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:
Workforce Institute 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:
| 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 |
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| EGL 103 | Technical and Professional Communication I | 3 |
Fourth Semester:
| EGL 106 | Technical and Professional Communication II | 3 |
| OR | |
| CMN 104 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| TEM 103 | Vocational-Technical Math | 3 |
| or a higher math elective | 3-5 |
| TES 121 | Technical Shop Physics | 3 |
| OR | |
| PHY 100 | Conceptual Physics | 3 |
| Humanities, Fine Arts or Social Science Elective | 3 |
Course Requirements:
Required General Education Courses
| EGL 103 | Technical and Professional Communication I | 3 |
| | |
| EGL 106 | Technical and Professional Communication II | 3 |
| OR | |
| CMN 104 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| | |
| TEM 103 | Vocational-Technical Math | 3 |
| or a higher math elective | 3-5 |
| TES 121 | Technical Shop Physics | 3 |
| OR | |
| PHY 100 | Conceptual Physics | 3 |
| Humanities, Fine Arts or Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-17 |
Note: For students wishing to transfer to a four-year university, they should pursue a pathway that substitutes EGL 101 and 102 for EGL 103 and 106 or CMN 104. Contact your transfer institution and student success coach for guidance on transferable general education coursework.
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: 81-83