Curriculum

Aviation Maintenance Technology-Powerplant

Aviation maintenance technicians are a vital part of the aerospace industry workforce, inspecting, servicing and maintaining aircraft worldwide. Engine maintenance facilities, contract maintenance, general aviation operators, and regional and national airlines employ technicians specializing in powerplant accessories, components and reciprocating and turbine engine technology.
Upon completion of this Powerplant specialty curriculum, students are eligible to take the Federal Aviation Administration Powerplant licensing examinations.

Admissions Requirements:
*Students must complete admissions requirements listed under "Admissions Information."


Certificate of Completion - 2008				Lec	Lab	Cont	Credit
Semester 1
	AERM	1203	Shop Practices An introduction to shop safety, the correct use of hand tools, equipment and precision measurement, identification of aircraft hardware, and the fabrication of fluid lines and tubing. Emphasis on procedures for testing, heat treating, and inspection of aircraft structures.	1	4	80	2
	AERM	1205	Weight & Balance An introduction to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) required subjects relating to the weighing of aircraft, the performance of weight and balance calculations, and appropriate maintenance record entries.	1	2	48	2
	AERM	1208	Federal Aviation Regulations A course in the use and understanding of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and aircraft manufacturers' publications, forms, and records; and the exercise of mechanic privileges within prescribed limitations.	1	4	80	2
	AERM	1210	Ground Operations An introductory course in fuels, servicing methods and safety procedures, aircraft movement, securing and operations of aircraft, external power equipment, aircraft cleaning, and corrosion control.	1	3	64	2
	AERM	1314	Basic Electricity A study of aircraft electrical systems and their requirements including the use of ammeter, voltmeter, and ohmmeter; series and parallel circuits; inductance and capacitance; magnetism; converting alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC); controlling devices; maintenance and servicing of aircraft batteries; and reading and interpreting aircraft electrial diagrams to include solid state devices and logic functions. Fundamentals of electrical safety also addressed.	2	4	96	3
	AERM	1315	Aviation Science Fundamentals of mathematics, physics, and drawing as they apply to aircraft principles and operations as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for airframe and powerplant mechanics.	2	4	96	3
	Total Hours			8	21	464	14
Semester 2
	AERM	1240	Aircraft Propellers Fundamentals of propeller design, function, and construction. Skill development in inspection, servicing, and repair of fixed-pitch, constant-speed, and feathering propellers and governing systems. Instruction in removal, balancing, and installation of propellers and fundamentals of safety are also addressed.	1	3	64	2
	AERM	1357	Fuel Metering & Induction Systems Skill development in fuel metering and induction systems used on reciprocating and turbine engines including fuel metering systems, carbureters, induction systems, heat exchangers, and cooling systems. Fundamentals of safety procedures will also be addressed.	2	4	96	3
	AERM	1456	Aircraft Powerplant Electrical General principles of theory, operation, and maintenance of powerplant electrical systems including ignition, starting, and fire protection systems. Fundamentals of safety procedures will also be addressed. Prerequisite: AERM 1314.	2	6	128	4
	AERM	2341	Powerplant & Auxiliary Power Units Advanced concepts of auxiliary power unit (APU) and powerplant systems and components. Safety procedures will also be addressed.	2	3	80	3
	Total Hours			7	16	368	12
Semester 3
	AERM	1344	Aircraft Reciprocating Engines A study of reciprocating engines and their development, operating principles, and theory. Instruction in engine instruments, lubricating and exhaust systems. Fundamentals of safety will also be addressed.	2	4	96	3
	AERM	1351	Aircraft Turbine Engine Theory General principles of theory, history, and servicing of turbine engines to include lubrication, instrumentation, auxiliary power units, and exhaust systems. Fundamentals of safety procedures are also addressed.	2	3	80	3
	Total Hours			4	7	176	6
Semester 4
	AERM	2351	Aircraft Turbine Engine Overhaul A comprehensive study in inspection, disassembly, reassembly, and replacement of gas turbine engines, sections, and components including operational troubleshooting, analysis, and safety.	2	4	96	3
	AERM	2352	Aircraft Powerplant Inspection ° In-depth coverage of methods and procedures to perform powerplant conformity and airworthiness inspections (including one hundred hour inspections) in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations and manufacturer's information. Safety procedures will also be addressed.	2	4	96	3
	AERM	2447	Aircraft Reciprocating Engine Overhaul A comprehensive study of reciprocating engine overhaul including measurement and inspection procedures. Instruction in removal and installation, inspections, checks, servicing, and repair of engines. Safety procedures will be addressed.	2	6	128	4
	Total Hours			6	14	320	10

Grand Totals				25	58	1328	42

Notes
† High School articulated course º This course has been designated as a capstone experience. ** AERM 2380, AERM 2381 or AERM 2680 Co-op, may be taken as an additional course to enhance the overall objectives of the program