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Aeronautics

AERO 055 10.0 Units AERO 105 Airframe Maintenance II 10.0 Units
Aviation Maintenance Technician General I Course Advisory: SCC minimum English standard.
Course Advisory: SCC Minimum English Hours: 80-90 lecture, 240-270 lab.
and Math standards. A detailed study of the fundamentals of fabrication,
Transferable to CSU maintenance, and repair of aircraft airframe systems. The
Hours: 80-90 lecture, 240-270 lab. course includes study of all basic systems which include:
Presents the fundamentals necessary for the advanced landing gear, hydraulic, pneumatic, cabin atmospheric
study in Aeronautics. It will define the history of aviation control, flight instrumentation, communication, navigation,
and powerplant operation, and the study of flight: aircraft fuel storage and delivery, ice and rain detection,
weight and balance, ground operation and servicing, prevention and removal as well as fire detection and
mathematics, maintenance forms and records, basic protection systems.
physics, maintenance publication, and mechanic privileges
and limitation. Safety is stressed throughout the course. AERO 106 Powerplant Maintenance I 10.0 Units
In addition, this course is a study of the methods and Course Advisory: SCC minimum English and
processes used in the production of an aircraft, including Math standards.
shop safety. The course includes fundamentals in the use Hours: 80-90 lecture, 240-270 lab.
of hand tools and power equipment, aircraft drawings, Designed to acquaint the student with reciprocating
cleaning, corrosion control; and the processes used by the engines. The course includes study in the fundamentals of
manufacturers for aircraft construction. basic engine design, types and materials of construction,
nomenclature, repair, overhaul and servicing,
AERO 102 Airframe Maintenance I 10.0 Units maintainability and reliability concepts.
Course Advisory: SCC minimum English standard.
Hours: 80-90 lecture, 240-270 lab. AERO 107 Powerplant Maintenance II 10.0 Units
Presents the application of fundamental methods, Course Advisory: SCC minimum English and
techniques, and practices used in aircraft inspection, Math standards.
maintenance, and repair. The course includes Hours: 80-90 lecture, 240-270 lab.
fundamentals of shop safety, wood structures, fabric Presents a study of the theory, operation, maintenance
covering, finishes, composite structures, plastics, sheet- and repair of the turbine engine and related systems. It
metal structures, welding, assembly and rigging, and gives the student practical “hands on” experience that will
airframe inspection. satisfy future employment and FAA requirements.

AERO 103 10.0 Units AERO 118 0.5 to 1.5 Units
Aviation Maintenance Technician General II FAA Airframe Test Review and Qualification
Course Advisory: SCC minimum English standard. Course Advisory: SCC minimum English and
Hours: 80-90 lecture, 240-270 lab. Math standards.
A study of fluid control systems and components with Hours: 24-81 lab.
emphasis on design, maintainability, testing and system Taken during the final semester of a student’s enrollment
repair. The course includes the fundamentals of hydraulic in the Aeronautics program. The course consists of a
fluids, fluid carrying lines and fittings, inspection, servicing comprehensive oral, practical, and written examination
and testing of pneumatic and hydraulic systems. The of all material covered in the Airframe Program for the
course also presents theory and application of direct purpose of verifying the students’ readiness to pass the
and alternating current as related to aircraft electrical Federal Aviation Administration Airframe Examinations.
components and systems. Students may take this course up to the maximum number
of units over multiple semesters. This is an Open Entry/
Open Exit course.

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