Airframe and Powerplant
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. Special fees apply. Prerequisites: Experience requirements of FAR 65.77 or permission of instructor. (3+0)
AFPM F145 Basic Mathematics
1 Credit Offered As Demand Warrants
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. Special fees apply. Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor. (1+0)
AFPM F146 Basic Electricity
2 Credits Offered As Demand Warrants
Electrical theory and concepts for the aviation mechanic. Ohm's law, electrical circuits, diagrams, batteries and a variety of electrical components. Special fees apply. Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor. (2+0)
AFPM F147 Physics for Mechanics
0.5 Credits Offered As Demand Warrants
Applications of mechanics; levers, sound, fluid and heat dynamics. Basic aircraft structures and aerodynamics. (Course does not fulfill natural science requirements for any degree.) Special fees apply. Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor. (0.5+0)
AFPM F148 Aircraft Drawing
1 Credit Offered As Demand Warrants
Basic drafting. Drawings, symbols and schematic diagrams, sketches of repairs and alterations, blueprint information, graphs and charts. Special fees apply. Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor. (1+0)
AFPM F149 Fluid Lines and Fittings
0.5 Credits Offered As Demand Warrants
Rigid and flexible fluid lines and fittings, fabrication and installation. Special fees apply. Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor. (0.5+0)
AFPM F150 Materials and Processes
2 Credits Offered As Demand Warrants
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. Special fees apply. Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor. (2+0)
AFPM F151 Cleaning and Corrosion Control
1 Credit Offered As Demand Warrants
Basic aircraft cleaning materials, methods and corrosion control. Special fees apply. Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor. (1+0)
AFPM F152 Federal Aviation Regulations
1 Credit Offered As Demand Warrants
Federal Aviation Regulations for maintenance of aircraft. Maintenance forms and records, publications, privileges and limitations of aircraft mechanics. Also available via Independent Learning. Special fees apply. Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor. (1+0)
AFPM F153 Weight and Balance
1 Credit Offered As Demand Warrants
Weighing procedures, weight, arms, moments, center of gravity computations and placarding. Aircraft loading, required forms, weighing. Special fees apply. Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor. (1+0)
AFPM F154 Ground Operations and Servicing
0.5 Credits Offered As Demand Warrants
Starting, moving, servicing, securing and fueling aircraft. Special fees apply. Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor. (0.5+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. Special fees apply. Prerequisites: Experience requirements of FAR 65.77 or permission of instructor. (3+0)
AFPM F206 Airframe System & 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. Special fees apply. Prerequisites: Experience requirements of FAR 65.77 or permission of instructor. (2+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. Special fees apply. Prerequisites: Experience requirements of FAR 65.77 or permission of instructor. (2+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. Special fees apply. Prerequisites: Experience requirements of FAR 65.77 or permission of instructor. (3+0)
AFPM F230 Aircraft Electrical Systems
2.5 Credits Offered As Demand Warrants
Wiring, control, indication and protection devices for AC and DC systems. Inspection, troubleshooting service and repair of these systems. Special fees apply. Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor. (2.5+0)
AFPM F231 Powerplant Electrical Systems
1.5 Credits Offered As Demand Warrants
Installation, inspection, testing, servicing engine electrical system wiring, controls, indicators and protective devices. Repair and service of electrical generating systems. Special fees apply. (1.5+0)
AFPM F235 Aircraft Reciprocating Engines
4.5 Credits Offered As Demand Warrants
History and development of the aircraft reciprocating engine. Repair, overhaul and inspection of various types of engines. Operation and troubleshooting of engines. Special fees apply. Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor. (4.5+0)
AFPM F240 Turbine Engines
2 Credits Offered As Demand Warrants
Development, theory and operation of turbine engines. Engine design, performance, accessories and subsystems. Engine maintenance and overhaul. Special fees apply. Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor. (2+0)
AFPM F244 Lubricating Systems
1.5 Credits Offered As Demand Warrants
Identification and selection of lubricants for aircraft powerplants. Inspection, service, troubleshooting and repair of the lubrication systems and components. Special fees apply. Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor. (1.5+0)
AFPM F245 Ignition Systems
2 Credits Offered As Demand Warrants
Overhaul, inspection and troubleshooting of reciprocating and gas turbine ignition systems. Repair and bench testing of components. Special fees apply. Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor. (2+0)
AFPM F246 Fuel Metering Systems
2 Credits Offered As Demand Warrants
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. Special fees apply. Prerequisites: Admission to the A & P Program or permission of instructor. (2+0)
AFPM F248 Induction Systems
0.5 Credits
Operation and service of aircraft induction, preheat, anti-ice and supercharger systems. Special fees apply. (0.5+0)
AFPM F249 Powerplant Cooling Systems
0.5 Credits
Inspection, service and repair of engine cooling systems - both air and liquid cooled installations. Special fees apply. Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor. (0.5+0)
AFPM F250 Powerplant Exhaust Systems
0.5 Credits
Inspection, service and repair of engine exhaust systems. Includes operations of turbo compounded engines, thrust reversers and noise suppressors. Special fees apply. Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor. (0.5+0)
AFPM F251 Fuel Systems
1.5 Credits Offered As Demand Warrants
Inspection, servicing, troubleshooting and repair of aircraft and engine fuel systems and components. Special fees apply. Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor. (1.5+0)
AFPM F252 Propellers
2 Credits Offered As Demand Warrants
Identification and nomenclature of aircraft propellers. Operation, control and repair of both reciprocating and turbine engine installations. Special fees apply. Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor. (0+0)
AFPM F253 Transport Category Aircraft
1 Credit Offered As Demand Warrants
Introduction to transport category aircraft systems and components. Special fees apply. Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor. (1+0)
AFPM F254 Ice and Rain Control Systems
0.5 Credits Offered As Demand Warrants
Inspection, operation and troubleshooting of de-ice and anti-ice systems. Special fees apply. (0.5+0)
AFPM F255 Fire Protection Systems
0.5 Credits Offered As Demand Warrants
Inspection, servicing, troubleshooting and repair of aircraft and engine fire detection and extinguishing systems. Special fees apply. Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor. (0.5+0)
AFPM F256 Communications & Navigation Systems
0.5 Credits Offered As Demand Warrants
Operation of aircraft avionics, autopilots and antennas, including inspection and installation. Special fees apply. (0.5+0)
AFPM F257 Instrument Systems
0.5 Credits Offered As Demand Warrants
Inspection, troubleshooting, removal and replacement of aircraft and engine instruments and indicating systems. Special fees apply. Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor. (0.5+0)
AFPM F258 Cabin Atmosphere Control Systems
1 Credit Offered As Demand Warrants
Aircraft pressurization, air conditioning, heating and oxygen systems. Operation, inspection, troubleshooting, service and repair. Special fees apply. (1+0)
AFPM F259 Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
1.5 Credits Offered As Demand Warrants
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. Special fees apply. (1.5+0)
AFPM F260 Aircraft Landing Gear Systems
1.5 Credits Offered As Demand Warrants
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. Special fees apply. Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor. (1.5+0)
AFPM F261 Non-Metallic Structures
1 Credit Offered As Demand Warrants
Inspection, service and repair of wood structures. Preliminary and secondary repair of interior and service of plastic, honeycomb, bonded, and composite and laminated structures. Special fees apply. Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor. (1+0)
AFPM F262 Aircraft Coverings
1 Credit Offered As Demand Warrants
Selection, application, inspection and testing of fabric and fiberglass coverings and methods of repair. Special fees apply. Prerequisites: Admissions to A & P Program or permission of instructor. (1+0)
AFPM F263 Aircraft Finishes
0.5 Credits Offered As Demand Warrants
Identification and selection of aircraft finishing materials. Application of paints, dopes, primers and trim. Special fees apply. Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program and permission of instructor. (0.5+0)
AFPM F264 Sheet Metal Structures
3 Credits Offered As Demand Warrants
Aircraft sheet metal fabrication, inspection and repair, including rivets and fasteners. Special fees apply. Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor. (3+0)
AFPM F265 Aircraft Welding
1.5 Credits Offered As Demand Warrants
Contemporary welding methods on aircraft structures. Oxyacetylene, arc, inert gas and brazing techniques. Inspection of welded structure and safety procedures. Special fees apply. (1.5+0)
AFPM F266 Assembly and Rigging
1.5 Credits Offered As Demand Warrants
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. Special fees apply. Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor. (1.5+0)
AFPM F267 Airframe Inspections
0.5 Credits Offered As Demand Warrants
Inspection and return of aircraft to service. Procedural and legal aspects of 100 hour, annual and periodic inspections. Special fees apply. Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor. (0.5+0)
AFPM F270 Airframe Testing
0.5 Credits Offered As Demand Warrants
Preparation for the Federal Aviation Administration written, oral and practical exams for the powerplant mechanics' license. Special fees apply. Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor. (0.5+0)
AFPM F271 Powerplant Inspections
0.5 Credits Offered As Demand Warrants
Methodology and record keeping for inspection of aircraft reciprocating and gas turbine engines. Special fees apply. Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor. (0.5+0)
AFPM F272 Powerplant Testing
0.5 Credits Offered As Demand Warrants
Preparation for the Federal Aviation Administration written, oral and practical exams for the powerplant mechanics' license. Special fees apply. Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program or permission of instructor. (0.5+0)
AFPM F325 Inspection Authorization Preparation
2 Credits Offered As Demand Warrants
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. Special fees apply. Prerequisites: FAA A & P Certificate, meet additional requirements of FAR 65.91. (1+2)