Powerplant

Program Mission

Program Goals
The goals of the program are to provide the opportunity for students to develop:

Certificate - One-Year (C1)

Classification of Instructional Programs - 47.0608

Core Curriculum

			Credit Hours
TAM	107	Federal Regulations for Aviation Technicians	2
TAM	109	Aircraft Structural Materials and Corrosion Control	2
TAM	113	General Mechanics	2
TAM	125	Basic Electricity	2
TAM	127	Reciprocating Engines and Lubrication Systems	4
TAM	131	Propeller Systems	2
TAM	134	Turbine Engines and Accessory Systems	4
TAM	136	Powerplant Fuel Systems	2
TAM	139	Powerplant Electrical Systems	4
TAM	155	Aviation Mathematics, Physics, Weight & Balance, and Human Factors	3
TAM	200	Auxiliary Systems and Inspections for Powerplants	5
SUB-TOTAL			32

General Education Requirements

Refer to the General Education Requirements and General Education Courses in the College Catalog.

			Credit Hours
Must Include:
Three credit hours from Area 1. Oral & Written Communication			3
Three credit hours from Area 5. Technical Literacy			3
May Not Include:
NST	101	Network Fundamentals	3
SUB-TOTAL			6

Graduation Requirements

			Credit Hours
COM	125	Job Search Strategies	1
The Aviation Maintenance Powerplant One-Year Certificate graduation requirements are for students to: 1) earn a grade of C (70%) or better in all "Core Curriculum" courses and 2) take and pass the FAA General and FAA Powerplant written examinations.
SUB-TOTAL			1

PROGRAM TOTAL

39

Aviation Maintenance Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS)

Classification of Instructional Programs - 47.0608

Core Curriculum

			Credit Hours
TAM	107	Federal Regulations for Aviation Technicians	2
TAM	109	Aircraft Structural Materials and Corrosion Control	2
TAM	113	General Mechanics	2
TAM	125	Basic Electricity	2
TAM	127	Reciprocating Engines and Lubrication Systems	4
TAM	131	Propeller Systems	2
TAM	134	Turbine Engines and Accessory Systems	4
TAM	136	Powerplant Fuel Systems	2
TAM	139	Powerplant Electrical Systems	4
TAM	155	Aviation Mathematics, Physics, Weight & Balance, and Human Factors	3
TAM	200	Auxiliary Systems and Inspections for Powerplants	5
TAM	208	Introduction to Aircraft Welding	2
TAM	211	Assembly and Rigging	2
TAM	213	Sheetmetal and Non-metallic Structures	4
TAM	217	Aircraft Fluid Power Systems	2
TAM	220	Aircraft Covering, Finishes and Woods	2
TAM	224	Aircraft Instrumentation and Avionics Systems	3
TAM	226	Aircraft Electrical Systems	4
TAM	228	Airframe Systems and Inspections	2
SUB-TOTAL			53

General Education Requirements

Refer to the General Education Requirements and General Education Courses in the College Catalog.

			Credit Hours
General Education Requirements			19
May Not Include:
ASC	104	Human Anatomy and Physiology with Lab I	4
ASC	106	Human Anatomy and Physiology with Lab II	4
NST	101	Network Fundamentals	3
SUB-TOTAL			19

Graduation Requirements

			Credit Hours
COM	125	Job Search Strategies	1
The Aviation Maintenance Associate of Applied Science degree graduation requirements are for students to: 1) earn a grade of C (70%) or better in all "Core Curriculum" courses, 2) pass the FAA General and Powerplant or Airframe written examinations, and 3) pass the FAA Oral and Practical examinations for the General and Powerplant or Airframe sections.
SUB-TOTAL			1

PROGRAM TOTAL

73

Courses

TAM 107: Federal Regulations for Aviation Technicians

This course concerns the Federal Aviation Regulations governing aircraft maintenance and mechanic privileges and responsibilities associated with that maintenance. Students learn research techniques on the Avantext software system in the computer laboratory. In addition they are taught rudimentary drawing and sketching techniques to use in filling out FAA forms, reading manuals and diagrams, and how to make maintenance record entries. The general curriculum subjects included in this course, and required by FAR Part 147, Appendix B, are as follows: Aircraft Drawings, Maintenance Forms and Records, Maintenance Publications, Mechanic Privileges and Limitations.

Credit Hours: 2

TAM 109: Aircraft Structural Materials and Corrosion Control

Major topics in this course include structural materials identification, metalworking and fabrication processes, non-destructive testing procedures and corrosion treatment and prevention. General curriculum subjects included in this course and required by FAR Part 147, Appendix B, are as follows: Corrosion Control and Materials and Processes.

Credit Hours: 2

TAM 113: General Mechanics

Ground operation and servicing topics covered include shop and flight line safety including fire safety and procedures, jacking safety, hazardous materials procedures, tie-down techniques, standard hand signals, and fueling safety and procedures. Servicing with ground power units, oxygen and other related items used on aircraft are discussed and performed in the laboratory. Towing and taxiing aircraft, including engine starting procedures are also part of the laboratory activities. Fluid lines and fittings topics covered are materials and hardware required to fabricate all types of both rigid and flexible fluid lines. Fabrication techniques and installation procedures are included in the laboratory activities. The general curriculum subjects included in this course and required by FAR Part 147, Appendix B, are as follows: Ground Operation and Servicing and Fluid Lines and Fittings.

Credit Hours: 2

TAM 125: Basic Electricity

Basic electricity theory is covered in this course including static and current electricity, basic electrical units, terminology and magnetism. Circuit components are discussed and complex DC circutis are analyzed using Ohm's Law and power formulas. Different methods of generating electrical energy are covered and laboratory projects include fabrication and testing of circuits containing a variety of components. A unit on the theory, testing and maintenance of batteries rounds out the DC phase of this course. Primary and secondary batteries including lead-acid and nickel-cadmium types are included. The AC phase of the course involves mathematically analyzing inductive and capacitive circuits including power formulas. Solid-state devices are introduced and theory discussed. A final unit on testing and troubleshooting is covered in this course. Extensive laboratory projects are used in this phase. The general curriculum subject included in this course and required by FAR Part 147, Appendix B, is Basic Electricity.

Credit Hours: 2

TAM 127: Reciprocating Engines and Lubrication Systems

The history, theory, design, development and maintenance of aircraft reciprocating engines and the terminology and techniques associated therewith are addressed in this course. A study of lubrication systems for both, reciprocating engines and turbine engines is also included. Laboratory activities may include disassembly, reassembly, overhaul, repair, inspection, removal, installation, rigging and testing of aircraft reciprocating engines and engine lubrication systems. This course provides the opportunity for students to develop skills in the use of maintenance publications and the documentation of maintenance activities. The powerplant curriculum subjects included in this course and required by FAR Part 147, Appendix D are as follows: Reciprocating Engines and Lubrication Systems.

Credit Hours: 4

TAM 131: Propeller Systems

The lecture portion of this course addresses the history, development, theory of operation and application of fixed-pitch propellers through constant-speed propellers with reverse and feather features. In lab, students may remove, replace, inspect, service, or repair propellers, propeller accessories, or propeller auxiliary systems. The use of maintenance publications, and the documentation of maintenance activities will be emphasized. The powerplant curriculum subject included in this course and required by FAR Part 147, Appendix D is Propellers.

Credit Hours: 2

TAM 134: Turbine Engines and Accessory Systems

Thorough reviews of the history, development, design, theory and application of various types of turbine engines, and auxiliary systems for both, reciprocating engines and turbines engines, are provided in the lecture portion of this course. Lab activities may include the removal and replacement, inspection, overhaul, repair and adjustment of turbine engines, and auxiliary systems for reciprocating engines and turbine engines. The powerplant curriculum subjects included in this course and required by FAR Part 147, Appendix D, are as follows: Turbine Engines, Auxiliary Power Units, Unducted Fans, Engine Cooling Systems, Engine Exhaust and Reverser Systems, Induction and Engine Airflow Systems.

Credit Hours: 4

TAM 136: Powerplant Fuel Systems

In this course, students learn about aircraft fuels, engine fuel systems components and fuel metering devices. Lecture topics include float carburetors, pressure injection carburetors, fuel injection systems and turbine engine fuel controls. Laboratory activities may include the inspection, service and repair of fuel systems, pumps, valves, filters, and metering units. The powerplant curriculum subjects included in this course and required by FAR Part 147, Appendix D, are Fuel Metering Systems and Engine Fuel Systems.

Credit Hours: 2

TAM 139: Powerplant Electrical Systems

Aircraft charging systems, motors and engine starting and ignition systems are the major topics in this course. In lab, students may inspect powerplant electrical systems installation, and inspect, service and repair electrical systems components. The powerplant curriculum subjects included in this course and required by FAR Part 147, Appendix D, are Engine Electrical Systems and Ignition and Starting Systems.

Credit Hours: 4

TAM 155: Aviation Mathematics, Physics, Weight & Balance, and Human Factors

Mathematics concepts covered in this course include roots, powers, area, volume, ratio, proportion, percentage, and algebraic operations. Physics concepts, with particular application in the aviation maintenance field, covered in this course include matter, energy, work, power, force, motion, and gas and fluid mechanics. These principles, together with Newton's laws and atmospheric science are then used to introduce aerodynamics for fixed and rotor wing aircraft. This course also covers aircraft weight and balance theory and terminology, FAA requirements for documentation, practical problems, and application. Laboratory activities include actual weighing of an aircraft and related computations. Also included are practical problems involving aircraft alterations with related weight and balance computations, adverse loading checks, and ballast and weight shift problems. Human factors are covered in this course with an emphasis on common maintenance problems, situational awareness, and basic human factors techniques and applications. The general curriculum subjects included in this course and required by FAR Part 147, Appendix B, are Mathematics, Basic Physics, and Weight and Balance.

Credit Hours: 3

TAM 200: Auxiliary Systems and Inspections for Powerplants

All of the subject areas in the powerplant curriculum culminate in this course, to provide students with the opportunity to hone skills learned earlier. Periodic inspections of reciprocating or turbine engines, propellers or engine accessories are typical activities in lab. These inspections include extensive research of maintenance publications and effective documentation of inspection activities. Students may also inspect, service and repair, fire protection systems and powerplant instrument systems. The powerplant curriculum subjects included in this course and required by FAR Part 147, Appendix D are as follows: Engine Fire Protection Systems, Engine Instrument Systems and Engine Inspections.

Requisites:
Prerequisite At least eight credit hours of course work in the powerplant curriculum,
or
Prerequisite the transfer of an equivalent course work,
or
Prerequisite documentation of significant experience in the maintenance of aircraft engines, or instructor's permission are requirements for entry into this course.

Credit Hours: 5

TAM 208: Introduction to Aircraft Welding

This course focuses on the various types of welding used with aircraft structural materials. Introduces the student to oxy-gas welding as well as arc welding. Includes introduction to soldering and brazing of steel sheet and tube steel. Students will demonstrate skills in the fabrication and repair of a steel tube cluster as outlined in AC-43.13 1B. The airframe curriculum subject included in this course and required by FAR Part 147, Appendix C, is Welding.

Credit Hours: 2

TAM 211: Assembly and Rigging

Assembly and rigging (adjustment) of aircraft primary structures (wings, stabilizers and landing gear), and primary and secondary flight controls (ailerons, rudders trim tabs, etc.) is the primary emphasis of this course. A review of aerodynamics for fixed and rotor wing aircraft is also included. The airframe curriculum subject included in this course and required by FAR Part 147, Appendix C, is Assembly and Rigging.

Credit Hours: 2

TAM 213: Sheetmetal and Non-metallic Structures

Provides foundation for understanding design and construction, as related to sheetmetal and non-metallic aircraft structures. Introduces students to the various materials used in aircraft fabrication and repair. Laboratory activities include selection and installation of various fasteners; installation of conventional rivets, sheetmetal flat layouts and rivet pattern layouts. Provides knowledge of composite structural designs, inspection methods, fabrication and repair procedures. The airframe curriculum subject included in this course and required by FAR Part 147, Appendix C, is Sheetmetal and Non-metallic Structures.

Credit Hours: 4

TAM 217: Aircraft Fluid Power Systems

This course covers physical principles and mathematical analysis of hydraulic systems, characteristics of different types of hydraulic fluids, small and large aircraft hydraulic systems and their applications, different types of hydraulic control systems and pneumatic systems. Various types of aircraft landing gear are covered, including aircraft ground steering systems, wheels, tires, braking systems, landing gear shock struts and related hardware. All types of braking systems are studied from simple mechanically operated brakes to hydraulically boosted systems with anti-skid systems on large aircraft. Aircraft tires and tubes are covered thoroughly including inspection, removal and replacement. All subjects in this course emphasize laboratory projects involving disassembly, inspection, repair and installation of components on aircraft. Retractable landing gear hydraulic systems are thoroughly studied including electrical control, position and warning systems. The airframe curriculum subjects included in this course, and required by FAR Part 147, Appendix C, are as follows: Aircraft Landing Gear Systems, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Power Systems, Position and Warning Systems.

Credit Hours: 2

TAM 220: Aircraft Covering, Finishes and Woods

The covering of exterior surfaces and internal structures, to prevent corrosion, as well as to beautify, is one of the major areas of aircraft maintenance. In this course, students learn about aircraft wooden structures, fabric coverings for aircraft structures, and the various paints and sealers used to protect them. Students also learn techniques for the inspection, and preparation prior to sealing and painting of wood and metal aircraft structures, and wood, metal and fabric surfaces. The airframe curriculum subjects included in this course and required by FAR Part 147, Appendix C, are as follows: Aircraft Coverings, Aircraft Finishes, and Wood Structures.

Credit Hours: 2

TAM 224: Aircraft Instrumentation and Avionics Systems

Most aircraft operating under visual flight rules typically include instruments to indicate flight conditions such as attitude, altitude, airspeed and heading, other instruments to indicate engine and airframe systems conditions, and VHF radios for communication and navigation. A transponder, and other systems, to interact with the local air traffic control are necessary for instrument flight rules. In this course, students learn how these systems work, the regulations that pertain to them, and how to install, inspect, and check systems components for operation. The airframe curriculum subjects included in this course and required by FAR Part 147, Appendix C, are as follows: Aircraft Instrument Systems and Communication and Navigation Systems.

Credit Hours: 3

TAM 226: Aircraft Electrical Systems

This course addresses the operation and maintenance of electrical charging systems and power distribution systems for large and small aircraft as well as the fabrication and installation of electrical wiring and electrical systems components. The airframe curriculum subject included in this course and required by FAR Part 147, Appendix C is Aircraft Electrical Systems.

Credit Hours: 4

TAM 228: Airframe Systems and Inspections

Provides detailed instruction of airframe auxiliary systems. Includes cabin pressurization control, ice and rain systems, airframe fire protection and basic aircraft fuel systems. Learning opportunities include inspection, repair overhaul and servicing of such systems. Students will demonstrate troubleshooting skills using proper procedures and practices as outlined by the manufacturer. FAA airframe inspection requirements and proper logbook entries are also discussed. The airframe curriculum subjects included in this course and required by FAR Part 147, Appendix C, are as follows: Cabin Atmosphere, Ice and Rain Control Systems, Aircraft Fuel Systems, Fire Protection and Airframe Inspection.

Credit Hours: 2