Aircraft Maintenance Airframe

Certificate in Applied Science

29 Credit Hours

This certificate, along with the General and Powerplant certificates, prepares the student to sit for the certification exams required by the Federal Aviation Administration to become certified airframe and powerplant maintenance technicians. Students are prepared for employment repairing aircraft, engines and related systems with airlines, government agencies, aircraft manufacturers and aircraft service companies.

Major Requirements

ACM 125	Wood Structures, Coverings and Finishes	2
Lec: 1 Lab: 3 Credit:2 This course covers the fundamentals of inspection, maintenance and repair of aircraft wood structures; selection, application and maintenance of aircraft fabric and fiberglass coverings; and selection, application and maintenance of aircraft finishes, trim and lettering.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 032 or appropriate placement

ACM 135	Sheet Metal and Non-metallic Structures	4
Lec: 1.5 Lab: 7.5 Credit:4 This course covers the principles of sheet metal layout, bending, rivet installation, structural inspection and repair methods. Composite construction, honeycomb, plastic laminates, fiberglass and thermoplastics for aircraft applications also are included in the course.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 032 or appropriate placement

ACM 145	Aircraft Welding	2
Lec: 1 Lab: 3 Credit:2 This course covers the welding techniques and safety procedures used to manufacture and repair truss-type aircraft structures. It includes types of welds, setup of welding equipment, soldering techniques, brazing, gas welding and electric welding of aluminum, stainless steel, magnesium and titanium.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 032 or appropriate placement

ACM 150	Assembly and Rigging	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course covers the methods and procedures used to maintain an aircraft in aerodynamically and structurally sound condition. Flight theory, aircraft assembly, jacking, structural alignment, rigging of fixed-wing and rotor-wing aircraft, balancing, and rigging of flight control surfaces are covered.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 032 or appropriate placement

ACM 155	Aircraft Environmental Systems	3
Lec: 2.5 Lab: 1.5 Credit:3 This course covers the skills required to inspect, check, service and repair aircraft heating, cooling, vapor cycle and air cycle air conditioning; pressurization, oxygen, ice and rain control; carbon monoxide detection; and fire protection systems.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 032 or appropriate placement

ACM 160	Utility and Warning Systems	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course covers the principles of inspecting, troubleshooting, servicing and repairing instrument systems, communication and navigation systems, and landing gear antiskid indicating and warning systems.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 032 or appropriate placement

ACM 165	Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems	3
Lec: 1.5 Lab: 4.5 Credit:3 This course covers the operating principles for aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic power systems. The theory of fluid power; identification and selection of aircraft hydraulic fluids; and servicing, troubleshooting, inspecting and repairing of hydraulic and pneumatic power systems and components are included.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 032 or appropriate placement

ACM 167	Landing Gear Systems	3
Lec: 2.5 Lab: 1.5 Credit:3 This course covers the skills required to perform maintenance and service requirements for aircraft landing gear systems. The inspection, servicing, repair and operational check of landing gear, retracting systems, shock struts, brakes, wheels, tires and steering systems are included.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 032 or appropriate placement

ACM 170	Aircraft Electrical Systems	4
Lec: 2.5 Lab: 4.5 Credit:4 This course covers skills required to inspect, check, service, troubleshoot and repair aircraft electrical system controls, wiring installation, switches, indicators and protective devices.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 032 or appropriate placement

ACM 172	Aircraft Fuel Systems	1
Lec: 0 Lab: 3 Credit:1 This course covers maintenance of aircraft fuel systems including troubleshooting, inspection, service and repair principles for fuel system components, pressure fuel systems, quantity indicating systems, pressure and temperature systems, dump systems, and fuel management procedures.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 032 or appropriate placement

ACM 174	Airframe Inspection	1
Lec: .5 Lab: 1.5 Credit:1 This course covers the fundamentals of airframe inspection, including the purposes, requirements and type of inspection, inspection records, and suggested methods for performing systematic inspection procedures.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 032 or appropriate placement

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Admission Requirements

Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying placement levels.