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