AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING
About the Course
AME is a Licensed Course runs under the Directorate General Of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Ministry of Civil Aviation, Govt of India. A candidate requires a lot of skills to get awarded AME License. AME performs maintenance and repair of aircraft & aircraft components. The candidate requires a lot of passion and skills to complete AME Course. Aircraft Maintenance Engineers may perform repairs, troubleshoot problems, and conduct inspections and upgradation of aircraft. Before the flight, AME is supposed to inspect the aircraft and after required maintenance & high-level inspection along with his /her Technical team, he/she (Valid License Holder) certifies that the particular aircraft is fit to fly. In Indian aviation, Maintenance Department (AME & Technical Team) has a very bright future. The golden era has been started who desire to build their career in aviation.
IN AME SECTION
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Course Duration
The Aircraft Maintenance Engineering course duration is as follows:-
- The Aircraft Maintenance Engineering course is a licensing Training program, to become eligible for an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license holder as per The Aircraft Rules 1937, Rule 61 and Civil Aviation Requirement(CAR-66).
The candidates have to go for the 3-year Basic Aircraft Maintenance Engineering training program from any CAR-147 Basic Training Organization approved by DGCA, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Govt. of India. After Completion of Basic Training, the candidate has to go for practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft from any DGCA-approved CAR-145 organization. During this, candidates have to pass all the AME module examinations as per their stream and chosen category of licensing (conducted by CEO-DGCA, Govt. of India). After acquiring the practical experience and passing all the modules examinations, Candidates will be eligible to undergo CAR-147 (type training program) with S-OJT(Structural On Job Training) to get the AME license in their respective category from DGCA Ministry of Civil Aviation, Govt. of India.
- Candidates have to acquire Practical Maintenance experience in operating aircraft for 5 years for Category B1.1, B1.3, and B2 and a period of 3 years for Category B1.2, B1.4 & B3 from any DGCA-approved CAR-145 Organization. During tenure, Candidates need to clear all the AME modules examination as per their stream and chosen category of license (Conducted by CEO-DGCA, Govt. of India). After acquiring the practical experience and passing all the modules exams, Candidates are eligible to undergo the CAR-147 type training program with S-OJT(Structural On Job Training) to get the AME license in their respective category from DGCA Ministry of Civil Aviation, Govt. of India.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Course Eligibility
The candidates who look forward to becoming an AME have to comply following eligibility criteria:-
- Candidates must pass 10+2 PCM from any recognized board or university or its equivalent or AICTE-approved 3 years engineering diploma in any stream or any higher qualification in science with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
- The applicant should not have color blindness and should have been assessed medically fit by a registered medical practitioner to perform the scope of work applied for.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Course Streams
The Aircraft Maintenance Engineering course has limited and defined streams. It comprises only 2 streams
Mechanical Stream:
The syllabus related to the study of engines, airframes, and Components of aircraft. It comprises License Category A and Category B1 & B3. Further, It is classified into four Subcategories: -
- A1 & B1.1: Aeroplane fitted with a turbine engine.
- A2 & B1.2: Aeroplane fitted with a piston engine.
- A3 & B1.3 Helicopter fitted with a turbine engine.
- A4 & B1.4 Helicopter fitted with a piston engine.
Avionics Stream:
The syllabus related to the study of Aircraft instruments, Electrical, Radio, and Navigation systems of aircraft. Its related license category is Cat. B2.
Mechanical Stream:
The syllabus related to the study of engines, airframes, and Components of aircraft. It comprises License Category A and Category B1 & B3. Further, It is classified into four Subcategories:
- A1 & B1.1: Aeroplane fitted with a turbine engine.
- A2 & B1.2: Aeroplane fitted with a piston engine.
- A3 & B1.3 Helicopter fitted with a turbine engine.
- A4 & B1.4 Helicopter fitted with a piston engine.
Avionics Stream:
The syllabus related to the study of Aircraft instruments, Electrical, Radio, and Navigation systems of aircraft. Its related license category is Cat. B2.
SYLLABUS OF COURSE (B1.2) AS PER CAR-66
MOUDLE-3 (ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTAL)
| 3.1 Electron Theory •Structure and distribution of electrical charges within atoms, molecules, ions, compounds; • Molecular structure of conductors, semiconductors and insulators |
| 3.2 Static Electricity and conduction •Static electricity and distribution of electrostatic charges; •Electrostatic laws of attraction and repulsion; Units of charge, Coulomb's Law; •Conduction of electricity in solids, liquids, gases and a vacuum |
| 3.3 Electrical Terminology •The following terms, their units and factors affecting them: potential difference, electromotive force, voltage, current, resistance, conductance, charge, conventional current flow, electron flow. |
| 3.4 Generation of Electricity •Production of electricity by the following methods: light, heat, friction, pressure, chemical action, magnetism and motion. |
| 3.5 DC Source of Electricity •Construction and basic chemical action of: primary cells, secondary cells, lead acid cells, nickel cadmium cells, other alkaline cells; Cells connected in series and parallel; Internal resistance and its effect on a battery; •Construction, materials and operation of thermocouples; Operation of photo-cells |
| 3.6 DC Circuits •Ohms Law, Kirchoff's Voltage and Current Laws; •Calculations using the above laws to find resistance, voltage and current; •Significance of the internal resistance of a supply. |
| 3.7 Resistance/Resistors •Resistance and affecting factors; •Specific resistance; •Resistor colour code, values and tolerances, preferred values, wattage ratings •Resistors in series and parallel; •Calculation of total resistance using series, parallel and series parallel combinations; •Operation and use of potentiometers and rheostats; •Operation of Wheatstone Bridge. •Positive and negative temperature coefficient conductance; •Fixed resistors, stability, tolerance and limitations, methods of construction; •Variable resistors, thermistors, voltage dependent resistors; •Construction of potentiometers and rheostats; •Construction of Wheatstone Bridge |
| 3.8 Power •Power, work and energy (kinetic and potential); •Dissipation of power by a resistor; •Power formula; •Calculations involving power, work and energy |
| 3.9 Capacitance/Capacitor •Operation and function of a capacitor; •Factors affecting capacitance area of plates, distance between plates, number of plates, dielectric and dielectric constant, working voltage, voltage rating; •Capacitor types, construction and function; •Capacitor colour coding; •Calculations of capacitance and voltage in series and parallel circuits; •Exponential charge and discharge of a capacitor, time constants; •Testing of capacitors. |
| 3.10 Magnetism •Theory of magnetism; •Properties of a magnet •Action of a magnet suspended in the Earth's magnetic field; •Magnetisation and demagnetisation; •Magnetic shielding; •Various types of magnetic material; •Electromagnets construction and principles of operation; •Hand clasp rules to determine: magnetic field around current carrying conductor. •Magnetomotive force, field strength, magnetic flux density, permeability, hysteresis loop, retentivity, coercive force reluctance, saturation point, eddy currents; •Precautions for care and storage of magnets |
| 3.11 Inductance/Inductor •Faraday's Law; •Action of inducing a voltage in a conductor moving in a magnetic field; •Induction principles; •Effects of the following on the magnitude of an induced voltage: magnetic field strength, rate of change of flux, number of conductor turns; •Mutual induction; •The effect the rate of change of primary current and mutual inductance has on induced voltage; •Factors affecting mutual inductance: number of turns in coil, physical size of coil, permeability of coil, position of coils with respect to each other; •Lenz's Law and polarity determining rules; •Back emf, self induction; •Saturation point; •Principle uses of inductors; |
| 3.12 DC Motor/Generator Theory •Basic motor and generator theory; •Construction and purpose of components in DC generator; •Operation of, and factors affecting output and direction of current flow in DC generators; •Operation of, and factors affecting output power, torque, speed and direction of rotation of DC motors; •Series wound, shunt wound and compound motors; •Starter Generator construction. |
| 3.13 AC Theory •Sinusoidal waveform: phase, period, frequency, cycle;Instantaneous, average, root mean square, peak, peak to peak current values and calculations of these values, in relation to voltage, current and power •Triangular/Square waves; •Single/3 phase principles. |
| 3.14 Resistive (R), Capacitive (C) and Inductive (L) Circuits •Phase relationship of voltage and current in L, C andR circuits, parallel, series and series parallel; •Power dissipation in L, C and R circuits; •Impedance, phase angle, power factor and current calculations; •True power, apparent power and reactive power calculations. |
| 3.15 Transformers •Transformer construction principles and operation; Module-04 (Electronic Fundamentals) Task No. Description 4.1 Semiconductors 4.1.1 Diodes •Diode symbols; •Diode characteristics and properties; •Diodes in series and parallel; •Main characteristics and use of silicon controlled rectifiers (thyristors), light emitting diode, photo conductive diode, varistor, rectifier diodes; •Functional testing of diodes. 4.1.2 Transistors •Transistor symbols; •Transformer losses and methods for overcoming them; •Transformer action under load and no-load conditions; •Power transfer, efficiency, polarity markings; •Calculation of line and phase voltages and currents; •Calculation of power in a three phase system; •Primary and Secondary current, voltage, turns ratio, power, efficiency; •Auto transformers. |
| 3.16 Filters •Operation, application and uses of the following filters: low pass, high pass, band pass, band stop. |
| 3.17 AC Generators •Rotation of loop in a magnetic field and waveform produced; •Operation and construction of revolving armature and revolving field type AC generators; •Single phase, two phase and three phase alternators; •Three phase star and delta connections advantages anduses; •Permanent Magnet Generators. |
| 3.18 AC Motors •Construction, principles of operation and characteristics of: AC synchronous and induction motors both single and polyphase; •Methods of speed control and direction of rotation; •Methods of producing a rotating field: capacitor, inductor, shaded or split pole. |
Module-04 (Electronic Fundamentals)
| 4.1 Semiconductors 4.1.1 Diodes •Diode symbols; •Diode characteristics and properties; •Diodes in series and parallel; •Main characteristics and use of silicon controlled rectifiers (thyristors), light emitting diode, photo conductive diode, varistor, rectifier diodes; •Functional testing of diodes. |
| 4.1.2 Transistors •Transistor symbols •Component description and orientation; •Transistor characteristics and properties. |
| 4.1.3 Integrated Circuits •Description and operation of logic circuits and linear circuits/operational amplifiers. |
| 4.2 Printed Circuits Board •Description and use of printed circuit boards. |
| 4.3 Servomechanism •Understanding of the following terms: Open and closed loop systems, feedback, follow up, analogue transducers; •Principles of operation and use of the following synchro system components/features: resolvers, differential, control and torque, transformers, inductance and capacitance transmitters. |
MODULE-05 (Digital Technique/Electronic instruments System)
| 5.1 Electronic Instruments System •Typical systems arrangements and cockpit layout of electronic instrument systems. |
| 5.10 Fiber Optics •Advantages and disadvantages of fibre optic data transmission over electrical wire propagation; •Fibre optic data bus; •Fibre optic related terms; Terminations; Couplers, control terminals, remote terminals; •Application of fibre optics in aircraft systems. |
| 5.11 Electronic Displays •Principles of operation of common types of displays used in modern aircraft, including Cathode Ray Tubes, Light Emitting Diodes and Liquid Crystal Display. |
| 5.12 Electrostatic Sensitive Devices •Special handling of components sensitive to electrostatic discharges; •Awareness of risks and possible damage, component and personnel anti-static protection devices. |
| 5.13 Software Management Control •Awareness of restrictions, airworthiness requirements and possible catastrophic effects of unapproved changes to software programmes |
| 5.14 Electromagnetic Environment •Influence of the following phenomena on maintenance practices for electronic system: EMC-Electromagnetic Compatibility EMI-Electromagnetic Interference HIRF-High Intensity Radiated Field Lightning/lightning protection. |
| 5.15 Typical Electronic/Digital Aircraft System •General arrangement of typical electronic/digital aircraft systems and associated BITE(Built In Test Equipment) testing such as: ACARS-ARINC Communication and Addressing and Reporting System EICAS-Engine Indication and Crew Alerting System FBW-Fly by Wire FMS-Flight Management System IRS-Inertial reference system ECAM-Electronic Centralised Aircraft Monitoring EFIS-Electronic Flight Instrument System GPS-Global Positioning System TCAS-Traffic Collission Avoidance system Integrated modular Avionics Cabin Information system. |
Module 6 (Materials and Hardware)
| 6.1 Aircraft Materials– Ferrous •Characteristics, properties and identification of common alloy steels used in aircraft; •Heat treatment and application of alloy steels •Testing of ferrous materials for hardness, tensile strength, fatigue strength and impact resistance |
| 6.2 Aircraft Materials- Non Ferrous •Characteristics, properties and identification of common non-ferrous materials used in aircraft; •Heat treatment and application of non-ferrous materials; •Testing of non-ferrous material for hardness, tensile strength, fatigue strength and impact resistance |
| 6.3 Aircraft Materials- Composite and Non-Metallic 6.3.1 Composite and Non-metallic other than wood and fabric •Characteristics, properties and identification of common composite and nonmetallic materials, other than wood, used in aircraft; •Sealant and bonding agents •The detection of defects/deterioration in composite and non-metallic material. •Repair of composite and non-metallic material. |
| 6.3.2 Wooden Structure •Construction methods of wooden airframe structures; •Characteristics, properties and types of wood and glue used in aeroplanes; •Preservation and maintenance of wooden structure; •Types of defects in wood material and wooden structures •The detection of defects in wooden structure; •Repair of wooden structure |
| 6.3.3 Fabric Covering •Characteristics, properties and types of fabrics used in aeroplanes; •Inspections methods for fabric; •Types of defects in fabric; •Repair of fabric coverin |
| 6.4 Corrosion •Chemical fundamentals; •Formation by, galvanic action process, microbiological, stress; •Types of corrosion and their identification; •Causes of corrosion; •Material types, susceptibility to corrosion. |
| 6.5 Fasteners |
| 6.5.1 Screw Threads •Screw nomenclature; •Thread forms, dimensions and tolerances for standard threads used in aircraft; •Measuring screw threads |
| 6.5.2 Bolts, Studs and Screws •Bolt types: specification, identification and marking of aircraft bolts, international standards; •Nuts: self locking, anchor, standard types; •Machine screws: aircraft specifications; •Studs: types and uses, insertion and removal; •Self tapping screws, dowels |
| 6.5.3 Locking Devices •Tab and spring washers, locking plates, split pins, plain nuts, wire locking, quick release fasteners, keys, circlips, cotter pins |
| 6.5.4 Aircraft Rivets •Types of solid and blind rivets: specifications and identification, heattreatment |
| 6.6 Pipes and Unions •Identification of, and types of rigid and flexible pipes and their connectors used in aircraft; •Standard unions for aircraft hydraulic, fuel, oil, pneumatic and air system pipes |
| 6.7 Springs •Types of springs, materials, characteristics and applications |
| 6.8 Bearings •Purpose of bearings, loads, material, construction; Types of bearings and their application |
| 6.9 Transmission •Gear types and their application; •Gear ratios, reduction and multiplication gear systems, driven and driving gears, idler gears, mesh patterns; •Belts and pulleys, chains and sprockets |
| 6.10 Control Cables •Types of cables; End fittings, turnbuckles and compensation devices; •Pulleys and cable system components; •Bowden cables; •Aircraft flexible control systems. |
| 6.11 Electrical Cables and Connectors •Cable types, construction and characteristics; •High tension and co-axial cables; •Crimping; •Connector types, pins, plugs, sockets, insulators, current and voltage rating, •coupling, identification codes. |
Module 7A (Maintenance Practice)
| 7.1 Safety Precautions-Aircraft and Workshop •Aspects of safe working practices including precautions to take when working with electricity, gases especially oxygen, oils and chemicals. Also, instruction in the remedial action to be taken in the event of a fire or another accident with one or more of these hazards including knowledge on extinguishing agents. |
| 7.2 Workshop Practices •Care of tools, control of tools, use of workshop materials; •Dimensions, allowances and tolerances, standards of workmanship; •Calibration of tools and equipment, calibration standards. |
| 7.3 Tools •Common hand tool types; •Common power tool types; •Operation and use of precision measuring tools; •Lubrication equipment and methods. •Operation, function and use of electrical general test equipment |
| 7.4 Avionics General Test Equipments •Operation, function and use of avionic general test equipment. |
| 7.5 Engineering Drawings, Diagrams and Standards •Drawing types and diagrams, their symbols, dimensions, tolerances and projections; •Identifying title block information •Microfilm, microfiche and computerized presentations; •Specification 100 of the Air Transport Association (ATA) of America; •Aeronautical and other applicable standards including •ISO, AN, MS, NAS and MIL; •Wiring diagrams and schematic diagrams |
| 7.6 Fits and Clearances •Drill sizes for bolt holes, classes of fits; •Common system of fits and clearances; •Schedule of fits and clearances for aircraft and engines; •Limits for bow, twist and wear; •Standard methods for checking shafts, bearings |
| 7.7 Electrical Wiring Interconnection System(EWIS) • Continuity, insulation and bonding techniques and testing; •Use of crimp tools: hand and hydraulic operated; •Testing of crimp joints; •Connector pin removal and insertion; •Co-axial cables: testing and installation precautions; •Wiring protection techniques: Cable looming and loomsupport, cable clamps, protective sleeving techniquesincluding heat shrink wrapping, shielding. •EWIS installations, inspection, repair, maintenance andcleanliness standards. |
| 7.8 Riveting •Riveted joints, rivet spacing and pitch; •Tools used for riveting and dimpling; •Inspection of riveted joints |
| 7.9 Pipes and Hoses •Bending and belling/flaring aircraft pipes; •Inspection and testing of aircraft pipes and hoses |
| 7.10 Springs •Inspection and testing of springs. |
| 7.11 Bearings •Testing, cleaning and inspection of bearings; •Lubrication requirements of bearings; •Defects in bearings and their causes |
| 7.12 Transmission •Inspection of gears, backlash; •Inspection of belts and pulleys, chains and sprockets; Inspection of screw jacks |
| 7.13 Control Cables •Swaging of end fittings; •Inspection and testing of control cables; •Bowden cables; aircraft flexible control systems |
| 7.14 Material Handling |
| 7.14.1 Sheet Metal •Marking out and calculation of bend allowance; Sheet metal working, including bending and forming; Inspection of sheet metal work. |
| 7.14.2 Composite and Non-Metallic •Bonding practices; •Environmental conditions Inspection methods |
| 7.15 Welding, Brazing, Soldering and Bonding •Soldering methods; inspection of soldered joints. •Welding and brazing methods; •Inspection of welded and brazed joints; •Bonding methods and inspection |
| 7.16 Aircraft Weight and Balance •Centre of Gravity/Balance limits calculation: use of relevant documents; •Preparation of aircraft for weighing; •Aircraft weighing; |
| 7.17 Aircraft Handling and Storage •Aircraft taxiing/towing and associated safety precautions; •Aircraft jacking, chocking, securing and associated safety precautions; •Aircraft storage methods; •Refuelling/defuelling procedures; •De-icing/anti-icing procedures; •Electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic ground supplies. •Effects of environmental conditions on aircraft handling and operation |
| 7.18 Disassembly, Inspection, Repair and Assembly Techniques •Types of defects and visual inspection techniques. •Corrosion removal, assessment and reprotection. •General repair methods, Structural Repair Manual; •Ageing, fatigue and corrosion control programmes; •Non destructive inspection techniques including, penetrant, radiographic, eddy current, ultrasonic and boroscope methods. •Disassembly and re-assembly techniques. •Trouble shooting techniques. |
| 7.19 Abnormal Events •Inspections following lightning strikes and HIRF penetration. •Inspections following abnormal events such as heavy landings and flight through turbulence. |
| 7.20 Maintenance Procedures •Maintenance planning; •Modification procedures; •Stores procedures; •Certification/release procedures; •Interface with aircraft operation; •Maintenance Inspection/Quality Control/Quality Assurance; •Additional maintenance procedures. •Control of life limited components. |
Module 8 (Basic Aerodynamics)
| 8.1 Physics of Atmosphere •International Standard Atmosphere (ISA), application to aerodynamics. |
| 8.2 Aerodynamics •Airflow around a body; •Boundary layer, laminar and turbulent flow, free stream flow, relative airflow,upwash and downwash, vortices, stagnation; •The terms: camber, chord, mean aerodynamic chord, profile (parasite) drag,induced drag, centre of pressure, angle of attack, wash in and wash out,fineness ratio, wing shape and aspect ratio;Thrust, Weight, Aerodynamic Resultant;Generation of Lift and Drag: Angle of Attack, Lift coefficient,Drag coefficient, polar curve, stall; Aerofoil contamination including ice, snow, frost. |
| 8.3 Theory of Flight •Relationship between lift, weight, thrust and drag; •Glide ratio; •Steady state flights, performance; •Theory of the turn; •Influence of load factor: stall, flight envelope and structural limitations; •Lift augmentation |
| 8.4 Flight Stability and Dynamics •Longitudinal, lateral and directional stability (active and passive) |
Module 9A (Human Factors)
| 9.1 General •The need to take human factors into account; •Incidents attributable to human factors/human error; •Murphy's’ law |
| 9.2 Human Performance and Limitation •Vision; •Hearing; •Information processing; •Attention and perception; •Memory; •Claustrophobia and physical access |
| 9.3 Social Psychology •Responsibility: individual and group; •Motivation and de-motivation; •Peer pressure; •Culture’ issues; •Team working; •Management, supervision and leadership |
| 9.4 Factors Affecting Performances •Fitness/health; •Stress: domestic and work related; •Time pressure and deadlines; •Workload: overload and underload; •Sleep and fatigue, shiftwork; •Alcohol, medication, drug abuse |
| 9.5 Physical Environment •noise and fumes; •Illumination; •Climate and temperature; •Motion and vibration; •Working environment |
| 9.6 Tasks •Physical work; •Repetitive tasks; •Visual inspection; •Complex systems. |
| 9.7 Communication •Within and between teams; •Work logging and recording; •Keeping up to date, currency; •Dissemination of information |
| 9.8 Human Error •Error models and theories; •Types of error in maintenance tasks; •Implications of errors (i.e accidents) •Avoiding and managing errors |
| 9.9 Hazards in the Workplace •Recognising and avoiding hazards; •Dealing with emergencies |
Module 10 (Aviation Legislation)
| 10.1 Regulatory Framework •Role of International Civil Aviation Organisation; •The Aircraft Act and Rules made there under •Role of the DGCA; •Relationship between CAR-21, CAR-M, CAR-145, CAR-66, CAR 147 •The Aircraft Rules ( Applicable to Aircraft Maintenance and Release) •Aeronautical Information Circulars ( Applicable to Aircraft Maintenance and •Release) •CAR Sections 1 and 2 |
| 10.2 CAR-66 Certifying Staff – Maintenance<br •Detailed understanding of CAR-66 |
| 10.3 CAR-145- Approved Maintenance Organisation •Detailed understanding of CAR-145 and CAR M Subpart F |
| 10.4 Aircraft Operations •Commercial Air Transport/Commercial Operations •Air Operators Certificates; •Operators Responsibilities, in particular regarding continuing airworthinessand maintenance; •Documents to be carried on board; •Aircraft Play carding (Markings) |
| 10.5 Aircraft Certification
General •Certification rules: such as FAA & EACS 23/25/27/29; •Type Certification; • Supplemental Type Certification; •CAR-21 Design/Production Organisation Approvals. •Aircraft Modifications and repairs approval and certification •Permit to fly requirements. Documents •Certificate of Airworthiness; •Certificate of Registration; •Noise Certificate; •Weight Schedule; •Radio Station Licence and Approval. |
| 10.6 CAR-M •Detail understanding of CAR M provisions related to Continuing Airworthiness •Detailed understanding of CAR-M |
| 10.7 Applicable National and International Requirements •Maintenance Programme, Maintenance checks and inspections; •Master Minimum Equipment Lists, Minimum Equipment List, Dispatch Deviation Lists; •Airworthiness Directives; Service Bulletins, manufacturers service information; Modifications and repairs; •Maintenance documentation: maintenance manuals, structural repair manual, illustrated parts catalogue, etc. •Continuing airworthiness; •Test flights; •ETOPS /EDTO, maintenance and dispatch requirements; •RVSM, maintenance and dispatch requirements •RNP, MNPS Operations All Weather Operations, •Category 2/3 operations and minimum equipment requirements |
| 10.8 Safety Management System •State Safety Programme •Basic Safety Concepts •Hazards & Safety Risks •SMS Operation •SMS Safety performance •Safety Assurance |
| 10.9 Fuel Tank Safety •Special Federal Aviation Regulations (SFARs) from 14 CFR SFAR 88 of the FAA and of JAA TGL 47 •Concept of CDCCL, •Airworthiness Limitations Items (ALI) |
Module 11B (Piston Aeroplane Aerodynamics, Structure and Systems)
| 11.1 Theory of Flight |
| 11.1.1 Aeroplane Aerodynamics and Flight Controls •Operation and effect of: roll control: ailerons and spoilers; pitch control: elevators, stabilators, variable incidence stabilizers and canards; yaw control, rudder limiters; •Control using elevons, ruddervators; •High lift devices, slots, slats, flaps, flaperons; •Drag inducing devices, spoilers, lift dumpers, speed brakes; •Effects of wing fences, saw tooth leading edges; •Boundary layer control using, vortex generators, stall wedges or leading edge devices; •Operation and effect of trim tabs, balance and anti -balance(leading) tabs, servo tabs, spring tabs, mass balance, control surface bias, aerodynamic balance panels; |
| 11.2 Airframe Structures – General Concepts •Airworthiness requirements for structural strength; Structural classification, primary, secondary and tertiary; •Fail safe, safe life, damage tolerance concepts; •Zonal and station identification systems; •Stress, strain, bending, compression, shear, torsion, tension, hoop stress, fatigue; •Drains and ventilation provisions; •System installation provisions; •Lightning strike protection provision. •Aircraft bonding. •Construction methods of: stressed skin fuselage, formers, stringers, longerons, bulkheads, frames, doublers, struts, ties, beams, floor structures, reinforcement, •Methods of skinning, anti-corrosive protection, wing, empennage and engine attachments; •Structure assembly techniques: riveting, bolting, bonding; •Methods of surface protection, such as chromating, anodising, painting; •Surface cleaning; •Airframe symmetry: methods of alignment and symmetry checks |
| 11.3 Airframe Structures – Aeroplanes |
| 11.3.1 Fuselage •Construction and pressurization sealing; •Wing, tail-plane pylon and undercarriage attachments; •Seat installation; •Doors and emergency exits: construction and operation; •Window and windscreen attachment. |
| 11.3.2 Wings •Construction; •Fuel storage; •Landing gear, pylon, control surface and high lift/drag attachments. |
| 11.3.3 Stabilisers •Construction; •Control surface attachment |
| 11.3.4 Flight Control Surfaces •Construction and attachment; •Balancing — mass and aerodynamic |
| 11.3.5 Nacelles/Pylons •Nacelles/Pylons: •Construction; •Firewalls; •Engine mounts |
| 11.5 Instruments/Avionics System |
| 1.5.1 Instruments System •Pitot static: altimeter, air speed indicator, vertical speed indicator; •Gyroscopic: artificial horizon, attitude director, direction indicator, horizontal situation indicator, turn and slip indicator, turn coordinator; •Compasses: direct reading, remote reading; •Angle of attack indication, stall warning systems. •Glass cockpit; •Other aircraft system indication |
| 11.5.2 Avionics System •Fundamentals of system lay-outs and operation of: Auto Flight (ATA 22); Communications (ATA 23); Navigation Systems (ATA 34) |
| 11.6 Electrical Power •Batteries Installation and Operation; •DC power generation; •Voltage regulation; •Power distribution; •Circuit protection; |
| 11.14 Lights •External: navigation, anti collision, landing, taxiing, ice; •Internal: cabin, cockpit, cargo; Emergency. |
Module 16 (Piston Engine)
| 16.1 Fundamentals •Mechanical, thermal and volumetric efficiencies; •Operating principles — 2 stroke, 4 stroke, Otto and Diesel; •Piston displacement and compression ratio; •Engine configuration and firing order |
| 16.2 Engine Performance •Power calculation and measurement; •Factors affecting engine power; •Mixtures/leaning, pre-ignition. |
| 16.3 Engine Construction •Crank case, crank shaft, cam shafts, sumps; •Accessory gearbox; •Cylinder and piston assemblies; •Connecting rods, inlet and exhaust manifolds; •Valve mechanisms; •Propeller reduction gearboxes. |
| 16.4 Engine Fuel System |
| 16.4.1 Carburetors •Types, construction and principles of operation; •Icing and heating. |
| 16.4.2 Fuel Injection System •Types, construction and principles of operation. |
| 16.4.3 Electronic Engine Control •Operation of engine control and fuel metering systems including electronic engine control (FADEC); •Systems lay-out and components. |
| 16.5 Starting and Ignition System •Starting systems, pre-heat systems; •Magneto types, construction and principles of operation; •Ignition harnesses, spark plugs; •Low and high tension systems. |
| 16.6 Induction, Exhaust and Cooling Systems •Construction and operation of: induction systems including alternate air systems; •Exhaust systems, engine cooling systems — air and liquid. |
| 16.7 Supercharging/Turbocharging •Principles and purpose of supercharging and its effects on engine parameters; •Construction and operation of supercharging/turbocharging systems; •System terminology; •Control systems; •System protection |
| 16.8 Lubricants and Fuels •Properties and specifications; •Fuel additives; •Safety precautions. |
| 16.9 Lubrication System •System operation/lay-out and components |
| 16.10 Engine Indication System •Engine speed; •Cylinder head temperature; •Coolant temperature; •Oil pressure and temperature; •Exhaust Gas Temperature; •Fuel pressure and flow; •Manifold pressure. |
| 16.11 Powerplant Installation •Configuration of firewalls, cowlings, acoustic panels, engine mounts, anti- vibration mounts, hoses, pipes, feeders, connectors, wiring looms, control cables and rods, lifting points and drains |
| 16.12 Engine Monitoring and Ground Operation •Procedures for starting and ground run-up; •Interpretation of engine power output and parameters; •Inspection of engine and components: criteria, tolerances, and data specified by engine manufacturer |
| 16.13 Engine storage and Preservation •Preservation and de-preservation for the engine and accessories/ systems. |
Module 17 (Propeller)
| 17.1 Fundamentals •Blade element theory; •High/low blade angle, reverse angle, angle of attack, rotational speed; •Propeller slip; •Aerodynamic, centrifugal, and thrust forces; •Torque; •Relative airflow on blade angle of attack; •Vibration and resonance |
| 17.2 Propeller Construction •Construction methods and materials used in wooden, composite and metal propellers; •Blade station, blade face, blade shank, blade back and hub assembly; •Fixed pitch, controlInHousele pitch, constant speeding propeller; •Propeller/spinner installation |
| 17.3 Propeller Pitch Control •Speed control and pitch change methods, mechanical and electrical/electronic; •Feathering and reverse pitch; •Overspeed protection. |
| 17.4 Propeller Synchronizing •Synchronising and synchrophasing equipment |
| 17.5 Propeller Ice Protection •Fluid and electrical de-icing equipment |
| 17.6 Propeller Maintenance •Static and dynamic balancing; •Blade tracking; •Assessment of blade damage, erosion, corrosion, impact damage, delamination; •Propeller treatment/repair schemes; •Propeller engine running |
| 17.7 Propeller Storage and Preservation •Propeller preservation and de-preservation. |
SEMESTER WISE SYLLABUS B1.2
1ST SEMESTER TRAINING SYLLABUS
MECHANICAL B1.2
SEMESTER-I (THEORY)
| Module | Subject | Subject Code | Allotted Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7A | Maintenance Practice-Part A | AME 101 | 75 |
| 8 | Basic Aerodynamics | AME 102 | 50 |
| 10 | Aviation Legislation-Part A | AME 103 | 75 |
| TOTAL | 200 Hrs |
2nd Semester Training Syllabus
Mechanical B1.2
Semester-II (Theory)
| Module | Subject | Subject Code | Allotted Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Electrical Fundamentals-Part A | AME 201 | 50 |
| 7A | Maintenance Practice-Part B | AME 202 | 70 |
| 10 | Aviation Legislation-Part B | AME 203 | 80 |
| TOTAL | 200 Hrs |
IIIRD SEMESTER TRAINING SYLLABUS IN HOUSES
MECHANICAL B1.2
SEMESTER-III (THEORY)
| Module | Subject | Subject Code | Allotted Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Electrical Fundamentals-Part A | AME 301 | 60 |
| 7A | Maintenance Practice-Part C | AME 302 | 70 |
| 9 | Human Factors | AME 303 | 70 |
| TOTAL | 200 Hrs |
4TH SEMESTER TRAINING SYLLABUS IN HOUSE
MECHANICAL B1.2
SEMESTER-IV (THEORY)
| Module | Subject | Subject Code | Allotted Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Material and Hardware Part-A | AME 401 | 40 |
| 11B | Piston Aeroplane Aerodynamics, Structure and System Part-A | AME 402 | 80 |
| 16 | Piston Engine Part-A | AME 403 | 80 |
| TOTAL | 200 Hrs |
5TH SEMESTER TRAINING SYLLABUS IN HOUSE
MECHANICAL B1.2
SEMESTER-V (THEORY)
| Module | Subject | Subject Code | Allotted Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Material and Hardware Part-B | AME 501 | 40 |
| 11B | Piston Aeroplane Aerodynamics, Structure and System Part-B | AME 502 | 80 |
| 16 | Piston Engine Part-B | AME 503 | 80 |
| TOTAL | 200 Hrs |
6TH SEMESTER TRAINING SYLLABUS HOUSE
MECHANICAL B1.2
SEMESTER-VI (THEORY)
| Module | Subject | Subject Code | Allotted Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Electronic Fundamentals | AME 601 | 40 |
| 5 | Digital Technique/Electronic Instrument Systems | AME 602 | 40 |
| 11B | Piston Aeroplane Aerodynamics, Structure and System Part-C | AME 603 | 70 |
| 17 | Propeller | AME 604 | 50 |
| Total | 200 Hrs |
Get the Competitive Edge
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Career Opportunities
The Indian aviation industry is developing very fast which is good for those who wish to make their career in aviation. Air traffic in India is increasing day by day which is increasing the requirement for aircraft. So all aircraft operators have ordered new aircraft fleets which creates huge vacancies for AMEs & Technical personnel.
Airlines are the Organizations that provide air transport for passengers & Logistic support. Before the take-off, an Authorized/ Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer(AME) has to inspect and troubleshoot the problems of the aircraft. Only after issuing a certificate release to service(CRS) and Signing the valid documents, Aircraft can move for further journey. This organization has a huge number of vacancies for the Engineers eligible to perform such tasks either on the main base or at transit stations.
- International Airlines: QATAR Airways, OMAN Air, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa, Air New Zealand, Thai Airways, Virgin Atlantic, ANA wings, QANTAS, Etihad, Aeroflot, Turkish Airlines, Air Asia, Malaysia Airlines, Cathay Pacific and many more.
- Domestic Airlines: Air India, Indigo, Spicejet, Go Air, Air Vistara, Jet konnect, Air Asia India, Jet lite, Sky one Airways, Span Air Pvt. Ltd., VSR Ventures, etc.
- Regional Airlines: Regional Airlines Air Heritage, Flybig, Star Air, Trujet, Zoom Air, Alliance Air, Ventura Air connect, Air taxi, India One Airlines, Pawan Hans Limited, TAJ Air, Supreme Airlines, UT Air, etc.
MROs are those organizations, which Perform maintenance tasks on aircraft and/or aircraft components owned and operated by any other organization and persons. It can be understood as a service center of Aircraft. There are large numbers of such organizations that offers a great career to Maintenance engineers. eg. AIESL(Air India Engineering services limited), GMR Aero Technic, Airworks India, Indamer Aviation, Bird Execujet, Shaurya Aviation Pvt.Ltd., Spicejet Technic, Tentacles Aerologisticstix Pvt. Ltd., Ghodawat Enterprises Pvt Ltd (M/s Star Air), Thumby Aviation Pvt.Ltd, Globe MRO Services Pvt. Ltd, Max MRO Services Pvt. Ltd., etc.
There are so many organizations that provide documentation support in Aircraft Industry. For the maintenance data required by several Operators and Maintenance Organizations, these organizations prepare all kinds of controlled documents of various aircraft. There are a large number of students employed there, enhancing their soft skills and knowledge. eg. Capgemini, Aviotrix Aerospace, IBM, GLOINNT, Cyient, Ansys, Opal-RT, Delaware Resource Group of Oklahoma
Workshops repair and maintain especially aircraft components. A huge number of Engineers also work there for the repair and modification of Components and troubleshooting of errors in the component. eg. Varman Aviation, Magnum Aviation, Arrow Aviation Services, Southeast Aerospace, Instrulab, Vertical Aerospace, Minerva Aviation Services, Turbo Jet Engines Pvt Ltd, Instrument Avion, NSCB Aviation(P) Ltd, Innovative Aviation Private Limited, Haveus Aerotech India Pvt. Ltd, Zexus Air Services Pvt. Ltd
Aircraft are made up of numerous parts. To make these parts separately on a large scale organizations offer Maintenance engineers to join their manufacturing team to enhance their skills. There is a large number of young AMEs working there to improve their skills and enhancing knowledge of various types of aircraft parts. eg.: TATA-BOEING Aerospace limited, SAFRAN group, SR Propellers, Fly hawk Aviation, and many more
Govt. of Jharkhand Aviation Wing, Airports Authority of India, Govt. of Bihar Civil Aviation, Directorate of Aviation Govt. of MP, Govt. of Uttrakhand, BSF Air wing and so many govt. organizations.
A large number of Non-Scheduled Air operators operate their aircraft all over India providing Air Ambulance facility, Charter Services, Joy rides, Special Devotional journey plans, and Rescue and Film shooting facilities.
MP Flying club, Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Udaan Academy, Redbird Flight Training Academy, Bihar Flying club, Bombay flying club, Chimes Aviation Academy, Pioneer Flying Academy, Assam Flying Club, Aviator Co-Opt. Society Ltd., Academy of Carver Aviation, etc.
Several flying clubs all over India maintain their aircraft which are operated for the training purpose of the Student Pilot flight training program. State govt. also has its own aircraft which carries the ministers and guests of state govt. and Govt. of India. They also appoint Aircraft Maintenance Engineers for each of their aircraft.
Pawan Hans Limited, Air one Aviation, Global Vectra, Global Konnect, Air charter services, Pinnacle Air services, Heligo charters, Ventura Air Connect, Club One Air, Deccan Charters, Jagson Airlines, VRL Air, Baron Aviation, Airmid Aviation, Alchemist Airways, AR Airways, Ashley Aviation, Chipsan Aviation, Blue-ray Aviation, Fairwinds Aviation, Ferm Aviation, Forum 1 Aviation, Indo Pacific Aviation, OSS Air Management, etc.
Himalayan Heli Services, Heritage Aviation, Prabhu Helicopters, Transbharat Aviation, Kestral Aviation, Bajaj Aviation, Dhillon Aviation, Jet Serve Aviation Pvt. Ltd., SAR Aviation, Saarthi Airways, etc.
Aircraft Maintenance engineers/License holders are also offered to serve as an officer rank(Asst. Commandant) in the Aviation wings of BSF, ITBP, and other paramilitary forces.
- International Cargo Carriers: DHL Aviation, FedEx Air, Spice express, Air India Cargo, DTDC, Transcom, etc.
- Domestic Cargo Carrier: Blue dart Aviation, DHL, Spice express, Quick lift Airlines, Maruti Air Services, etc.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Admission Procedure (AME RAT)
For getting admission to AME institute a candidate has to go through a sequence of procedures:-
- A candidate has to fill out the form for the Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Redwings Aptitude Test (AMERAT) by paying 1000/- INR examination fees online.
- After the declaration of the result, as per the merit of the candidate, He/she will get a scholarship and will get admission to AME institute.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering License Category
license holder to issue certificates for release to service after minor scheduled line maintenance and simple defect rectification within the limits of maintenance tasks specifically endorsed on the authorization issued by a maintenance organization approved under rule 133B for the broad category of aircraft endorsed on the license and the certification privileges shall be restricted to the work carried out by the license holder himself in the maintenance organization that issues the authorization.
license holder to issue certificates for release to service and act as support staff following the maintenance performed on aircraft structure, powerplant, mechanical and electrical systems, work on avionics system requiring simple tests to prove their serviceability and not requiring troubleshooting, in respect of an aircraft type endorsed on the license.
NOTE: (a) Category B1 shall include the appropriate sub-category of Category
license holder to issue ―
- (a) certificates of release to service after maintenance on avionic and electrical systems, avionics and electrical system within the engine, and mechanical systems requiring only simple tests to prove their serviceability of aircraft type endorsed on the license;
- (b)certificates of release to service after minor scheduled line maintenance and simple defect rectification within the limits of tasks specifically endorsed on the certification authorization issued by an approved maintenance organization of aircraft type endorsed on the license and this certification privilege shall be restricted to work that the license holder has personally performed in the maintenance organization which issued the certification authorization and limited to the rating already endorsed on the license.
license holders to issue certificates of release to service after maintenance on airplane structure, engine, and mechanical and electrical systems, work on avionic systems requiring only simple tests to prove their serviceability and not requiring troubleshooting of ‘piston-engine non-pressurized airplanes of 2000 kg Maximum Take-off Mass and below.
Category A
license holder to issue certificates for release to service after minor scheduled line maintenance and simple defect rectification within the limits of maintenance tasks specifically endorsed on the authorization issued by a maintenance organization approved under rule 133B for the broad category of aircraft endorsed on the license and the certification privileges shall be restricted to the work carried out by the license holder himself in the maintenance organization that issues the authorization.
Category B1
license holder to issue certificates for release to service and act as support staff following the maintenance performed on aircraft structure, powerplant, mechanical and electrical systems, work on avionics system requiring simple tests to prove their serviceability and not requiring troubleshooting, in respect of an aircraft type endorsed on the license.
NOTE: (a) Category B1 shall include the appropriate sub-category of Category
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Course Fee Structure
In the Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Course, candidates have to complete the Basic Training program under CAR-147 Basic from DGCA-approved Organizations. During this academic program, a candidate has to pay academic fees at AME institute which is approx. 4 to 6 Lakhs as the total course fee. Candidate has to pay the fee semester-wise. The candidate will get a scholarship as per the merit list of our AMERAT examination and it will depend on several other factors which will be discussed at the time of admission.
After completing this academic program candidate has to go a minimum of 02 years for practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft at CAR-145 Organizations approved by (DGCA) Govt. of India.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Course Salary
After acquiring practical experience and passing all the AME module exams conducted by CEO-DGCA (for a particular stream), the AME license will be issued to the candidates from DGCA, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Govt. of India (as per CAR-66). AME is the hottest career with the responsibility of the safety and security of Aircraft and its passengers. Not only salary, even this job earns a lot of respect. The salary of AME is extraordinary in India as well as abroad.
The salary package of the candidate may be 06-24 lakh per annum in India and in abroad 24-60 lakh per annum (depending on the category of license) after achieving the AME License.