Certificate, Powerplant
Minimum Requirements for Certificate: 31 credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the general university requirements. | ||
| Certificate Requirements | ||
| Complete the certificate requirements. 1 | ||
| General Requirements | ||
| AFPM F145 | Basic Mathematics | 1 |
| AFPM F146 | Basic Electricity | 2 |
| AFPM F147 | Physics for Mechanics | 0.5 |
| AFPM F148 | Aircraft Drawing | 1 |
| AFPM F149 | Fluid Lines and Fittings | 0.5 |
| AFPM F150 | Materials and Processes | 2 |
| AFPM F151 | Cleaning and Corrosion Control | 1 |
| AFPM F152 | Federal Aviation Regulations | 1 |
| AFPM F153 | Weight and Balance | 1 |
| AFPM F154 | Ground Operations and Servicing | 0.5 |
| Powerplant Theory and Maintenance Requirements | ||
| AFPM F235 | Aircraft Reciprocating Engines | 4.5 |
| AFPM F240 | Turbine Engines | 2 |
| AFPM F271 | Powerplant Inspections | 0.5 |
| AFPM F272 | Powerplant Testing | 0.5 |
| Powerplant and Systems Components Requirements | ||
| AFPM F231 | Powerplant Electrical Systems | 1.5 |
| AFPM F244 | Lubricating Systems | 1.5 |
| AFPM F245 | Ignition Systems | 2 |
| AFPM F246 | Fuel Metering Systems | 2 |
| AFPM F248 | Induction Systems | 0.5 |
| AFPM F249 | Powerplant Cooling Systems | 0.5 |
| AFPM F250 | Powerplant Exhaust Systems | 0.5 |
| AFPM F252 | Propellers | 2 |
| Combined Systems and Components Requirements | ||
| AFPM F251 | Fuel Systems | 1.5 |
| AFPM F255 | Fire Protection Systems | 0.5 |
| AFPM F257 | Instrument Systems | 0.5 |
| 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.
