Aviation Maintenance Technology

This course introduces students to the basic concepts of airframe and powerplant mechanics including the use of tools and equipment, basic mechanics techniques, materials, and processes. FAA regulations, weight and balance control, basic electrical systems and instrumentation are emphasized. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 116.

Students learn practical applications to basic aerodynamics and the use of tools and equipment. Basic mechanics techniques, materials and processes are emphasized. FAA regulations, weight and balance control, basic electrical systems, and instrumentation are covered. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 115.

Students learn advanced concepts of ARCFT 115 including the use of tools and equipment, basic mechanics techniques, materials and processes. FAA regulations, weight and balance control, basic electrical systems, and instrumentation are emphasized. Prerequisite: ARCFT 115.

Students learn advanced applications to aerodynamics and the use of tools and equipment. Advanced mechanics techniques, materials and processes are emphasized. FAA regulations, weight and balance control, electrical systems, and instrumentation applications are offered. Prerequisite: ARCFT 116 and concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 117.

Students are introduced to advanced concepts offered in ARCFT 117. The use of tools and equipment, basic mechanics techniques, materials, and processes are emphasized. A review of FAA regulations, weight and balance control, advanced electrical systems, and instrumentation concepts are presented. Prerequisite: ARCFT 117 and concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 120.

Students apply advanced knowledge of aerodynamics and use of tools and equipment. Advanced mechanics techniques, materials and processes are emphasized. A review of FAA regulations, weight and balance control, electrical systems, and instrumentation applications are offered. Prerequisite: ARCFT 118 and concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 119.

Develops a knowledge of: History of composites, composite fabrication, inspection and repair of composites. Methods covered include preimpregnated, wet lay up, vacuum infusion process, and Resin Transfer Molding. Emphasis is placed on health and safety.

Learners will utilize appropriate materials and processes to assemble structures made of composite materials. Lab experience will also cover mold making and safety in handling resins, reinforcements, and related materials. Prerequisite: ARCFT 123.

Students practice applied projects related to fabrication techniques that may include interdepartmental projects, CAD design, shop skills, measuring, fabrication, machining, composites, and quality control.

This course introduces students to basic aerodynamics, woodworking, aircraft fabric finishing, and aircraft sheet metal and welding. Prerequisite: ARCFT 119 and concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 136.

Students apply their skills in woodworking, aircraft fabric and finishing, and aircraft sheet metal and welding. Prerequisite: ARCFT 120 and concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 135.

This course presents concepts in aircraft sheet metal, aircraft assembly and disassembly, and rigging. Prerequisite: ARCFT 135 and concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 138.

Students apply their knowledge in aircraft sheet metal, aircraft assembly and disassembly, controls and control surfaces, and rigging. Prerequisite: ARCFT 136 and concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 137.

Students are introduced to aircraft airframe 100-hour and annual inspections, aircraft landing gear systems, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Prerequisite: ARCFT 137 and concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 140.

Students prepare for aircraft airframe 100-hour and annual inspections, aircraft landing gear systems, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Prerequisite: ARCFT 138 and concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 139.

Students learn various types of aircraft systems including instrument and electrical, navigation and communication, and position and warning classifications. Prerequisite: ARCFT 139 and concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 236.

This course emphasizes the applications of various aircraft systems including instrument and electrical, navigation and communication, and position and warning systems. Prerequisite: ARCFT 140 and concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 235.

This course includes theory and practice of integrated aircraft inspections, ice and rain control systems, and fire protection systems. Prerequisite: ARCFT 235 and concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 238.

Students apply their skills in the practice of integrated aircraft inspections, ice and rain control systems, and fire protection systems. Prerequisite: ARCFT 236 and concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 237.

This course addresses theoretical and practical instruction in aircraft engine theory as well as maintenance and inspection. Prerequisite: ARCFT 119 and concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 246.

Students apply the theories learned in ARCFT 245 with shop practice in theoretical and practical maintenance as well as servicing and inspecting aircraft engines. Prerequisite: ARCFT 120 and concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 245.

This course addresses theoretical and practical instruction in aircraft engine overhauls, maintenance, operation and inspections. Prerequisite: ARCFT 245 and concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 248.

Students apply the theories learned in ARCFT 247 with shop practice in practical maintenance as well as servicing and inspecting aircraft engine overhauls, maintenance, operation and inspections. Prerequisite: ARCFT 246 and concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 247.

This course offers practical and theoretical instruction in auxiliary powerplants; unducted fans; engine fire protection systems; lubrication systems; fuel and fuel metering systems; and engine electrical, ignition and starting systems. Prerequisite: ARCFT 247 and concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 256.

This course offers practical shop experience in powerplant systems including auxiliary powerplants; and fire, lubrication, fuel and electrical systems. Prerequisite: ARCFT 248 and concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 255.

This course offers theory on propellers as well as powerplant airflow and cooling exhaust systems. Prerequisite: ARCFT 255 and concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 258.

This course offers practical shop experience in propeller maintenance as well as powerplant cooling and exhaust systems. Prerequisite: ARCFT 256 and concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 257.

This class provides students with additional time to meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements. Grade option: Pass/fail. Prerequisite: Completion of all six quarters of ARCFT courses.

This class provides students with additional lab time to meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements. Grading option: Pass/fail. Prerequisite: Completion of all six quarters of ARCFT courses.