Program Overview

Airframe Certificate Program

The Airframe Certificate Program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of airframe structures, systems, and components. To complete the program, students must fulfill the general university requirements and the certificate 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)

Airframe Structures Requirements

The following airframe structures requirements must be completed:

• AFPM F261: Non-Metallic Structures (1 credit)
• AFPM F262: Aircraft Coverings (1 credit)
• AFPM F263: Aircraft Finishes (0.5 credit)
• AFPM F264: Sheet Metal Structures (3 credits)
• AFPM F265: Aircraft Welding (1.5 credits)
• AFPM F266: Assembly and Rigging (1.5 credits)
• AFPM F267: Airframe Inspections (0.5 credit)
• AFPM F270: Airframe Testing (0.5 credit)

Airframe Systems and Components Requirements

The following airframe systems and components requirements must be completed:

• AFPM F230: Aircraft Electrical Systems (2.5 credits)
• AFPM F253: Transport Category Aircraft (1 credit)
• AFPM F254: Ice and Rain Control Systems (0.5 credit)
• AFPM F256: Communications and Navigation Systems (0.5 credit)
• AFPM F258: Cabin Atmosphere Control Systems (1 credit)
• AFPM F259: Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems (1.5 credits)
• AFPM F260: Aircraft Landing Gear Systems (1.5 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 Airframe Certificate Program is 31 credits.