Case study topic :
Aviation Maintenance and general aviation operations
Review Important FARs:Part 1: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-A/part-1
Part 21: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-C/part-21
Part 23: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-C/part-23?toc=1
Part 39: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-C/part-39
Part 43: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-C/part-43
Part 65: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-65
Part 91: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-F/part-91
Part 145: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-H/part-145
Be familiar with the process to become an Aviation Mechanic:https://www.faa.gov/mechanics/become/
You should be familiar with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 65, subpart D, Mechanics.
You must pass the knowledge (written), oral, and practical tests. Additional information on knowledge testing.There are three knowledge tests required to receive the Aviation Mechanic certificate with Airframe and/or Powerplant ratings. You must take the General knowledge test first, followed by the Airframe and/or Powerplant knowledge test(s).
Many of the AMT knowledge test questions are based on content from the AMT Handbooks:AMT-General Handbook (Handbook) (PDF)
AMT-Airframe Handbook (Volume 1) (PDF), (Volume 2) (PDF)
MT-Powerplant Handbook (Volume 1) (PDF), (Volume 2) (PDF)
Details on AMT knowledge test subject areas may be found in 14 CFR part 147, appendix B, C, and D.You will be administered an oral test by a Designated Mechanic Examiner (DME) based on the Testing Standards.
Mechanic Certificates & Records:
https://www.faa.gov/mechanics/records/
Regulations link:
https://www.faa.gov/mechanics/regs_policy/
Review links and videos:https://www.avm-mag.com/#Aviation_Maintenance_Magazine/page_1
https://aviationweek.com/mro/workforce-training/downturn-could-exacerbate-projected-us-mechanic-shortfall
https://www.flyingmag.com/the-new-owner-riding-the-roller-coaster-of-inspection/
https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/aviation-maintenance-technicians-in-high-demand/
The Case Study is a written research assignment that applies to each Module’s Topic.
The textbooks in your previous aviation courses validate your analysis. However, the student researches and finds sources for substantive information applicable to the Specific Module Topics from US Regional Airlines to Commercial Spaceflight Operations.
The Case Study is at least 2 – 3 pagessubmitted as an APA formatted Word Document File.
Apply a real-world/current event to the Module Topic Refrain from including the same information from your discussion post, and this should be new research and information. Research magazine news articles, aviation organizations, business magazines regarding the aviation industry, and aviation industry magazines, too. See below for Aviation research sources. The research and application will provide current events and issues that each part of the industry faces.
All written work must be submitted via Canvas as a Word document and is held to the strictest academic and professional standards. See the Rubric included with the Assignment for additional grading details.
The case study must be in your own words. The answers must be paraphrased and/or summarize the information and applicable real-world examples to demonstrate an understanding of the assigned reading. Each case study will be submitted in APA style with APA in-text citations and references.
No ChatGPT or forms of AI are accepted. The first submission with AI will receive a Zero and be asked to resubmit following the instructions. The next assignment will receive a Zero.
Use proper English and grammar. NOabbreviation-type writing such as used in Social Media or texting. Remember, the sole form of communication in this course is through the written word, so proper English and grammar are crucial and mandatory. You must begin to get into the habit of citing sources in whatever you write. Include the reference information at the end of the submission.
Wikipedia is not a scholarly source or accepted in this course.
Use proper English and grammar. NOabbreviation-type writing such as used in Social Media or texting. Remember, the sole form of communication in this course is through the written word, so proper English and grammar are not only crucial but mandatory. You must begin to get into the habit of citing sources in whatever you write.
