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Rotary Wing Systems and Procedures

Course CodeATAC-403
Lecture hours per week
Lab hours per week
Course AvailabilityOpen
Description

This course will expand on basic concepts taught in ATAC 402.

Students will undergo theory training in rotary wing systems and maintenance procedures, as well as practical experience in the lab portion of the course. The practical portion will include maintenance of tail rotor driveshafts; freewheel unit operation and inspection; main rotor head disassembly, inspection and re-assembly; main rotor assembly static and dynamic balancing; tail rotor removal, installation and rigging; main rotor head and swashplate removal and re-installation.

In the lab, students are expected to understand the importance of following manufacturers maintenance instructions and other regulatory requirements. At the conclusion of the maintenance events, students will also be required to provide a acceptable maintenance released statement that is in compliance with CAR 571.10.

While undergoing training, students will become familiar with helicopter standard practices including: safe ground handling, safety around a running helicopter while performing associated maintenance procedures.

This course will familiarize students with some of the the activities that apprentices will experience while working in a helicopter approved maintenance organization and prepare them to thrive in that environment.

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