Aircraft Maintenance Powerplant Certificate (CAS.AIRCMP)

Certificate in Applied Science

30 Credit Hours

Completion of this certificate with the Aircraft Maintenance General Certificate (CAS.AIRCMG) and Aircraft Maintenance Airframe Certificate (CAS.AIRCMA) prepares the student to sit for the certification exams required by the Federal Aviation Administration to become certified airframe and powerplant maintenance technicians. Students are prepared for employment repairing aircraft, engines, and related systems with airlines, government agencies, aircraft manufacturers, and aircraft service companies.

Major Requirements

ACM 201 - Lubricating Systems Credit: 2
ACM 205 - Ignition and Starting Systems Credit: 3
ACM 210 - Reciprocating Engine Overhaul Credit: 4
ACM 212 - Engine Installation Credit: 3
ACM 220 - Turbine Engines Credit: 3
ACM 226 - Engine Inspection Credit: 1
ACM 234 - Propellers and Components Credit: 4
ACM 240 - Engine Electrical Instrumentation and Fire Protection Credit: 3
ACM 245 - Powerplant Fuel Systems Credit: 4
ACM 250 - Induction Cooling and Exhaust Credit: 3

Total: 30

Admission Requirements

Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying scores on SAT, ACT or the TTC placement test.