Aviation Maintenance Technician-Powerplant (AM61)  Technical Certificate of Credit

Aviation Mathematics provides students with the knowledge necessary to use and apply mathematical procedures and processes that are applicable to aviation maintenance functions. Topics include: perform algebraic operations; extract roots and raise numbers to a given power; determine area and volume of geometrical shapes; and solve ratio, proportion, and percentage problems. Required textbooks and materials: AC 43.13-1B/43.13-2B, ISBN 978-0-88487-504-0, $23.65 FAR AMT (2018), ISBN 978-1-56027-931-1, $18.74 A&P Technician General Test Guide, ISBN 978-0-88487-542-3, $16.04 Standard Aviation Maintenance Handbook, ISBN 978-0-88487-324-2, $17.95 Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook, ISBN 978-0-88487-526-1, $43.88

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to select and use FAA and manufacturers* specifications, data sheets, manuals, related regulations, and technical data; to write descriptions of aircraft conditions, record work performed, and complete maintenance forms and inspection reports; and to interpret federal regulations regarding mechanic privileges and limitations. Topics include: maintenance publications, maintenance forms and records, and mechanic privileges and limitations. Required textbooks and materials: AC 43.13-1B/43.13-2B, ISBN 978-0-88487-504-0, $23.65 FAR AMT (2018), ISBN 978-1-56027-931-1, $18.74 A&P Technician General Test Guide, ISBN 978-0-88487-542-3, $16.04 Standard Aviation Maintenance Handbook, ISBN 978-0-88487-324-2, $17.95 Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook, ISBN 978-0-88487-526-1, $43.88

Provides students with the fundamentals of aircraft materials and processes, ground operations and servicing, and aircraft cleaning and corrosion control. Required textbooks and materials: AC 43.13-1B/43.13-2B, ISBN 978-0-88487-504-0, $23.65 FAR AMT (2018), ISBN 978-1-56027-931-1, $18.74 A&P Technician General Test Guide, ISBN 978-0-88487-542-3, $16.04 Standard Aviation Maintenance Handbook, ISBN 978-0-88487-324-2, $17.95 Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook, ISBN 978-0-88487-526-1, $43.88

Provides students with the fundamentals of aircraft drawings, weight and balance, and fluid lines and fittings. Required textbooks and materials: AC 43.13-1B/43.13-2B, ISBN 978-0-88487-504-0, $23.65 FAR AMT (2018), ISBN 978-1-56027-931-1, $18.74 A&P Technician General Test Guide, ISBN 978-0-88487-542-3, $16.04 Standard Aviation Maintenance Handbook, ISBN 978-0-88487-324-2, $17.95 Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook, ISBN 978-0-88487-526-1, $43.88

Basic Electricity and Electronics provides a study of the relationships of voltage, current, and resistance in aircraft electrical systems, and the use of meters. Alternators; generators; starters; motors; charging systems; basic AC and DC systems; and semiconductor, solid state, and integrated circuit fundamentals are introduced. Topics include: basic electricity; determine the relationship of voltage, current, and resistance in electrical circuits; read and interpret electrical circuit diagrams; measure voltage, current, resistance, and continuity; calculate and measure electrical power; calculate and measure capacitance and inductance; inspect and service batteries; and solid state devices applications. Required textbooks and materials: AC 43.13-1B/43.13-2B, ISBN 978-0-88487-504-0, $23.65 FAR AMT (2018), ISBN 978-1-56027-931-1, $18.74 A&P Technician General Test Guide, ISBN 978-0-88487-542-3, $16.04 Standard Aviation Maintenance Handbook, ISBN 978-0-88487-324-2, $17.95 Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook, ISBN 978-0-88487-526-1, $43.88 Buzz Box—Magneto Timing Kit, $54

Provides students with an introduction to the theory and application of physics to aerospace vehicles and their subsystems. Topics include: temperature and heat; pressure, temperature, and volume of air mass; basic aerodynamics and theory of flight; physical factors affecting engine output; relationship of pressure, area, and force; origin of sound; principles of simple machines; and centrifugal and centripetal force. Required textbooks and materials: AC 43.13-1B/43.13-2B, ISBN 978-0-88487-504-0, $23.65 FAR AMT (2018), ISBN 978-1-56027-931-1, $18.74 A&P Technician General Test Guide, ISBN 978-0-88487-542-3, $16.04 Standard Aviation Maintenance Handbook, ISBN 978-0-88487-324-2, $17.95 Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook, ISBN 978-0-88487-526-1, $43.88

This course provides a study of piston engine theory and maintenance including air and water cooled aircraft engines. Topics include: aircraft reciprocating engine theory, and inspect and repair radial engines. Required textbooks and materials: AC 43.13-1B/43.13-2B, ISBN 978-0-88487-504-0, $23.65 FAR AMT (2018), ISBN 978-1-56027-931-1, $18.74 Standard Aviation Maintenance Handbook, ISBN 978-0-88487-324-2, $17.95 A&P Technician PowerPlant Test Guide, ISBN 978-0-88457-543-1, $16.04 A&P Technician PowerPlant Textbook, ISBN 978-0-88457-524-5, $43.88 Aircraft PowerPlants, ISBN 978-0-07-179913-3, $65.44 Airframe & PowerPlant Mechanics, PowerPlant Handbook, ISBN 978-0-98386583-4, $23.10

This course provides a study of the fundamentals and evolution of the jet engine and jet propulsion. Topics include: aircraft gas turbine engine theory, and inspect and troubleshoot unducted fan systems and components. Required textbooks and materials: AC 43.13-1B/43.13-2B, ISBN 978-0-88487-504-0, $23.65 FAR AMT (2018), ISBN 978-1-56027-931-1, $18.74 Standard Aviation Maintenance Handbook, ISBN 978-0-88487-324-2, $17.95 A&P Technician PowerPlant Test Guide, ISBN 978-0-88457-543-1, $16.04 A&P Technician PowerPlant Textbook, ISBN 978-0-88457-524-5, $43.88 Aircraft PowerPlants, ISBN 978-0-07-179913-3, $65.44 Airframe & PowerPlant Mechanics, PowerPlant Handbook, ISBN 978-0-98386583-4, $23.10

This course provides instruction for performing airframe inspections with emphasis on developing the skills related to conformity and air worthiness evaluations. Topics include: perform airframe conformity inspection, and perform airframe air worthiness inspection. Required textbooks and materials: AC 43.13-1B/43.13-2B, ISBN 978-0-88487-504-0, $23.65 FAR AMT (2018), ISBN 978-1-56027-931-1, $18.74 Standard Aviation Maintenance Handbook, ISBN 978-0-88487-324-2, $17.95 A&P Technician Airframe Test Guide, ISBN 978-0-88487-193-4, $16.04 Airframe & PowerPlant Mechanics-Airframe Handbook vol. 1, ISBN 978-0-983-86581-0, $22.46 Airframe & PowerPlant Mechanics-Airframe Handbook vol. 2, ISBN 978-1-56027-952-5, $32.95

This course provides a study of aircraft engine fuel and fuel metering systems.Topics include:repair engine fuel system components; inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair engine fuel systems; troubleshoot and adjust turbine engine fuel metering systems and electronic engine fuel controls; inspect check, service, troubleshoot, and repair reciprocating and turbine engine fuel metering systems; overhaul carburetors; repair engine fuel metering system components; and inspect, check, and service water injection systems. Required textbooks and materials: AC 43.13-1B/43.13-2B, ISBN 978-0-88487-504-0, $23.65 FAR AMT (2018), ISBN 978-1-56027-931-1, $18.74 Standard Aviation Maintenance Handbook, ISBN 978-0-88487-324-2, $17.95 A&P Technician PowerPlant Test Guide, ISBN 978-0-88457-543-1, $16.04 A&P Technician PowerPlant Textbook, ISBN 978-0-88457-524-5, $43.88 Aircraft PowerPlants, ISBN 978-0-07-179913-3, $65.44 Airframe & PowerPlant Mechanics, PowerPlant Handbook, ISBN 978-0-98386583-4, $23.10

This course provides a study of powerplant instruments, fire protection and electrical systems. Topics include: troubleshoot, service, and repair electrical and mechanical fluid rate-of-flow indicating systems; inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical engine temperature, pressure, and r.p.m. indicating systems; inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair engine fire detection and extinguishing systems; install, check, and service engine electrical wiring, controls, switches, indicators, and protective devices; and repair engine electrical system components. Required textbooks and materials: AC 43.13-1B/43.13-2B, ISBN 978-0-88487-504-0, $23.65 FAR AMT (2018), ISBN 978-1-56027-931-1, $18.74 Standard Aviation Maintenance Handbook, ISBN 978-0-88487-324-2, $17.95 A&P Technician PowerPlant Test Guide, ISBN 978-0-88457-543-1, $16.04 A&P Technician PowerPlant Textbook, ISBN 978-0-88457-524-5, $43.88 Aircraft PowerPlants, ISBN 978-0-07-179913-3, $65.44 Airframe & PowerPlant Mechanics, PowerPlant Handbook, ISBN 978-0-98386583-4, $23.10

This course provides a study of powerplant ignition and starting systems.Topics include:overhaul magneto and ignition harness; inspect, service, troubleshoot, and repair reciprocating and turbine engine ignition systems and components; inspect, service, troubleshoot, and repair turbine electrical starting systems; and inspect, service, and troubleshoot turbine engine pneumatic starting systems. Required textbooks and materials: AC 43.13-1B/43.13-2B, ISBN 978-0-88487-504-0, $23.65 FAR AMT (2018), ISBN 978-1-56027-931-1, $18.74 Standard Aviation Maintenance Handbook, ISBN 978-0-88487-324-2, $17.95 A&P Technician PowerPlant Test Guide, ISBN 978-0-88457-543-1, $16.04 A&P Technician PowerPlant Textbook, ISBN 978-0-88457-524-5, $43.88 Aircraft PowerPlants, ISBN 978-0-07-179913-3, $65.44 Airframe & PowerPlant Mechanics, PowerPlant Handbook, ISBN 978-0-98386583-4, $23.10

This course provides a study of aircraft powerplant accessory systems. Topics include: inspect and maintain aircraft engine lubrication systems; inspect and maintain aircraft engine induction systems; inspect and maintain aircraft engine cooling systems; and inspect and maintain aircraft engine exhaust systems. Required textbooks and materials: AC 43.13-1B/43.13-2B, ISBN 978-0-88487-504-0, $23.65 FAR AMT (2018), ISBN 978-1-56027-931-1, $18.74 Standard Aviation Maintenance Handbook, ISBN 978-0-88487-324-2, $17.95 A&P Technician PowerPlant Test Guide, ISBN 978-0-88457-543-1, $16.04 A&P Technician PowerPlant Textbook, ISBN 978-0-88457-524-5, $43.88 Aircraft PowerPlants, ISBN 978-0-07-179913-3, $65.44 Airframe & PowerPlant Mechanics, PowerPlant Handbook, ISBN 978-0-98386583-4, $23.10

This course provides a study of aircraft propeller systems.Topics include: propeller theory and fundamentals; inspect and maintain propellers; and install, troubleshoot, and remove propellers. Required textbooks and materials: AC 43.13-1B/43.13-2B, ISBN 978-0-88487-504-0, $23.65 FAR AMT (2018), ISBN 978-1-56027-931-1, $18.74 Standard Aviation Maintenance Handbook, ISBN 978-0-88487-324-2, $17.95 A&P Technician PowerPlant Test Guide, ISBN 978-0-88457-543-1, $16.04 A&P Technician PowerPlant Textbook, ISBN 978-0-88457-524-5, $43.88 Aircraft PowerPlants, ISBN 978-0-07-179913-3, $65.44 Airframe & PowerPlant Mechanics, PowerPlant Handbook, ISBN 978-0-98386583-4, $23.10