Course Descriptions

Aviation Maintenance Technology, AAS

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 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 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 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 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. Top of page

AMT 127 Ground Operations & Service 2 Cr Hrs

Provides basic information on principles, fundamentals and technical procedures used in ground handling and support equipment as they relate to an aircraft. Students learn to demonstrate the correct and safe procedures for aircraft tie down, fueling, using auxiliary power units and identifying the different types of fire extinguishers and their proper applications. Top of page

AMT 131 General Review & Test 1 Cr Hr

Upon completion of Airframe or Powerplant, students complete the General Laser Grade written exam and complete the general oral and practical exam. 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 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 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 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 136 Propellers 4 Cr Hrs

Provides basic information on principles, fundamentals and technical procedures associated with propellers as they relate to the powerplant rating. Students learn how to inspect, check, service and repair propeller synchronizing and ice control systems; repair fixed-pitch, constant-speed and feathering propellers and propeller-governing systems; identify and select propeller lubricants; balance propellers; repair propeller control system components; and repair aluminum alloy propeller blades. Top of page

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

AMT 136 Propellers 4 Cr Hrs

Provides basic information on principles, fundamentals and technical procedures associated with propellers as they relate to the powerplant rating. Students learn how to inspect, check, service and repair propeller synchronizing and ice control systems; repair fixed-pitch, constant-speed and feathering propellers and propeller-governing systems; identify and select propeller lubricants; balance propellers; repair propeller control system components; and repair aluminum alloy propeller blades. Top of page

AMT 200 Reciprocating Engines 11 Cr Hrs

Enables students to inspect and repair radial engines; overhaul reciprocating engines; inspect, check, service and repair opposed

and radial engines and reciprocating engine installations; troubleshoot and remove reciprocating engines; and perform powerplant conformity and airworthiness inspections. Top of page

AMT 202 Engine Inspection 2 Cr Hrs

Enables students to perform powerplant conformity and airworthiness inspections. Top of page

AMT 203 Powerplant Ignition Systems 3 Cr Hrs

Enables students to overhaul magneto and ignition harness, repair engine ignition and starting system components, inspect, check, service, troubleshoot and repair reciprocating and turbine engine ignition systems and pneumatic starting system components. Top of page

AMT 204 Engine Fuel Systems 1 Cr Hr

Enables students to inspect, check, service, troubleshoot and repair engine fuel systems and components. Top of page

AMT 206 Auxiliary Power Units 1 Cr Hr

Enables students to inspect, check, service and troubleshoot turbine-driven auxiliary power units and provide basic information on principles, fundamentals and technical procedures involving auxiliary power units as they relate to the powerplant rating. Top of page

AMT 207 Fuel Metering Systems 4 Cr Hrs

Enables students to overhaul aircraft carburetors, repair engine fuel metering system components, inspect, check, service, troubleshoot repair and adjust turbine engine fuel metering systems and electronic engine fuel controls and reciprocating engine fuel metering systems. Top of page

AMT 208 Engine Electrical Systems 2 Cr Hrs

Provides students with the basic information to install, check, service and repair engine electrical system components, electrical wiring, controls, switches, indicators and protective devices. Top of page

AMT 211 Powerplant Cooling Systems 1 Cr Hr

Enables students to repair engine cooling system components and inspect, check, troubleshoot, service and repair engine
cooling systems. Top of page

AMT 213 Powerplant Lubrication Systems 3 Cr Hrs

Enables students to learn to identify and select correct lubricants for aircraft use, repair engine lubrication system components and inspect, check, service, troubleshoot and repair engine lubrication systems. Top of page

AMT 217 Induction Systems 1 Cr Hr

Covers the basics of induction and airflow systems. Students learn to inspect, check, troubleshoot, service and repair engine

ice and rain control systems, heat exchangers, superchargers and turbine engine airflow and temperature control systems as well as carburetor air intake and induction manifolds. Top of page

AMT 219 Powerplant Exhaust Systems 2 Cr Hrs

Enables students to learn to repair engine exhaust system components, inspect, check, troubleshoot, service and repair engine exhaust systems and engine thrust reverser systems and related components. Top of page

AMT 223 Powerplant Fire Protection Systems 1 Cr Hr

Provides basic information on principles, fundamentals and technical procedures in the engine fire-protection system as it relates to the powerplant rating. Students learn to inspect, check, service, troubleshoot and repair engine fire-detection and extinguishing systems. Top of page

AMT 225 Powerplant Instrument Systems 1 Cr Hr

Enables students to troubleshoot, service, inspect and repair electrical and mechanical fluid rate-of-flow indicating systems and engine temperature, pressure and revolutions per minute (RPM) indicating systems. Top of page

AMT 227 Turbine Engines 9 Cr Hrs

Enables students to overhaul, install, troubleshoot and remove turbine engines. Students inspect unducted fans; check, service and repair turbine engines and turbine engine installations; and perform powerplant conformity and airworthiness inspections. Top of page

AMT 231 Powerplant Test & Review 4 Cr Hrs

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

CED 115 Computer Applications 3 Cr Hrs

Introduces students to the fundamental concepts and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include computer terminology, introduction to the Windows environment, networking, word processing, spreadsheets and databases. Top of page

ENG 101 Composition I 3 Cr Hrs

Improves the reading and writing skills of students. Emphasis is on fundamental principles of written English in structurally correct sentences, paragraphs and expository themes. Critical analysis of essays is used to aid in developing students’ thinking, support of thesis and style. Students are introduced to the basic components of research by writing a documented essay in Modern Language Association (MLA) style. Prerequisites:Satisfactory assessment score and/or minimum of 20 on ACT or a grade of C or above and a passing grade on the post-test in EBS 110 English are required for enrollment. High school students should have senior standing to enroll in ENG 101 Composition I. Top of page

ENG 120 Composition II 3 Cr Hrs

Through a study of poetry, short story, drama and essays as literary forms, this course furthers students’ writing skills. This course also improves research techniques through writing an in-depth research essay in Modern Language Association (MLA) style. It emphasizes accuracy and fluency in expressing sound ideas in class discussions, assignments and essays. Prerequisites: Completion of ENG 101 Composition I
with a grade of C or above. High school students should have senior standing to enroll in ENG 120. Top of page

MTH 112 College Algebra 3 Cr Hrs

An introduction of algebraic functions and some transcendental functions with application in business and life, natural and social sciences. Topics include solving equations, zeros, rational functions, matrices, exponentials and logarithms and systems. Additional topics are included as time permits. Students must furnish their own TI-83 or TI-83 PLUS graphing calculators. Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C in MTH 101 Intermediate Algebra or satisfactory course placement assessment or 21 ACT math score. Top of page

PSY 101 General Psychology 3 Cr Hrs

A general introduction to the scientific study of human behavior as it applies to daily living. Course includes history, basic theories and biological bases of behavior, development, cognitive processes, individual awareness, motivation, emotion, personal adjustment and social psychology. Top of page

SOC 101 Principles of Sociology 3 Cr Hrs

An introductory study to acquaint students with the influence of human social behavior. Sociology studies the processes and patterns of individuals and group interaction by acquainting students with the development, characteristics and functioning of human groups, the relationships between groups and group influences on individual behavior. It includes the study of how social relationships are created, maintained and changed. Top of page

SPH 111 Interpersonal Communication 3 Cr Hrs

Improves individual communication skills. By understanding the elements of effective communication, students are able to create environments that bring out the best in themselves and others. In addition, students learn how to better turn ideas and feelings into words, how to listen more effectively, respond more appropriately to what others have said and, most important of all, how to maintain and develop good interpersonal relationships with their families, their peers and fellow workers. Emphasis is placed on small-group activities,
Interviewing skills and verbal and non-verbal communication. Top of page