Program Overview

Program Overview

The Powerplant Certificate Program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of powerplant theory and maintenance. 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 145: Basic Mathematics (1 credit)
• AFPM 146: Basic Electricity (2 credits)
• AFPM 147: Physics for Mechanics (0.5 credits)
• AFPM 148: Aircraft Drawing (1 credit)
• AFPM 149: Fluid Lines and Fitting (0.5 credits)
• AFPM 150: Materials and Processes (2 credits)
• AFPM 151: Cleaning and Corrosion Control (1 credit)
• AFPM 152: Federal Aviation Regulations (1 credit)
• AFPM 153: Weight and Balance (1 credit)
• AFPM 154: Ground Operations and Servicing (0.5 credits)

Powerplant Theory and Maintenance Requirements

The following powerplant theory and maintenance requirements must be completed:

• AFPM 235: Aircraft Reciprocating Engines (4.5 credits)
• AFPM 240: Turbine Engines (2 credits)
• AFPM 271: Powerplant Inspections (0.5 credits)
• AFPM 272: Powerplant Testing (0.5 credits)

Powerplant and Systems Components Requirements

The following powerplant and systems components requirements must be completed:

• AFPM 231: Powerplant Electrical Systems (1.5 credits)
• AFPM 244: Lubrication Systems (1.5 credits)
• AFPM 245: Ignition Systems (2 credits)
• AFPM 246: Fuel Metering Systems (2 credits)
• AFPM 248: Induction Systems (0.5 credits)
• AFPM 249: Powerplant Cooling Systems (0.5 credits)
• AFPM 250: Powerplant Exhaust Systems (0.5 credits)
• AFPM 252: Propellers (2 credits)

Combined Systems and Components Requirements

The following combined systems and components requirements must be completed:

• AFPM 251: Fuel Systems (1.5 credits)
• AFPM 255: Fire Protection Systems (0.5 credits)
• AFPM 257: Instrument Systems (0.5 credits)

Program Credits

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