Airframe and Powerplant Aviation Mechanics • Associate in Applied Science
Occupational Program
Colleague Code: AAS.AMECH
Curriculum Code: ACM 210
Program Information:
- This program provides students with the opportunity to obtain the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant certificate.
- Emphasis on hands-on experience with the repair and maintenance of modern engines and airframes.
- This applied science program of study must be taken in its entirety to meet degree requirements.
For Program Information Contact:
Applied and Emerging Technologies Department at 217-544-4965 or 217-786-9103 or see a Student Success Coach.
Recommended Course Sequence:
First Semester:
| AVI 103 | Aviation Fundamentals | 3 |
| AVI 106 | Basic Aircraft Electrical Systems | 3 |
| AVI 107 | Aircraft Cleaning and Corrosion | 2 |
| AVI 108 | Materials and Processes | 2 |
| AVI 109 | Safety, Ground Operations and Servicing | 2 |
| AVI 110 | Forms, Records and Publications | 3 |
| AVI 199 | Aviation Mathematics and Physics | 2 |
Second Semester:
| AVI 111 | Welding, Assembly and Rigging | 4 |
| AVI 113 | Wood Structures, Aircraft Coverings and Aircraft Finishes | 2 |
| AVI 114 | Composites, Sheet Metal, Structures and Fabrication | 5 |
| AVI 115 | Aircraft Electrical Systems | 3 |
| AVI 116 | Ice and Rain Control Systems and Fire Protection Systems | 2 |
| AVI 117 | Aircraft Instrumentation and Position Warning Systems | 2 |
| AVI 118 | Communication, Navigation and Cabin Atmosphere Control Systems | 2 |
| AVI 119 | Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Landing Gear and Fuel Systems | 3 |
| AVI 120 | Airframe Inspection | 2 |
Third Semester:
Fourth Semester:
| CMN 104 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| OR | |
| EGL 102 | Composition II | 3 |
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| TEM 103 | Vocational-Technical Math | 3 |
| TES 121 | Technical Shop Physics | 3 |
| Social Science Selection | 3 |
Course Requirements:
Required General Education Courses
Please see your Student Success Coach for course planning.
| EGL 103 | Career Communications | 3 |
| OR | |
| EGL 101 | Composition I | 3 |
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| CMN 104 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| OR | |
| EGL 102 | Composition II | 3 |
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| Social Science Selection | 3 |
| TEM 103 | Vocational-Technical Math | 3 |
| TES 121 | Technical Shop Physics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Required Program Courses
| AVI 103 | Aviation Fundamentals | 3 |
| AVI 106 | Basic Aircraft Electrical Systems | 3 |
| AVI 107 | Aircraft Cleaning and Corrosion | 2 |
| AVI 108 | Materials and Processes | 2 |
| AVI 109 | Safety, Ground Operations and Servicing | 2 |
| AVI 110 | Forms, Records and Publications | 3 |
| AVI 111 | Welding, Assembly and Rigging | 4 |
| AVI 113 | Wood Structures, Aircraft Coverings and Aircraft Finishes | 2 |
| AVI 114 | Composites, Sheet Metal, Structures and Fabrication | 5 |
| AVI 115 | Aircraft Electrical Systems | 3 |
| AVI 116 | Ice and Rain Control Systems and Fire Protection Systems | 2 |
| AVI 117 | Aircraft Instrumentation and Position Warning Systems | 2 |
| AVI 118 | Communication, Navigation and Cabin Atmosphere Control Systems | 2 |
| AVI 119 | Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Landing Gear and Fuel Systems | 3 |
| AVI 120 | Airframe Inspection | 2 |
| AVI 121 | Propellers | 2 |
| AVI 122 | Engine Lubrication and Cooling Systems | 2 |
| AVI 123 | Engine Systems | 3 |
| AVI 126 | Engine Fuel and Fuel Metering Systems | 2 |
| AVI 127 | Engine Ignition and Electrical Systems | 2 |
| AVI 129 | Reciprocating Engines | 5 |
| AVI 130 | Turbine Engines | 5 |
| AVI 131 | Powerplant Inspection and Review | 3 |
| AVI 199 | Aviation Mathematics and Physics | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 66 |
Total Credit Hours: 81