AIRFRAME TECHNOLOGY (AMT)
AMT 100. TECHNICAL PREPARATION (4×3×5)
This course introduces basic information necessary for students entering the aviation maintenance field. Math and physics, aircraft weight and balance, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and manufacturers’ technical and legal publications are emphasized. On completion, students should be able to make basic computations, apply principles of physics, compute weight and balance, use maintenance forms and records, state mechanics' privileges and limitations, and interpret maintenance publications. CORE
AMT 101. BASIC ELECTRICITY (3×6×5)
This course provides a study of electricity. Alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) circuits and controls, electrical measurements, electrical test equipment, aircraft batteries, fundamental electronics, and semi-conductor devices are emphasized. On completion, students should be able to solve problems associated with electrical measurements, use basic electrical test equipment, and service aircraft batteries. CORE
AMT 102. MATERIALS AND PROCESSES (3×6×5)
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. 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 are emphasized. On 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. CORE
AMT 110. NON-METALLIC STRUCTURES AND WELDING (2×9×5)
PREREQUISITES: AMT 100, AMT 101, and AMT 102.
This course is a study of repairs to non-metallic aircraft surfaces and structures and welding. Repairs to fabric surfaces and to wood, composite, and steel structures are emphasized. On completion, students should be able to repair fabric surfaces and apply finishing materials, make repairs to wood structures, layout and form composite repairs, and make repairs to steel structures using various welding methods. CORE
AMT 111. AIRCRAFT SHEETMETAL STRUCTURES (2×9×5)
PREREQUISITES: AMT 100, AMT 101, and AMT 102.
This course introduces aircraft sheetmetal repairs. Use of proper procedures, tools, and materials to complete sheetmetal repairs is emphasized. On completion, students should be able to install conventional rivets; form, layout, and bend sheetmetal; install special rivets and fasteners; and inspect and repair sheetmetal structures. CORE
AMT 112. AIRFRAME SYSTEMS I (3×6×5)
PREREQUISITES: AMT 100, AMT 101, and AMT 102.
This course introduces aircraft electrical systems and components and fuel systems. Inspecting, repairing, installing, adjusting, and troubleshooting aircraft alternating and direct current electrical systems are emphasized. On completion, students should know the operation and theory of generators, alternators, and starters; be able to fabricate wiring; and be able to inspect, troubleshoot, and repair lighting and fuel systems. CORE
AMT 113. AIRFRAME SYSTEMS II (3×6×5)
PREREQUISITES: AMT 100, AMT 101, and AMT 102.
This course introduces aircraft inclement weather control and fire protection systems as well as cabin environmental control, instrumentation, and electronic systems. Theory and the skills necessary to inspect, service, maintain, and troubleshoot are emphasized. On completion, students should be able to inspect, repair, troubleshoot, and understand operating principles of ice and rain removal, fire protection, cabin environmental, instruments and navigation and communication systems. CORE
AMT 114. AIRFRAME SYSTEMS III (3×6×5)
PREREQUISITES: AMT 100, AMT 101, and AMT 102.
This course introduces the theory of operation of various hydraulic and pneumatic components and systems, landing gear systems, and various position and warning systems. Testing, inspecting, troubleshooting, and servicing hydraulic and pneumatic system components, wheel and brake systems, and position and warning systems are emphasized. On 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. CORE
AMT 115. AIRFRAME SYSTEMS IV (3×6×5)
PREREQUISITES: AMT 100, AMT 101, and AMT 102.
This course introduces aircraft structural assembly and rigging, helicopters, and required inspections. The skills required to inspect, service, maintain, and troubleshoot airframes, airframe systems and components, and assemble and rig aircraft structures are emphasized. On completion, students should be able to inspect, repair, troubleshoot, assemble, and rig aircraft structures and determine the condition of airframes, airframe systems, and components. CORE
AMT 116. AIRFRAME COMPREHENSIVE TESTING (1×0×1)
PREREQUISITES: AMT 100, AMT 101, AMT 102, AMT 110, AMT 111, AMT 112, AMT 113, AMT 114, and AMT 115.
This is a comprehensive examination covering all materials in airframe and general courses.
POWERPLANT TECHNOLOGY (AMP)
AMP 120. ENGINE THEORY AND PROPELLERS (3×6×5)
PREREQUISITES: AMT 100, 101, and 102.
This course provides an overview of the theory, construction, and operation of aircraft reciprocating engines and the physical laws and characteristics governing propeller operation. Gaining a basic understanding of reciprocating engines and fixed and variable pitch propellers is emphasized. On completion, students should understand the inspection, service, and repair requirements of reciprocating engines; be able to demonstrate an understanding of propeller fundamentals; and remove, troubleshoot, and install propellers. CORE
AMP 121. RECIPROCATING ENGINE SYSTEMS (2×9×5)
PREREQUISITES: AMT 100, 101, and 102.
This course focuses on the inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of reciprocating engine systems. Inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of ignition systems, fuel and induction systems, lubrication systems, and cooling and exhaust systems are emphasized. On completion, students should be able to inspect, service, troubleshoot, and repair ignition, lubrication, fuel, induction, and cooling and exhaust systems. CORE
AMP 122. RECIPROCATING ENGINE OVERHAUL (3×6×5)
PREREQUISITES: AMT 100, 101, and 102.
This course is a study of theory, construction, operation, and timing mechanisms associated with aircraft reciprocating powerplants. It emphasizes overhauling a reciprocating engine, to include disassembly, cleaning, measuring, inspecting, reassembly, and troubleshooting in accordance with appropriate FAA and manufacturers’ regulations and practices. On completion, students should be able to overhaul a reciprocating engine. CORE
AMP 123. RECIPROCATING ENGINE INSPECTIONS (3×6×5)
PREREQUISITES: AMT 100, 101, and 102.
This course is a study of engine instruments, electrical systems, and ignition systems as well as a study of aircraft powerplant inspections. 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 are emphasized. On 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. CORE
AMP 124. TURBINE ENGINE THEORY AND INSPECTIONS (3×6×5)
PREREQUISITES: AMT 100, 101, and 102.
This course introduces the turbine engine. Turbine engine development, application, theory, components, materials and construction, and operating and power extraction principles are emphasized. On completion, students should be able to explain turbine engine theory and operating principles, describe procedures for 100-hour and borescope inspections, and perform a hot section inspection by disassembling and reassembling a turbine engine. CORE
AMP 125. TURBINE ENGINE SYSTEMS OVERHAUL (3×6×5)
PREREQUISITES: AMT 100, 101, and 102.
This course provides a study of turbine engine systems. Starter, ignition, anti-ice, fire detection, and fire extinguishing systems are emphasized. On completion, students should be able to troubleshoot and repair turbine engine systems, remove and install engines in test cells and airframes, explain engine analysis and troubleshooting techniques, and describe correct procedures for rigging and running a turbine engine. CORE
AMP 126. POWERPLANT COMPREHENSIVE TESTING (1×0×1)
PREREQUISITES: AMT 100, 101, and 102; AMP 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, and 125.
This is a comprehensive examination covering all materials in general and/or powerplant courses.
