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, certificate requirements, and specific course requirements.

General Requirements

The following general requirements must be completed:

• 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 following powerplant theory and maintenance requirements must be completed:

• 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 following powerplant and systems components requirements must be completed:

• 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 following combined systems and components requirements must be completed:

• 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 program is 31 credits.