Airframe and Powerplant Certificate

This is a one-year program, usually starting at the beginning of September. Entry at other times is allowed only with departmental approval. A personal background check and drug test will be required prior to acceptance into the airframe and powerplant, airframe or powerplant certificate programs.

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Minimum Requirements for Airframe Certificate: 31 credits

Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course.

General University Requirements
Complete the general university requirements.
Certificate Requirements
Complete the certificate requirements. 1
Airframe Program Requirements
Complete the following:
AFPM F145Basic Mathematics1
AFPM F146Basic Electricity2
AFPM F147Physics for Mechanics0.5
AFPM F148Aircraft Drawing1
AFPM F149Fluid Lines and Fittings0.5
AFPM F150Materials and Processes2
AFPM F151Cleaning and Corrosion Control1
AFPM F152Federal Aviation Regulations1
AFPM F153Weight and Balance1
AFPM F154Ground Operations and Servicing0.5
Airframe Structures Requirements
Complete the following:
AFPM F261Nonmetallic Structures1
AFPM F262Aircraft Coverings1
AFPM F263Aircraft Finishes0.5
AFPM F264Sheet Metal Structures3
AFPM F265Aircraft Welding1.5
AFPM F266Assembly and Rigging1.5
AFPM F267Airframe Inspections0.5
AFPM F270Airframe Testing0.5
Airframe Systems and Components Requirements
Complete the following:
AFPM F230Aircraft Electrical Systems2.5
AFPM F253Transport Category Aircraft1
AFPM F254Ice and Rain Control Systems0.5
AFPM F256Communications and Navigation Systems0.5
AFPM F258Cabin Atmosphere Control Systems1
AFPM F259Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems1.5
AFPM F260Aircraft Landing Gear Systems1.5
Combined Systems and Components Requirements
Complete the following:
AFPM F251Fuel Systems1.5
AFPM F255Fire Protection Systems0.5
AFPM F257Instrument Systems0.5
Total Credits31
1

As part of the certificate requirements, the communication, computation and human relations contents are embedded in the major required courses for this program.

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Minimum Requirements for Powerplant Certificate: 31 credits

Students must earn a C- or better in each course.

General University Requirements
Complete the general university requirements.
Certificate Requirements
Complete the certificate requirements. 1
Powerplant Program Requirements
Complete the following:
AFPM F145Basic Mathematics1
AFPM F146Basic Electricity2
AFPM F147Physics for Mechanics0.5
AFPM F148Aircraft Drawing1
AFPM F149Fluid Lines and Fittings0.5
AFPM F150Materials and Processes2
AFPM F151Cleaning and Corrosion Control1
AFPM F152Federal Aviation Regulations1
AFPM F153Weight and Balance1
AFPM F154Ground Operations and Servicing0.5
Powerplant Theory and Maintenance Requirements
Complete the following:
AFPM F235Aircraft Reciprocating Engines4.5
AFPM F240Turbine Engines2
AFPM F271Powerplant Inspections0.5
AFPM F272Powerplant Testing0.5
Powerplant and Systems Components Requirements
Complete the following:
AFPM F231Powerplant Electrical Systems1.5
AFPM F244Lubricating Systems1.5
AFPM F245Ignition Systems2
AFPM F246Fuel Metering Systems2
AFPM F248Induction Systems0.5
AFPM F249Powerplant Cooling Systems0.5
AFPM F250Powerplant Exhaust Systems0.5
AFPM F252Propellers2
Combined Systems and Components Requirements
Complete the following:
AFPM F251Fuel Systems1.5
AFPM F255Fire Protection Systems0.5
AFPM F257Instrument Systems0.5
Total Credits31
1

As part of the certificate requirements, the communication, computation and human relations content is embedded in the major required courses for this program. 

Note: This is a one-year program, usually starting at the beginning of September. Entry at other times is allowed only with departmental approval. A personal background check and drug test will be required prior to acceptance into the airframe and powerplant, airframe or powerplant certificate programs.

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Minimum Requirements for Airframe and Powerplant Certificate: 49 credits

Students must earn a C- or better in each course.

General University Requirements
Complete the general university requirements.
Certificate Requirements
Complete the certificate requirements. 1
Airframe and Powerplant Program Requirements
Complete the following:
AFPM F145Basic Mathematics1
AFPM F146Basic Electricity2
AFPM F147Physics for Mechanics0.5
AFPM F148Aircraft Drawing1
AFPM F149Fluid Lines and Fittings0.5
AFPM F150Materials and Processes2
AFPM F151Cleaning and Corrosion Control1
AFPM F152Federal Aviation Regulations1
AFPM F153Weight and Balance1
AFPM F154Ground Operations and Servicing0.5
Airframe Structures Requirements
Complete the following:
AFPM F261Nonmetallic Structures1
AFPM F262Aircraft Coverings1
AFPM F263Aircraft Finishes0.5
AFPM F264Sheet Metal Structures3
AFPM F265Aircraft Welding1.5
AFPM F266Assembly and Rigging1.5
AFPM F267Airframe Inspections0.5
AFPM F270Airframe Testing0.5
Airframe Systems and Components Requirements
Complete the following:
AFPM F230Aircraft Electrical Systems2.5
AFPM F253Transport Category Aircraft1
AFPM F254Ice and Rain Control Systems0.5
AFPM F256Communications and Navigation Systems0.5
AFPM F258Cabin Atmosphere Control Systems1
AFPM F259Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems1.5
AFPM F260Aircraft Landing Gear Systems1.5
Powerplant Theory and Maintenance Requirements
Complete the following:
AFPM F235Aircraft Reciprocating Engines4.5
AFPM F240Turbine Engines2
AFPM F271Powerplant Inspections0.5
AFPM F272Powerplant Testing0.5
Powerplant Systems and Components Requirements
Complete the following:
AFPM F231Powerplant Electrical Systems1.5
AFPM F244Lubricating Systems1.5
AFPM F245Ignition Systems2
AFPM F246Fuel Metering Systems2
AFPM F248Induction Systems0.5
AFPM F249Powerplant Cooling Systems0.5
AFPM F250Powerplant Exhaust Systems0.5
AFPM F252Propellers2
Combined Systems and Components Requirements
Complete the following:
AFPM F251Fuel Systems1.5
AFPM F255Fire Protection Systems0.5
AFPM F257Instrument Systems0.5
Total Credits49
1

As part of the certificate requirements, the communication, computation and human relations contents are embedded in the major required courses for this program.