Course Descriptions

Airframe – Aviation Maintenance Technology, TC

AMT 105 Technical Mathematics 2 Cr Hrs

Studies multiple concepts in mathematics. Students obtain functional efficiency in ratios, proportions, areas, volumes, angular measurements, graphs, roots, squares, cubes and basic trigonometry. Top of page

AMT 107 Aircraft Drawings 1 Cr Hr

Studies the basics of blueprint drawings, and students practice obtaining desired information from blueprints. Includes types of drawings, lines, dimensions, tolerances, specifications, sketching techniques and graphic interpolation. Top of page

AMT 108 Aircraft Coverings 2 Cr Hrs

Develops correct safety practices, comprehensive knowledge and technical skills required to perform maintenance procedures
relevant to airframe coverings. The curriculum is designed to meet specific Federal Aviation Administration regulations that pertain to the Airframe Subjects No. 4 and No. 5. Top of page

AMT 109 Physics 2 Cr Hrs

Provides basic information on principles, fundamentals and technical procedures of physics as they relate to an aircraft. Top of page

AMT 111 Materials & Processes 4 Cr Hrs

Allows students to identify plumbing lines by size and fitting, different tube forming processes and types of aircraft bolts and threaded fasteners. Students are able to demonstrate knowledge of torques, torque wrenches, control cables, rivets, seals, wipers and sealing compounds and acquire technical skills required for preventative maintenance inspections. Top of page

AMT 112 Assembly & Rigging 4 Cr Hrs

Develops correct safety practices, comprehensive knowledge and technical skills required to perform maintenance procedures relevant to aircraft assembly and rigging. The curriculum is designed to meet specific Federal Aviation Administration regulations that pertain to the airframe mechanic Top of page.

AMT 113 Basic Electricity 4 Cr Hrs

A fundamental treatment of electricity with emphasis on physical circuit components, direct current circuit analysis and related mathematics. Top of page

AMT 115 Weight & Balance 2 Cr Hrs

An introduction to Federal Aviation Administration required subjects relating to weighing of aircraft, the performance of weight and balance calculations and appropriate maintenance record entries. Top of page

AMT 116 Aircraft instrument Systems 1 Cr Hr

Develops correct safety practices, comprehensive knowledge and technical skills required to performing maintenance procedures relevant to aircraft instrument systems. The curriculum is designed to meet specific Federal Aviation Administration regulations that pertain to Airframe Subjects No. 36 and No. 37. Top of page

AMT 117 Mechanics Privileges & Limitations 1 Cr Hr

Acquaints and exercises mechanic privileges within the limitations prescribed by Part 65 of the Federal Aviation Regulations Aviation Maintenance Technology manual. Top of page

AMT 119 Maintenance Publications, Forms & Records 2 Cr Hrs

Enables students to read, comprehend and apply information contained in Federal Aviation Administration and manufacturers’ aircraft maintenance specifications, data sheets, manuals, publications and related Federal Aviation Administration regulations. Teaches students how to write descriptions of work performed including aircraft discrepancies and corrective actions using typical aircraft maintenance records. Top of page

AMT 120 Airframe Inspection 3 Cr Hrs

Develops correct safety practices, comprehensive knowledge and technical skills required to perform maintenance procedures relevant to airframe inspection. The curriculum is designed to meet specific Federal Aviation Administration regulations that pertain to Airframe Subject No. 28. Top of page

AMT 123 Cleaning & Corrosion Control 1 Cr Hr

Provides basic information on identifying and selecting cleaning materials, inspecting, removing and treating aircraft corrosion and performing aircraft cleaning. Top of page

AMT 125 Fluid Lines & Fittings 1 Cr Hr

Provides basic information on principles, fundamentals and technical procedures relating to fuel, fuel systems, fluid lines and fittings.

AMT 151 Aircraft Electrical Systems 6 Cr Hrs

Develops correct safety practices, comprehensive knowledge and technical skills required to perform maintenance procedures relevant to aircraft electrical systems. The curriculum is designed to meet specific Federal Aviation Administration regulations that pertain to Airframe Subjects No. 48, No. 49 and No. 50. Top of page

AMT 153 Hydraulic & Pneumatic Power Systems 2 Cr Hrs

Develops correct safety practices, comprehensive knowledge and technical skills required to perform maintenance procedures relevant to hydraulic and pneumatic power systems. The curriculum is designed to meet specific Federal Aviation Administration regulations that pertain to Airframe Subjects No. 30, No. 31 and No. 32. Top of page

AMT 155 Aircraft Landing Gear Systems 4 Cr Hrs

Develops correct safety practices, comprehensive knowledge and technical skills required to perform maintenance procedures

relevant to aircraft landing gear systems. The curriculum is designed to meet specific Federal Aviation Administration regulations that pertain to Airframe Subject No. 29. Top of page

AMT 159 Aircraft Fuel Systems 2 Cr Hrs

Develops correct safety practices, comprehensive knowledge and technical skills required to perform maintenance procedures relevant to aircraft fuel systems. The curriculum is designed to meet specific Federal Aviation Administration regulations that pertain to Airframe Subjects No. 41, No. 42,No. 43, No. 44, No. 45, No. 46 and No. 47. Top of page

AMT 161 Fire Protection Systems 1 Cr Hr

Develops correct safety practices, comprehensive knowledge and technical skills required to perform maintenance procedures

relevant to fire protection systems. The curriculum is designed to meet specific Federal Aviation Administration regulations
that pertain to Airframe Subjects No. 54 and No. 55. Top of page

AMT 163 Ice & Rain Control Systems 1 Cr Hr

Develops correct safety practices, comprehensive knowledge and technical skills required to perform maintenance procedures relevant to ice and rain control systems. The curriculum is designed to meet specific Federal Aviation Administration regulations that pertain to Airframe Subject No. 53. Top of page

AMT 165 Cabin Atmosphere Control Systems 2 Cr Hrs

Develops correct safety practices, comprehensive knowledge and technical skills required to perform maintenance procedures relevant to cabin atmosphere control systems. The curriculum is designed to meet specific Federal Aviation Administration regulations that pertain to Airframe Subjects No. 33, No. 34 and No. 35. Top of page

AMT 167 Aircraft Welding 2 Cr Hrs

Topics address repair procedures for steel, magnesium, brass and aluminum materials used in aircraft assembly and selection and application of appropriate methods of welding, brazing and soldering steel, magnesium, brass and aluminum. Top of page

AMT 169 Communication & Navigation Systems 2 Cr Hrs

Develops correct safety practices, comprehensive knowledge and technical skills required to perform maintenance procedures relevant to aircraft communication and navigation systems. The curriculum is designed to meet specific Federal Aviation  administration regulations that pertain to Airframe Subjects No. 38, No. 39 and No. 40. Top of page

AMT 173 Position & Warning Systems 1 Cr Hr

Develops correct safety practices, comprehensive knowledge and technical skills required to perform maintenance procedures relevant to aircraft position and warning systems. The curriculum is designed to meet specific Federal Aviation Administration regulations that pertain to the Airframe mechanic. Top of page

AMT 177 Wood Structures 1 Cr Hr

Develops correct safety practices, comprehensive knowledge and technical skills required to perform maintenance procedures relevant to airframe wood structure. The curriculum is designed to meet specific Federal Aviation Administration regulations that pertain to the airframe mechanic. Top of page

AMT 179 Aircraft Sheetmetal & Non-Metallic Structures 8 Cr Hrs

Develops correct safety practices, comprehensive knowledge and technical skills required to perform maintenance procedures relevant to airframe aircraft sheetmetal structures. The curriculum is designed to meet specific Federal Aviation Administration regulations that pertain to the Airframe mechanic. Top of page

AMT 183 Aircraft Finishes 2 Cr Hrs

Develops correct safety practices, comprehensive knowledge and technical skills required to perform maintenance procedures relevant to aircraft finishes. The curriculum is designed to meet specific Federal Aviation Administration regulations that pertain to Airframe Subjects No. 7, No. 8 and No. 9. Academic standard for passing this class is a minimum of 70 percent for the written and practical project exams. Top of page

AMT 186 Airframe Review & Test 4 Cr Hrs

Students apply for Airframe certification, complete the Airframe Laser Grade written exam and the Airframe oral and practical exam. Top of page