Aircraft Maintenance Powerplant

Certificate in Applied Science

30 Credit Hours

This certificate, along with the General and Airframe 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 201	Lubricating Systems	2
Lec: 2 Lab: 0 Credit:2 This course covers the use and classification of lubricants, oils and greases. The basic lubrication systems of opposed, radial and turbine engines are included.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 032 or appropriate placement

ACM 205	Ignition and Starting Systems	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course covers the theory and operation of aircraft powerplant ignition systems used on reciprocating and turbine engines, including the requirements for inspecting, servicing, repairing and/or overhauling magnetos, spark plugs, and ignition harnesses and switches.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 032 or appropriate placement

ACM 210	Reciprocating Engine Overhaul	4
Lec: 0.5 Lab: 10.5 Credit:4 This course covers the theory and development of the internal combustion engine used in aviation and the disassembly, inspection, service, repair and overhaul of opposed and radial aircraft engines.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 032 or appropriate placement

ACM 212	Engine Installation	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course covers the techniques for removal and installation of opposed and radial aircraft piston engines, including the evaluation of performance after reconditioning, testing, inspection, troubleshooting, preservation and return to service after long-term storage.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 032 or appropriate placement

ACM 220	Turbine Engines	3
Lec: 1.5 Lab: 4.5 Credit:3 This course covers the history, theory, construction and principles of operation of turbine engines, including removal, installation, maintenance, testing, inspection, adjustment and overhaul.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 032 or appropriate placement

ACM 226	Engine Inspection	1
Lec: 0.5 Lab: 1.5 Credit:1 This course covers the procedures necessary for powerplant inspection to conform to the manufacturer’s and FAA requirements.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 032 or appropriate placement

ACM 234	Propellers and Components	4
Lec: 2.5 Lab: 4.5 Credit:4 This course covers the theory, installation, inspection, service, maintenance, repair and principles of operation of fixed and controllable pitch propellers. This course also includes the study of propeller de-icing, anti-icing, synchronization, and selection and use of propeller lubricants for reciprocating and turbo propeller engines.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 032 or appropriate placement

ACM 240	Engine Electrical Instrumentation and Fire Protection	3
Lec: 1 Lab: 6 Credit:3 This course covers the skills required to inspect, check, service, troubleshoot and repair reciprocating and turbine engine starters and generators, alternators and charging systems, including wiring controls; switches; protective devices; and temperature, pressure, RPM-indicating and fire protection systems.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 032 or appropriate placement

ACM 245	Powerplant Fuel Systems	4
Lec: 3 Lab: 3 Credit:4 This course covers inspecting, troubleshooting, servicing, repairing and overhauling of powerplant fuel metering systems, including warning indicators, pressure and rate-of-flow instruments, and carburetor overhaul.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 032 or appropriate placement

ACM 250	Induction Cooling and Exhaust	3
Lec: 2.5 Lab: 1.5 Credit:3 This course covers the skills required to inspect, check, troubleshoot, service and repair reciprocating and turbine engine induction, cooling and exhaust systems.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.