Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Aviation Maintenance Technology
Aviation Maintenance Technology with a concentration in Airframe and Powerplant is a program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all aircraft components of the aircraft with the exception of avionics and instruments. The Airframe concentration includes instruction in layout and fabrication of sheet metal, fabric, wood, and other materials into structural members, parts, and fittings, and replacement of damaged or worn parts such as control cables and hydraulic units. The concentration in Powerplant prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of aircraft powerplant and related systems. Instruction includes engine inspection and maintenance, lubrication and cooling, electrical and ignition systems, carburetion, fuels and fuel systems, propeller and fan assemblies.
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Aviation Maintenance Technology - Airframe Concentration, -
Aviation Maintenance Technology - Powerplant Concentration, Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Classes
AMP 120: ENGINE THEORY AND PROPELLERS
Class Program
This course provides an overview of the theory, construction, and operation of aircraft reciprocating engines and the physical laws and characteristics governing propeller operation. Emphasis is placed on gaining a basic understanding of reciprocating engines and of fixed and variable pitch propellers. Upon completion, students should understand the inspection, service, and repair requirements of re ciprocating engines; be able to demonstrate an understanding of propeller fundamentals; and remove, troubleshoot, and install propellers.
AMP 121: RECIPROCATING ENGINE SYSTEMS
Class Program
This course focuses on the inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of reciprocating engine systems. Emphasis is on inspection, troubleshooting, and repairs of ignition systems, fuel and induction systems, lubrication systems, and cooling and exhaust systems. Upon completion, students should be able to inspect, service, troubleshoot, and repair ignition, lubrication, fuel, induction, and cooling and exhaust systems.
AMP 122: RECIPROCATING ENGINE OVERHAUL
Class Program
This course is a study of theory, construction, operation, and timing mechanisms associated with aircraft reciprocating powerplant; overhaul to include disassembly, cleaning, measuring, inspecting, reassembly and troubleshooting in accordance with appropriate FAA and manufacturers' regulations and practices. Emphasis is placed on overhauling a reciprocating engine. Upon completion, students should be able to overhaul a reciprocating engine.
AMP 123: RECIPROCATING ENGINE INSPECTION
Class Program
This course is a study of engine instruments, electrical systems, ignition systems and aircraft Powerplant inspections, as well as the study of rotary wing aircraft, rotary wing aerodynamics, main and tail rotor systems, rotor blades, primary and secondary controls, and general maintenance practices. Emphasis is placed on the theory of operation of these systems, analysis of system performance and faults, interpretations of instrument indications, and the performance of powerplant conformity and airworthiness inspections. Upon completion, students should be able to read and interpret instrument readings, analyze faults in instruments and electrical and ignition systems, and perform conformity and airworthiness inspections of reciprocating engines.
AMP 124: TURBINE ENGINE THEORY AND INSPECTIONS
Class Program
This course introduces the turbine engine. Emphasis is placed on turbine engine development, application, theory, components, materials and construction, and operating and power extraction principles. Upon completion, students should be able to explain turbine engine theory and operating principles, describe procedures for 100-hour and Boroscope inspections, and perform a hot section inspection by disassembling and reassembling a turbine engine.
AMP 125: TURBINE ENGINE SYSTEMS OVERHAUL
Class Program
This course provides a study of turbine engine systems. Emphasis is placed on starter, ignition, anti-ice, fire detection, and fire extinguishing systems. Upon completion, students should be able to troubleshoot, and repair turbine engine systems; remove and install engines in test cell and airframes; explain engine analysis and troubleshooting techniques; and describe correct procedures for rigging and running a turbine engine.
AMT 100: TECHNICAL PREPARATION
Class Program
This course introduces basic information necessary for entering students in aviation maintenance technology. Emphasis is placed on math and physics, aircraft weight and balance, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and manufacturers' technical and legal publications. Upon completion, students should be able to make basic computations, apply principles of physics, compute weight and balance, use maintenance forms and records, state mechanic's privileges and limitations, and interpret maintenance publications.
AMT 101: BASIC ELECTRICITY
Class Program
This course provides a study in electricity. Emphasis is placed on alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) circuits and controls, electrical measurements, electrical test equipment, aircraft batteries, fundamental electronics, and semi-conductor devices. Upon completion, students should be able to solve problems associated with electrical measurements, use basic electrical test equipment, and service aircraft batteries.
AMT 102: MATERIALS AND PROCESSES
Class Program
This course introduces aircraft hardware and materials, precision measuring and non-destructive testing, aircraft ground operations, fuels, cleaning and corrosion control methods, and the use of aircraft drawings. Emphasis is on identification and selection of aircraft hardware, performance of non-destructive testing, fabrication and inspection of flexible fluid lines, identification of fuels, use of cleaning materials, and corrosion control programs. Upon completion, students should be able to perform non-destructive tests, use precision measuring tools, fabricate and install rigid and flexible fluid lines, select hardware and fuels, handle and secure an aircraft, and identify, read, create and interpret aircraft drawings.
AMT 110: NON-METALLIC STRUCTURES AND WELDING
Class Program
This course is a study of repairs to non-metallic aircraft surfaces and structures and welding. Emphasis is placed on repairs to fabric surfaces and to wood, composite, and steel structures. Upon completion, students should be able to repair fabric surfaces and apply finishing materials, make repairs to wood structures, layout and form composite structures, and make repairs to steel structures using various welding methods.
AMT 111: AIRCRAFT SHEET METAL STRUCTURES
Class Program
This course introduces aircraft sheet metal repairs. Emphasis is placed on the use of proper procedures, tools, and materials to complete sheet metal repairs. Upon completion, students should be able to install conventional rivets; form, layout, and bend sheet metal; install special rivets and fasteners; inspect and repair sheet metal structures.
AMT 112: AIRFRAME SYSTEMS I
Class Program
This course introduces aircraft electrical, communication, and navigation systems and components. Emphasis is placed on inspecting, repairing, installing, adjusting, and troubleshooting aircraft alternating and direct current electrical systems. Upon completion, students should know the operation and theory of generators, alternators, and starters; be able to fabricate wiring; and inspect, troubleshoot, and repair lighting, communication, and navigation systems.
AMT 113: AIRFRAME SYSTEMS II
Class Program
This course introduces aircraft inclement weather control, fire protection and fuel systems as well as cabin environmental control, and instrumentation. Emphasis is placed on theory and skills necessary to inspect, service, maintain and troubleshoot. Upon completion, students should be able to inspect, repair, troubleshoot and understand operating principles of ice and rain removal, fire protection, cabin environmental, instruments and fuel systems.
AMT 114: AIRFRAME SYSTEMS III
Class Program
This course introduces the theory of operation of various hydraulic and pneumatic components and systems, landing gear systems, and various position and warning systems. Emphasis is on testing, inspecting, troubleshooting, and servicing hydraulic and pneumatic system components, wheel and brake systems, and position and warning systems. Upon completion, students should be able to inspect, troubleshoot, and repair hydraulic and pneumatic power systems, aircraft wheels and tires, aircraft landing gear systems, anti-skid and electrical braking systems, and position and warning systems.
AMT 115: AIRFRAME SYSTEMS IV
Class Program
This course introduces aircraft structural assembly and rigging, helicopters, and required inspections. Emphasis is placed on skills required to inspect, service, maintain, and troubleshoot airframes, airframe systems, and components and assemble and rig aircraft structures. Upon completion, students should be able to inspect, repair, troubleshoot, assemble and rig aircraft structures and determine conditions of airframes, airframe systems, and components.