Aviation/Airway Management (ATE)
Covers mathematics related to the aerodynamic and physical forces acting on an aircraft in flight. Lecture/Lab: 1.0 credit (40.5 contact hours).
Comprehend the basic math, physics, and theory of flight needed to be successful in the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program and become an Aviation Maintenance Technician. Understand the relationships relating to human factors and safety in the Aviation industry. Integrated Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours); Integrated Lab: 1 credit (66 contact hours).
Teaches knowledge and skills necessary in measuring, calculating, and documenting aircraft weight and balance. Provides instruction in the identification, cause, prevention, removal and treatment of corrosion. Includes interior and exterior cleaning of the aircraft. Lecture/Lab: 3.0 credits (96 contact hours).
Obtain a working knowledge and familiarity with the resources used to locate reference materials, understand governing federal regulations, and document maintenance actions taken in the Aviation Maintenance Industry. Understand rules and procedures for aircraft ground runs and general aircraft movement processes. Integrated Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours); Integrated Lab: 1 credits (66 contact hours).
Provides instruction on the aerodynamic and physical forces acting on an aircraft in flight, basic electricity theory, concepts, components, physics, meter operation and use, battery construction and servicing, and basic principles of physics as related to aviation maintenance. Lecture/Lab: 3.0 credits (96 contact hours).
Obtain the theoretical and practical expertise needed to apply basic electrical concepts in problem solving and practical applications. Integrated Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours); Integrated Lab: 1 credits (66 contact hours).
Provides instruction in reading and interpretation of basic industrial and aircraft blue prints, basic handling and ground service techniques of the aircraft, the use of maintenance publications, aircraft mechanic privileges and limitations, and the use and completion of required forms and records. Lecture/Lab: 3.0 credits (96 contact hours).
Acquire the theoretical and practical skills to perform weight and balance calculations to aircraft upon changes to the aircraft including equipment, structural repairs, or alterations. Demonstration of an understanding in types of corrosion, their treatment, and prevention. Development in the execution of applicable records and logbook entries associated with weight and balance changes as well as corrosion removal and preventative measures. Integrated Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours); Integrated Lab: 1 credits (66 contact hours).
Provides an understanding of basic hydraulic functions, the fabrication of tubing and flex hoses as well as seal comparability. Includes instruction in structural inspection, materials and fasteners, and repair methods. Prerequisite( Computer Literacy or Consent of Instructor. Integrated Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours); Integrated Lab: 1 credits (66 contact hours).
Demonstrate an understanding of aircraft powerplants including both reciprocating engines and turbine engine installations. Integrated Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Integrated Lab: 1 credits (66 contact hours).
Obtain the expertise to troubleshoot, service, repair, and inspect aircraft engine lubrication systems, reciprocating engine induction and cooling systems, turbine engine air systems, and engine exhaust and reverser systems. Integrated Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours); Integrated Lab: 1 credits (66 contact hours).
Provides instruction in the inspection, service and repair of welded aircraft assemblies and structures, metal and composite aircraft structures, including laminated and honeycomb structures, plastic materials, interior furnishings and access openings. Lecture/Lab: 3.0 credits (96 contact hours)
Demonstrate and understanding of aircraft engine electrical systems, ignition and starting systems, Engine fire protection systems, and engine instrument systems to include troubleshooting, servicing, repair, and removal an reinstallation of associated components. Integrated Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours); Integrated Lab: 1 credits (66 contact hours).
Includes inspection of airframes to determine airworthiness. Covers the methods and techniques used in the assembly of subunits and major components of the airframe; and the rigging of primary, secondary and auxiliary control surfaces. Lecture/Lab: 3.0 credits (96 contact hours).
Demonstrate an understanding of Aircraft Propellers and propeller installations, engine fuel and fuel metering systems, and conducting engine inspection in accordance with regulatory guidelines and manufacturer's publications. Integrated Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours); Integrated Lab: 1 credits (66 contact hours).
Provides instruction in the repair of wood structures, the inspection, testing, repair, selection, and installation of aircraft fabric covering; and the identification, application and inspection of aircraft finishing materials. Lecture/Lab: 3.0 credits (96 contact hours).
Covers the principles of sheet metal layout, bending, and rivet installation. Integrated Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Integrated Laboratory: 1 credit (66 contact hours).
Demonstrate familiarity with metallic structures (welding) and Non-metallic structures (wood and aircraft covering). Obtain expertise in working with aircraft flight controls to include movement checks, rigging, balancing, and inspecting in accordance with manufacturers approved reference materials. Integrated Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours); Integrated Lab: 1 credits (66 contact hours).
Demonstrate a high degree of familiarity with Non-metallic structures (composite) aircraft structures including material selection, processes, safety, repairs, equipment selection and use as well as suitable references for appropriate task completion. Integrated Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours); Integrated Lab: 1 credits (66 contact hours).
Demonstrate an understanding of rotorcraft mechanics and systems. Demonstrate the ability to process regulatory requirements, utilize inspection criteria found in manufacturer's publications, and carry out inspection procedures utilizing a thorough understanding of aircraft structural and system inspections. Integrated Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours); Integrated Lab: 1 credits (66 contact hours).
Presents aircraft fuel system inspections, servicing, repair and troubleshooting. Aircraft environmental control systems including cabin pressurization, heating, and air conditioning. Ice and Rain Control system troubleshooting, repair, installation of components and testing. Water and waste water system components, maintenance, and inspection. Integrated Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Integrated Laboratory: 1 credit (66 contact hours).
Examines the use of electrical systems on aircraft including theory of operation, wiring installation and approved repair methods, electrical generation, system troubleshooting and testing of systems and components. Integrated Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Integrated Laboratory: 1 credits (66 contact hours).
Includes discussion, inspection, and troubleshooting of navigational and communication systems, fire detection and extinguishing systems. Covers the inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of heading, speed, altitude, time, attitude, temperature, pressure and position indicating systems and installation of instruments. Provides for the inspection, checking and servicing of speed and take-off warning systems, electrical brake controls, antiskid systems, and autopilot systems; and the pitot-static system, floating compass system and the gyros used for flight instruments. Includes the role of mechanics when working with precision instruments. Integrated Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Integrated Laboratory: 1 credit (66 contact hours).
Covers the repair of hydraulic and pneumatic power systems components. Includes the inspection, check, service, and repair of landing gear, retraction systems, shock struts, brakes, wheels, tires, and steering system. Integrated Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Integrated Laboratory: 1 credits (66 contact hours).
Covers theory and development of the aircraft internal combustion engine as well as instruction in the use of engine construction and repair. Lecture/Lab: 3.0 credits (96 contact hours).
Covers inspection, checking, servicing and the repair of opposed and radial engines and reciprocating engine installation. Lecture/Lab: 3.0 credits (96 contact hours).
Includes construction, repair and overhaul of turbine engines. Lecture/Lab: 3.0 credits (96 contact hours).
Includes construction, repair and overhaul of turbine engines. Covers the operation and inspection of turbine engines. Lecture/Lab: 3.0 credits (96 contact hours).
Includes the purpose, use, and selection of lubricants; repair of engine lubrication system components; and the inspection, checking, servicing, troubleshooting and repairing of engine lubrication systems, propeller synchronizing and ice control systems, fixed-pitch, constant-speed, and feathering propellers, and propeller governing systems. Provides for the identification and selection of propeller lubricants, balance propellers, and repair of propeller control system components. Covers the installation, troubleshooting and the removal of propellers. Lecture/Lab: 3.0 credits (96 contact hours).
Covers troubleshooting, servicing and repair of fluid rate of flow indicating systems and repair of engine temperature, pressure, and rpm indicating systems. Includes the operation and overhaul of magneto and ignition harness; repair of engine ignition system components; and the inspection, check, service, troubleshooting, and repair of reciprocating and turbine engine ignition systems. Lecture/Lab: 3.0 credits (96 contact hours).
Includes the inspection, checking, troubleshooting, servicing and repair of engine ice and rain control systems, heat exchangers, superchargers, carburetor air intake and induction manifolds. Covers the repair of engine electrical system components, and the installing, checking, and servicing of engine electrical wiring, controls, switches, indicators, and protective devices. Lecture/Lab: 3.0 credits (96 contact hours).
Covers the operation, inspection and repair of fuel systems and components of aircraft fuel systems and fuel metering systems. Includes the inspection and repair of engine cooling system components, engine exhaust system components, and engine fire detection and extinguishing systems. Lecture/Lab: 3.0 credits (96 contact hours).
Provides instruction in basic to intermediate electronics and specifically how they relate to aviation maintenance technology. Lecture: 3 credit hours (45 contact hours).
Provides instruction and preparation for the FCC General Radio Operators License and Radar endorsement exams. Lecture: 3 credit hours (45 contact hours).
Various aviation maintenance topics, issues and trends will be addressed. Topics may vary from semester to semester at the discretion of the instructors; course may be repeated with different topics to a maximum of six credit hours. Lecture: varies. Laboratory: varies.