Airframe and Powerplant
A $50 fee for state-of-the-art equipment, instructional aids and supplies will be assessed for every AFPM class. This fee is in addition to fees listed.
AFPM 111 3 Credits
General Airframe and Powerplant
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. (Prerequisite: Experience requirements of FAR 65.77 or permission of instructor.) (3+0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AFPM 145 1 Credit
Basic Mathematics
Review of applied and technical mathematics related to the construction of aircraft and their engines. Common and decimal, fractions and mixed numbers; extracting square roots and raising numbers to a given power; solving ratios, proportions and percentage problems; fundamental algebraic operations. (Prerequisite: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor.) (1+0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AFPM 146 2 Credits
Basic Electricity
Electrical theory and concepts for the aviation mechanic. Ohm's law, electrical circuits, diagrams, batteries and a variety of electrical components. (Prerequisite: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor.) (2+0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AFPM 147 0.5 Credits
Physics for Mechanics
Applications of mechanics; levers, sound, fluid and heat dynamics. Basic aircraft structures and aerodynamics. (Course does not fulfill Natural Science requirements for any degree.) (Prerequisite: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor.) (.5+0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AFPM 148 1 Credit
Aircraft Drawing
Basic drafting. Drawings, symbols and schematic diagrams, sketches of repairs and alterations, blueprint information, graphs and charts. Also available via Independent Learning. (Prerequisite: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor.) (1+0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AFPM 149 0.5 Credits
Fluid Lines and Fittings
Rigid and flexible fluid lines and fittings, fabrication and installation. (Prerequisite: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor.) (.5+0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AFPM 150 2 Credits
Materials and Processes
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. Materials fee: $75. (Prerequisite: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor.) (2+0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AFPM 151 1 Credit
Cleaning and Corrosion Control
Basic aircraft cleaning materials, methods and corrosion control. (Prerequisite: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor.) (1+0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AFPM 152 1 Credit
Federal Aviation Regulations
Federal Aviation Regulations for maintenance of aircraft. Maintenance forms and records, publications, privileges and limitations of aircraft mechanics. Also available via Independent Learning. (Prerequisite: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor.) (1+0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AFPM 153 1 Credit
Weight and Balance
Weighing procedures, weight, arms, moments, center of gravity computations and placarding. Aircraft loading, required forms, weighing. (Prerequisite: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor.) (1+0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AFPM 154 0.5 Credits
Ground Operations and Servicing
Starting, moving, servicing, securing and fueling aircraft. Materials fee: $55. (Prerequisite: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor.) (.5+0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AFPM 205 3 Credits
Airframe Structures
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. (Prerequisite: Experience requirements of FAR 65.77 or permission of instructor.) (3+0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AFPM 206 2 Credits
Airframe System & Components
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. (Prerequisite: Experience requirements of FAR 65.77 or permission of instructor.) (2+0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AFPM 215 2 Credits
MOS Powerplant Theory/Maintenance
Jet engine fundamentals, analysis, 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. (Prerequisite: Experience requirements of FAR 65.77 or permission of instructor.) (2+0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AFPM 216 3 Credits
MOS Powerplant System/Components
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. (Prerequisite: Experience requirements of FAR 65.77 or permission of instructor.) (3+0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AFPM 230 2.5 Credits
Aircraft Electrical Systems
Wiring, control, indication and protection devices for AC and DC systems. Inspection, troubleshooting service and repair of these systems. Materials fee: $45. (Prerequisite: Admission to A & P program or permission of instructor.) (2.5+0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AFPM 231 1.5 Credits
Powerplant Electrical Systems
Installation, inspection, testing, servicing engine electrical system wiring, controls, indicator and protective devices. Repair and service of electrical generating systems. (1.5+0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AFPM 235 4.5 Credits
Aircraft Reciprocating Engines
History and development of the aircraft reciprocating engine. Repair, overhaul and inspection of various types of engines. Operation and troubleshooting of engines. Materials fee: $190. (Prerequisite: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor.) (4.5+0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AFPM 240 2 Credits
Turbine Engines
Development, theory and operation. Engine design, performance, accessories and subsystems. Engine maintenance and overhaul. (Prerequisite: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor.) (2+0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AFPM 244 1.5 Credits
Lubricating Systems
Identification and selection of lubricants for aircraft powerplants. Inspection, service, troubleshooting and repair of the lubrication systems and components. (Prerequisite: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor.) (1.5+0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AFPM 245 2 Credits
Ignition Systems
Overhaul, inspection and troubleshooting of reciprocating and
gas turbine ignition systems. Repair and bench testing of components. Materials fee: $45. (Prerequisite: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor.) (2+0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AFPM 246 2 Credits
Fuel Metering Systems
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. (Prerequisite: Admission to the A & P Program or permission of instructor.) (2+0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AFPM 248 0.5 Credits
Induction Systems
Operation and service of aircraft induction, preheat, anti-ice and super charger systems. (.5+0)
AFPM 249 0.5 Credits
Powerplant Cooling Systems
Inspection, service and repair of engine cooling systems—both air and liquid cooled installations. (Prerequisite: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor.) (.5+0)
AFPM 250 0.5 Credits
Powerplant Exhaust Systems
Inspection, service and repair of engine exhaust systems. Includes operations of turbo compounded engines, thrust reversers and noise suppressors. (Prerequisite: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor.) (.5+0)
AFPM 251 1.5 Credits
Fuel Systems
Inspection, servicing, troubleshooting and repair of aircraft and engine fuel systems and components. (Prerequisite: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor.) (1.5+0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AFPM 252 2 Credits
Propellers
Identification and nomenclature of aircraft propellers. Operation, control and repair of both reciprocating and turbine engine installations. (Prerequisite: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor.) (2+0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AFPM 253 1 Credit
Transport Category Aircraft
Introduction to transport category aircraft systems and components. (Prerequisite: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor.) (1+0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AFPM 254 0.5 Credits
Ice and Rain Control Systems
Inspection, operation and troubleshooting of de-ice and anti-ice systems. (.5+0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AFPM 255 0.5 Credits
Fire Protection Systems
Inspection, servicing, troubleshooting and repair of aircraft and engine fire detection and extinguishing systems. (Prerequisite: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor.) (.5+0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AFPM 256 0.5 Credits
Communications & Navigation Systems
Operation of aircraft avionics, autopilots and antennas, including inspection and installation. (.5+0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AFPM 257 0.5 Credits
Instrument Systems
Inspection, troubleshooting, removal and replacement of aircraft and engine instruments and indicating systems. (Prerequisite: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor.) (.5+0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AFPM 258 1 Credit
Cabin Atmosphere Control Systems
Aircraft pressurization, air conditioning, heating and oxygen systems. Operation, inspection, troubleshooting, service and repair. (1+0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AFPM 259 1.5 Credits
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
Operation of systems and uses in aircraft. Identification of hydraulic fluids, seals, hydraulic and pneumatic control devices, inspection and servicing, and troubleshooting. (1.5+0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AFPM 260 1.5 Credits
Aircraft Landing Gear Systems
Simple and complex 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. (Prerequisite: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor.) (1.5+0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AFPM 261 1 Credit
Non Metallic Structures
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 or permission of instructor.) (1+0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AFPM 262 1 Credit
Aircraft Coverings
Selection, application, inspection and testing of fabric and fiberglass coverings and methods of repair. (Prerequisite: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor.) (1+0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AFPM 263 0.5 Credits
Aircraft Finishes
Identification and selection of aircraft finishing materials. Application of paints, dopes, primers and trim. (Prerequisite: Admission to A & P Program and permission of instructor.) (.5+0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AFPM 264 3 Credits
Sheet Metal Structures
Aircraft sheet metal fabrication, inspection and repair including rivets and fasteners. Materials fee: $130. (Prerequisite: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor.) (3+0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AFPM 265 1.5 Credits
Aircraft Welding
Contemporary welding methods on aircraft structures. Oxyacetylene, arc, inert gas and brazing techniques. Inspection of welded structure and safety procedures. Materials fee: $115. Offered As Demand Warrants
AFPM 266 1.5 Credits
Assembly and Rigging
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. (Prerequisite: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor.) Offered As Demand Warrants
AFPM 267 0.5 Credits
Airframe Inspections
Inspection and return of aircraft to service. Procedural and legal aspects of 100 hour, annual and periodic inspections. (Prerequisite: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor.) Offered As Demand Warrants
AFPM 270 0.5 Credits
Airframe Testing
Preparation for the Federal Aviation Administration written, oral and practical exams for the Powerplant Mechanics license. Also available via Independent Learning. (Prerequisite: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor.) Offered As Demand Warrants
AFPM 271 0.5 Credits
Powerplant Inspections
Methodology and record keeping for inspection of aircraft reciprocating and gas turbine engines. (Prerequisite: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor.) Offered As Demand Warrants
AFPM 272 0.5 Credits
Powerplant Testing
Preparation for the Federal Aviation Administration written, oral and practical exams for the Powerplant Mechanics license. Also available via Independent Learning. (Prerequisite: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor. Offered As Demand Warrants
AFPM 325 2 Credits
Inspection Authorization Preparation
Technical background training for the working airframe and powerplant mechanic in selecting, reviewing and utilizing the appropriate Federal Regulatory and Advisory information as well as the Manufacturer's Maintenance information to inspect and return to service aircraft, engines, propellers, appliances and related parts in accordance with FAR Part 65.95. Final exam is the FAA Inspection Authorization exam administered by an FAA Airworthiness Inspector. (Prerequisite: FAA A & P certificate, meet additional requirements of FAR 65.91.) (1+2) Offered As Demand Warrants