detectors; test warning systems; identify continuous loop components.

Regulatory Compliance & Inspection
  • Demonstrates Understanding of:
    • Inspection requirements under 14 CFR Parts 43 & 91, life-limited part replacement, special inspections, FAA-approved data usage, compliance with service bulletins/ADs/TCDSs, recordkeeping requirements.
  • Demonstrates Ability to:
    • Identify, assess, and mitigate hazards when working on operating turbine engines.
    • Evaluate for FAA compliance; perform records inspections; verify AD compliance; determine engine eligibility; confirm TCDS/specifications; perform partial inspections; check control operation; inspect for leaks; inspect accessories; verify life-limited part times; perform partial 100-hour inspections.

Propeller Systems
  • Demonstrates Understanding of:
    • Propeller theory and operation, types/blade design, pitch control/adjustment, constant-speed propeller/governor theory and operation, reverse/beta range operation, servicing, maintenance, inspection requirements, removal/installation, balancing, TCDS, synchronization systems, ice control systems.
  • Demonstrates Ability to:
    • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks from ground operation, improper maintenance, and control system repair errors.
    • Remove/install propellers; check blade tracking; inspect for condition/airworthiness; measure blade angle; repair aluminum blades; lubricate propellers; balance fixed-pitch props; adjust governors; identify range of operation; repair leading/trailing edge damage; determine acceptable alterations; inspect/repair anti-ice/de-ice systems; inspect/service/repair fixed-pitch, constant-speed, feathering props, and governors.

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 | Percentage of Final Grade
  • Quizzes | 30%
  • Labs | 30%
  • Midterm & Final | 30%
  • 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% 
  • B     < 87% to 84%  Good Work
  • B-    < 84% to 80% 
  • C+   < 80% to 77% 
  • C     < 77% to 70%  Average Work
  • D+   < 70% to 67% 
  • D     < 67% to 64%  Poor Work
  • D-    < 64% to 61%
  • F      < 61% to 0%   Failing Work

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

ALL COURSE WORK MUST BE COMPLETED.

Late Work Policy:

Late assignments are strongly discouraged with immediate consequences.

For each day an assignment is late, you will be docked 1.5% until you get to 50%. After 30 days late, a 0% penalty will be applied. (This applies automatically in Canvas.)

Attendance: Everyone will be granted three free absences per course. Hours must be made up in the form of a PowerPoint presentation covering the topic missed in class or assigned by the instructor. Alternate makeup to be approved by the instructor. 

Attendance Policy

To satisfy FAA requirements, students are expected to be present for all course lectures and labs. Students are allowed three absences per course.  Students must make-up all missed instruction and/or lab time prior to the end of the semester to receive credit for the course. Students that 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. A student cannot receive credit for a class to which they have missing assignments.

Course Fees

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

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.

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.