Powerplant Certificate
Minimum Requirements for Powerplant Certificate: 40 credits
Students must earn a C- or better in each course.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the general university requirements. | ||
| Certificate Requirements | ||
| Complete the certificate requirements. 1 | ||
| Powerplant Program Requirements | ||
| General FAA Subjects | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| AFPM F165 | Mathematics for AMTs | 0.5 |
| AFPM F166 | Fundamentals of Electricity and Electronics | 3.5 |
| AFPM F167 | Physics for AMTs | 1 |
| AFPM F168 | Aircraft Technical Drawings | 0.5 |
| AFPM F169 | Fluid Lines and Fittings | 0.5 |
| AFPM F170 | Aircraft Materials, Hardware and Processes | 4.5 |
| AFPM F171 | Cleaning and Corrosion Control | 1 |
| AFPM F172 | Federal Aviation Regulations and Publications | 2.5 |
| AFPM F173 | Weight and Balance | 1.5 |
| AFPM F174 | Ground Operations and Servicing | 1.5 |
| Powerplant Subjects | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| AFPM F236 | Aircraft Electrical Systems | 4 |
| AFPM F238 | Aircraft Fire Protection Systems | 0.5 |
| AFPM F239 | Aircraft Instrument Systems | 1.5 |
| AFPM F242 | Aircraft Reciprocating Engines | 6 |
| AFPM F247 | Turbine Engines | 4 |
| AFPM F269 | Ignition and Starting Systems | 2 |
| AFPM F274 | Engine Fuel Metering Systems | 3 |
| AFPM F276 | Propellers | 0.5 |
| AFPM F289 | Engine Inspection | 1 |
| AFPM F291 | Powerplant Testing | 0.5 |
| Total Credits | 40 | |
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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.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes are measurable statements that describe knowledge or skills achieved by students upon completion of the program.
Students graduating from this program will be able to:
- Possess the skills and knowledge to become highly competitive candidates for job openings and promotions in repairing and maintaining powerplants
- Possess the skills and knowledge expected of professionals in the aviation industry
- Possess writing, oral communication and computation skills and an understanding of human relations skills sufficient for employment in the aviation maintenance industry
