Jan 30, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
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AVM 306 - Rotary and Fixed Wing Aircraft Design and Assembly

Credits: 3

A detailed study of the purpose of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft designs and aerodynamic characteristics, their construction methods and assembly procedures. The course provides an insight critical maintenance tasks performed that impact the safe operation of the aircraft as well as exposure to the manufacture and assembly of aircraft. Students practice the rigging, assembly, jacking, weighing, and balancing of aircraft and flight control surfaces according to manufacturer’s technical manuals; and making accurate record entries for tasks performed in accordance with FARs.

Note
Two hours lecture and three hours lab a week.

Repeat for Credit
N

Requisites
Prerequisite: AVM 101, AVM 121 or MET 111.

Typically Offered
Spring

K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility



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