AFPM F111      General Airframe and Powerplant
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Shop practices, basic math, applied physics, FAA regulations, basic electricity, aircraft weight and balance, ground operations and servicing, cleaning and corrosion control, and materials and process. Preparation for the FAA Mechanics Airframe Structures Written, Oral and Practical Exam.

Prerequisites: Experience requirements of FAR 65.77.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

AFPM F145      Basic Mathematics
1 Credit

Offered Fall

Review of applied and technical mathematics related to the construction and engines of aircrafts. Common, decimal, fractions and mixed numbers; extracting square roots and raising numbers to a given power; solving ratios, proportions and percentage problems; fundamental algebraic operations.

Prerequisites: Admission to A & P program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 0 + 0

AFPM F146      Basic Electricity
2 Credits

Offered Fall

Electrical theory and concepts for the aviation mechanic. Ohm's law, electrical circuits, diagrams, batteries and a variety of electrical components.

Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 0 + 0

AFPM F147      Physics for Mechanics
0.5 Credit

Offered Fall

Applications of mechanics; levers, sound, fluid and heat dynamics. Basic aircraft structures and aerodynamics. (Course does not fulfill natural science requirements for any degree.)

Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 0.5 + 0 + 0

AFPM F148      Aircraft Drawing
1 Credit

Offered Fall

Basic drafting. Drawings, symbols and schematic diagrams, sketches of repairs and alterations, blueprint information, graphs and charts.

Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 0 + 0

AFPM F149      Fluid Lines and Fittings
0.5 Credit

Offered Fall

Rigid and flexible fluid lines and fittings, fabrication and installation.

Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 0.5 + 0 + 0

AFPM F150      Materials and Processes
2 Credits

Offered Fall

Basic shop practices, including selection, identification and installation of aircraft hardware and materials, precision measuring tools and operations, basic heat treating processes, forms of nondestructive inspections.

Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 0 + 0

AFPM F151      Cleaning and Corrosion Control
1 Credit

Offered Fall

Basic aircraft cleaning materials, methods and corrosion control.

Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 0 + 0

AFPM F152      Federal Aviation Regulations
1 Credit

Offered Fall

Federal Aviation Regulations for maintenance of aircraft. Maintenance forms and records, publications, privileges and limitations of aircraft mechanics.

Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 0 + 0

AFPM F153      Weight and Balance
1 Credit

Offered Fall

Weighing procedures, weight, arms, moments, center of gravity computations and placarding. Aircraft loading, required forms, weighing.

Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 0 + 0

AFPM F154      Ground Operations and Servicing
0.5 Credit

Offered Fall

Starting, moving, servicing, securing and fueling aircraft.

Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 0.5 + 0 + 0

AFPM F205      Airframe Structures
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Aircraft wood, dope, fabric finishes, welding, sheet metal, assembly and rigging and inspection. Preparation for the FAA Mechanics Airframe Structures written, oral and practical exam.

Prerequisites: Experience requirements of FAR 65.77.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

AFPM F206      Airframe System and Components
2 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Aircraft electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Landing gear, instruments, fuel, communication and navigation, cabin atmosphere control, and fire protection systems. Inspection, checking, troubleshooting, repair and servicing. Preparation for the FAA Mechanics Airframe Structures written, oral and practical exam.

Prerequisites: Experience requirements of FAR 65.77.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 0 + 0

AFPM F215      MOS Powerplant Theory/Maintenance
2 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Jet engine fundamentals, analysis and testing. Inspecting turbo jets, turbo shaft and turbo fan engines. Overhaul, inspection and fundamentals of reciprocating engines. Preparation for the FAA Mechanics Airframe Structures written, oral and practical exam.

Prerequisites: Experience requirements of FAR 65.77.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 0 + 0

AFPM F216      MOS Powerplant System/Components
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Fuel metering, induction systems, propellers, control systems and powerplant electricity. Repair, inspection, service and troubleshooting. Preparation for the FAA Mechanics Airframe Structures written, oral and practical exam.

Prerequisites: Experience requirements of FAR 65.77.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

AFPM F217      FAA Airframe & Powerplant Test Preparation
9 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Preparation for the FAA Mechanics General, Airframe, Powerplant written, oral and practical exams.

Prerequisites: Must meet the experience requirements of 14 CFR 65.77 as evidenced by an approved FAA Form 8610-2.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 7.5 + 3 + 0

AFPM F230      Aircraft Electrical Systems
2.5 Credits

Offered Spring

Wiring, control, indication and protection devices for AC and DC systems. Inspection, troubleshooting service and repair of these systems.

Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 2.5 + 0 + 0

AFPM F231      Powerplant Electrical Systems
1.5 Credits

Offered Fall

Installation, inspection, testing, servicing engine electrical system wiring, controls, indicators and protective devices. Repair and service of electrical generating systems.

Prerequisites: Admission to A&P program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1.5 + 0 + 0

AFPM F235      Aircraft Reciprocating Engines
4.5 Credits

Offered Spring

History and development of the aircraft reciprocating engine. Repair, overhaul and inspection of various types of engines. Operation and troubleshooting of engines.

Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 4.5 + 0 + 0

AFPM F240      Turbine Engines
2 Credits

Offered Summer

Development, theory and operation of turbine engines. Engine design, performance, accessories and subsystems. Engine maintenance and overhaul.

Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 0 + 0

AFPM F244      Lubricating Systems
1.5 Credits

Offered Spring

Identification and selection of lubricants for aircraft powerplants. Inspection, service, troubleshooting and repair of the lubrication systems and components.

Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1.5 + 0 + 0

AFPM F245      Ignition Systems
2 Credits

Offered Summer

Overhaul, inspection and troubleshooting of reciprocating and gas turbine ignition systems. Repair and bench testing of components.

Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 0 + 0

AFPM F246      Fuel Metering Systems
2 Credits

Offered Spring

Fundamental operation of fuel metering systems in aircraft powerplants. Technical data to repair and overhaul carburetors and components. Inspecting, troubleshooting and adjusting turbine engine fuel metering systems and electronic fuel controls.

Prerequisites: Admission to the A & P Program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 0 + 0

AFPM F248      Induction Systems
0.5 Credit

Offered Spring

Operation and service of aircraft induction, preheat, anti-ice and supercharger systems.

Prerequisites: Admission to A&P program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 0.5 + 0 + 0

AFPM F249      Powerplant Cooling Systems
0.5 Credit

Offered Spring

Inspection, service and repair of engine cooling systems -- both air and liquid cooled installations.

Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 0.5 + 0 + 0

AFPM F250      Powerplant Exhaust Systems
0.5 Credit

Offered Spring

Inspection, service and repair of engine exhaust systems. Includes operations of turbo compounded engines, thrust reversers and noise suppressors.

Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 0.5 + 0 + 0

AFPM F251      Fuel Systems
1.5 Credits

Offered Fall

Inspection, servicing, troubleshooting and repair of aircraft and engine fuel systems and components.

Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1.5 + 0 + 0

AFPM F252      Propellers
2 Credits

Offered Spring

Identification and nomenclature of aircraft propellers. Operation, control and repair of both reciprocating and turbine engine installations.

Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 0 + 0

AFPM F253      Transport Category Aircraft
1 Credit

Offered Spring

Introduction to transport category aircraft systems and components.

Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 0 + 0

AFPM F254      Ice and Rain Control Systems
0.5 Credit

Offered Spring

Inspection, operation and troubleshooting of de-ice and anti-ice systems.

Prerequisites: Admission to A&P program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 0.5 + 0 + 0

AFPM F255      Fire Protection Systems
0.5 Credit

Offered Fall

Inspection, servicing, troubleshooting and repair of aircraft and engine fire detection and extinguishing systems.

Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 0.5 + 0 + 0

AFPM F256      Communications and Navigation Systems
0.5 Credit

Offered Spring

Operation of aircraft avionics, autopilots and antennas, including inspection and installation.

Prerequisites: Admission to A&P program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 0.5 + 0 + 0

AFPM F257      Instrument Systems
0.5 Credit

Offered Fall

Inspection, troubleshooting, removal and replacement of aircraft and engine instruments and indicating systems.

Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 0.5 + 0 + 0

AFPM F258      Cabin Atmosphere Control Systems
1 Credit

Offered Spring

Aircraft pressurization, air conditioning, heating and oxygen systems. Operation, inspection, troubleshooting, service and repair.

Prerequisites: Admission to A&P program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 0 + 0

AFPM F259      Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
1.5 Credits

Offered Spring

Operation of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and uses in aircraft. Identification of hydraulic fluids, seals, hydraulic and pneumatic control devices, inspection and servicing and troubleshooting.

Prerequisites: Admission to A&P program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1.5 + 0 + 0

AFPM F260      Aircraft Landing Gear Systems
1.5 Credits

Offered Spring

Simple and complex landing gear systems. Operation, service and repair of mechanical and hydraulic retraction mechanisms. Wheel, tire and brake service. Aircraft speed and configuration warning systems, electric brake controls, anti-skid systems, landing gear position and warning systems.

Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1.5 + 0 + 0

AFPM F261      Nonmetallic Structures
1 Credit

Offered Summer

Inspection, service and repair of wood structures. Preliminary and secondary repair of interior and service of plastic, honeycomb, bonded, and composite and laminated structures.

Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 0 + 0

AFPM F262      Aircraft Coverings
1 Credit

Offered Summer

Selection, application, inspection and testing of fabric and fiberglass coverings and methods of repair.

Prerequisites: Admissions to A & P Program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 0 + 0

AFPM F263      Aircraft Finishes
0.5 Credit

Offered Summer

Identification and selection of aircraft finishing materials. Application of paints, dopes, primers and trim.

Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 0.5 + 0 + 0

AFPM F264      Sheet Metal Structures
3 Credits

Offered Spring

Aircraft sheet metal fabrication, inspection and repair, including rivets and fasteners.

Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

AFPM F265      Aircraft Welding
1.5 Credits

Offered Summer

Contemporary welding methods on aircraft structures. Oxyacetylene, arc, inert gas and brazing techniques. Inspection of welded structure and safety procedures.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1.5 + 0 + 0

AFPM F266      Assembly and Rigging
1.5 Credits

Offered Fall

Aerodynamic theory and function of aircraft control surfaces. Fabrication and installation of control devices for fixed and rotary wing aircraft; jacking and control surface balance.

Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1.5 + 0 + 0

AFPM F267      Airframe Inspections
0.5 Credit

Offered Summer

Inspection and return of aircraft to service. Procedural and legal aspects of 100 hour, annual and periodic inspections.

Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 0.5 + 0 + 0

AFPM F270      Airframe Testing
0.5 Credit

Offered Summer

Preparation for the Federal Aviation Administration written, oral and practical exams for the powerplant mechanics' license.

Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 0.5 + 0 + 0

AFPM F271      Powerplant Inspections
0.5 Credit

Offered Summer

Methodology and record keeping for inspection of aircraft reciprocating and gas turbine engines.

Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 0.5 + 0 + 0

AFPM F272      Powerplant Testing
0.5 Credit

Offered Summer

Preparation for the Federal Aviation Administration written, oral and practical exams for the powerplant mechanics' license.

Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 0.5 + 0 + 0

AFPM F325      Inspection Authorization Preparation
2 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Prepares FAA certificated Airframe and Powerplant mechanics eligible for an inspection authorization under FAR 65.91 for the FAA tests to obtain their inspection authorization. Course also includes practical aspects of the privileges and limitations of the holder of an IA.

Prerequisites: FAA A & P Certificate, meet additional requirements of FAR 65.91.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 2 + 0