AMM 271 - Passenger Comfort Lab

Credits: 2
LAB hours per week: 4
Introduction to Climate Control and Comfort systems. The student will learn air conditioning terminology, system safety, refrigeration principles, operation of the refrigeration systems. Students will learn the proper use of specialized tool and equipment. The student will become familiar with all major components of a typical climate control system. This class is structured to provide the student with the background and knowledge for the A-7 ASE certification examination.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in AMM 240 and AMM 241.
Corequisite(s): AMM 270.
Course Outcomes:

Determine the serviceability of cooling system hoses
Test blower motor operations
Replace an A/C drive belt
Conduct and A/C system performance test
Identify refrigerant recovery
Perform a refrigerant recovery
Perform a leak-test of an air-conditioning system
Determine the serviceability of air-conditioning hoses
Use a scan tool to test the air-conditioning system
Determine condenser airflow efficiency
Determine the serviceability of a compressor clutch
Test automatic air-conditioning operation

Course Topics:

Heating and Air Conditioning System Function
Air Conditioning Diagnosis and Service