Program Overview

Program Overview

The Powerplant Certificate Program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in powerplant theory and maintenance. To complete the program, students must fulfill the general university requirements and the certificate requirements.

General Requirements

The general requirements for the Powerplant Certificate Program include:

• Completing the following courses:
  • AFPM F145: Basic Mathematics (1 credit)
  • AFPM F146: Basic Electricity (2 credits)
  • AFPM F147: Physics for Mechanics (0.5 credit)
  • AFPM F148: Aircraft Drawing (1 credit)
  • AFPM F149: Fluid Lines and Fitting (0.5 credit)
  • AFPM F150: Materials and Processes (2 credits)
  • AFPM F151: Cleaning and Corrosion Control (1 credit)
  • AFPM F152: Federal Aviation Regulations (1 credit)
  • AFPM F153: Weight and Balance (1 credit)
  • AFPM F154: Ground Operations and Servicing (0.5 credit)

Powerplant Theory and Maintenance Requirements

The powerplant theory and maintenance requirements for the program include:

• Completing the following courses:
  • AFPM F235: Aircraft Reciprocating Engines (4.5 credits)
  • AFPM F240: Turbine Engines (2 credits)
  • AFPM F271: Powerplant Inspections (0.5 credit)
  • AFPM F272: Powerplant Testing (0.5 credit)

Powerplant and Systems Components Requirements

The powerplant and systems components requirements for the program include:

• Completing the following courses:
  • AFPM F231: Powerplant Electrical Systems (1.5 credits)
  • AFPM F244: Lubrication Systems (1.5 credits)
  • AFPM F245: Ignition Systems (2 credits)
  • AFPM F246: Fuel Metering Systems (2 credits)
  • AFPM F248: Induction Systems (0.5 credit)
  • AFPM F249: Powerplant Cooling Systems (0.5 credit)
  • AFPM F250: Powerplant Exhaust Systems (0.5 credit)
  • AFPM F252: Propellers (2 credits)

Combined Systems and Components Requirements

The combined systems and components requirements for the program include:

• Completing the following courses:
  • AFPM F251: Fuel Systems (1.5 credits)
  • AFPM F255: Fire Protection Systems (0.5 credit)
  • AFPM F257: Instrument Systems (0.5 credit)

Program Credits

The minimum number of credits required to complete the Powerplant Certificate Program is 31 credits.