Aviation Maintenance Technology
AMT 103 (2 CR)
Basic Electricity
Co-Requisite: MTH 103 Introduces electrical theory and concepts for the aviation mechanic, including
Ohm’s law, electrical circuits, diagrams, and a variety of electrical
components. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
AMT 105 (2 CR)
Aviation Science for Mechanics
Introduces students to the applications of mechanics, levers, sound, fluid and
heat dynamics, basic aircraft structures, aerodynamics, fabrication and
installation of rigid and flexible fluid lines and fittings, basic aircraft
cleaning materials, methods, corrosion control, weighing procedures, weight,
arms, moments, center of gravity computation, placarding, aircraft loading,
required forms, weighing, starting, moving, servicing, securing and fueling
aircraft. Lecture 2 hours per week. AMT 106 (2 CR)
Aviation Science for Mechanics Lab
Prerequisite/Co-Requisite: AMT 105 Introduces students to the applications of mechanics, levers, sound, fluid and
heat dynamics, basic aircraft structures, aerodynamics, fabrication and
installation of rigid and flexible fluid lines and fittings, basic aircraft
cleaning materials, methods, corrosion control, weighing procedures, weight,
arms, moments, center of gravity computation, placarding, aircraft loading,
required forms, weighing, starting, moving, servicing, securing and fueling
aircraft. Laboratory 6 hours per week. AMT 107 (1 CR)
Aircraft Drawing
Studies basic drafting, drawings, symbols and schematic diagrams, sketches of
repairs and alterations, blueprint information, and graphs and charts.
Laboratory 3 hours per week. AMT 109 (1 CR)
Materials and Processes
Studies basic shop practices, including selection, identification and
installation of aircraft hardware and materials, precision measuring tools and
operations, basic heat treating processes, and forms of nondestructive
inspections. Lecture 1 hour per week. AMT 110 (1 CR)
Co-Requisite: AMT 109
Materials and Processes Lab Studies basic shop practices, including selection, identification and
installation of aircraft hardware and materials, precision measuring tools and
operations, basic heat treating processes, and forms of nondestructive
inspections. Laboratory 4 hours per week. AMT 111 (1 CR)
Federal Aviation Regulations
Reviews Federal Aviation Regulations for maintenance of aircraft, including
maintenance forms and records, publications, privileges and limitations of
aircraft mechanics. Laboratory 3 hours per week. AMT 221 (2 CR)
Non-Metallic Structures
Studies the inspection, service and repair of wood structures, preliminary and
secondary repair of interior and service of plastic, honeycomb, bonded, and
composite and laminated structures, including the selection, application,
inspection and testing of fabric and fiberglass coverings and methods of repair;
and selection of aircraft finishing materials; and the application of paints,
dopes, primers and trim. Lecture 2 hours per week. AMT 222 (2 CR)
Non-Metallic Structures and Covering Lab
Co-Requisite: AMT 221 Studies the inspection, service and repair of wood structures, preliminary and
secondary repair of interior and service of plastic, honeycomb, bonded, and
composite and laminated structures, including the selection, application,
inspection and testing of fabric and fiberglass coverings and methods of repair;
and identification and selection of aircraft finishing materials; and the
application of paints, dopes, primers and trim. Laboratory 8 hours per week.
AMT 223 (2 CR)
Metallic Structures
Introduces aircraft sheet metal fabrication, inspection and repair including
rivets and fasteners; contemporary welding methods on aircraft structures;
oxyacetylene, arc, inert gas and brazing techniques; inspection of welded
structure and safety procedures. Lecture 2 hours per week. AMT 224 (2 CR)
Metallic Structures and Finishes Lab
Co-Requisite: AMT 223 Introduces aircraft sheet metal fabrication, inspection and repair including
rivets and fasteners; contemporary welding methods on aircraft structures;
oxyacetylene, arc, inert gas and brazing techniques; inspection of welded
structure and safety procedures. Lecture 2 hours per week. AMT 225 (1 CR)
Assembly and Rigging
Introduces aerodynamic theory and function of aircraft control surfaces,
including the fabrication and installation of control devices for fixed and
rotary wing aircraft; jacking and control surface balance. Lecture 1 hour per
week. AMT 226 (1 CR)
Assembly and Rigging Lab
Co-Requisite: AMT 225 Introduces aerodynamic theory and function of aircraft control surfaces,
including the fabrication and installation of control devices for fixed and
rotary wing aircraft; jacking and control surface balance. Laboratory 3 hours
per week. AMT 227 (1 CR)
Airframe Inspections
Introduces the inspection and return of aircraft to service, including the
procedural and legal aspects of 100 hour, annual and periodic inspections.
Lecture 1 hour per week. AMT 228 (1 CR)
Airframe Inspections Lab
Co-Requisite: AMT 227 Introduces the inspection and return of aircraft to service, including the
procedural and legal aspects of 100 hour, annual and periodic inspections.
Laboratory 3 hours per week. AMT 231 (2 CR)
Airframe Landing Gear Systems
Introduces simple and complex systems, including the operation, service and
repair of mechanical and hydraulic retraction mechanisms; wheel, tire and brake
service; aircraft speed and configuration warning systems, electric brake
controls, anti-skid systems, and position and warning systems; operation of
systems and uses in aircraft; identification of hydraulic fluids, seals,
hydraulic and pneumatic control devices. Lecture 2 hours per week.
AMT 232 (1 CR)
Airframe Landing Gear Systems Lab
Co-Requisite: AMT 231 Introduces simple and complex systems, including the operation, service and
repair of mechanical and hydraulic retraction mechanisms; wheel, tire and brake
service; aircraft speed and configuration warning systems, electric brake
controls, anti-skid systems, and position and warning systems; operation of
systems and uses in aircraft; identification of hydraulic fluids, seals,
hydraulic and pneumatic control devices. Laboratory 5 hours per week.
AMT 233 (2 CR)
Communication/Navigation and Control Systems
Studies the operation of aircraft avionics, autopilots and antennas, including
inspection and installation; aircraft pressurization, air conditioning, heating
and oxygen systems, the operation, inspection, troubleshooting, service and
repair; and inspection and servicing, and troubleshooting; and inspection,
operation and troubleshooting of de-ice and anti-ice systems. Lecture 2 hours
per week. AMT 234 (1 CR)
Communication/Navigation and Control Systems
Co-Requisite: AMT 233 Studies the operation of aircraft avionics, autopilots and antennas, including
inspection and installation; aircraft pressurization, air conditioning, heating
and oxygen systems, the operation, inspection, troubleshooting, service and
repair; and inspection and servicing, and troubleshooting; and inspection,
operation and troubleshooting of de-ice and anti-ice systems. Laboratory 5 hours
per week. AMT 241 (2 CR)
Reciprocating Engines
Studies the history and development of the aircraft reciprocating engine
including the repair, overhaul and inspection of various types of engines, the
operation and troubleshooting of engines. Lecture 2 hours per week.
AMT 242 (2 CR)
Reciprocating Engines Lab
Co-Requisite: AMT 241 Studies the history and development of the aircraft reciprocating engine
including the repair, overhaul and inspection of various types of engines, the
operation and troubleshooting of engines. Laboratory 7 hours per week.
AMT 243 (2 CR)
Turbine Engines
Studies the development, theory and operation of turbine engines, including
engine design, performance, accessories, subsystems, engine maintenance, and
overhaul. Lecture 2 hours per week. AMT 244 (2 CR)
Turbine Engines Lab
Co-Requisite: AMT 243. Studies the development, theory and operation of turbine engines, including
engine design, performance, accessories, subsystems, engine maintenance, and
overhaul. Lecture 2 hours per week. AMT 245 (1 CR)
Powerplant Inspections
Introduces the inspection and return of powerplants to service, including the
methodology and record-keeping for inspection of aircraft reciprocating and gas
turbine engines and propellers. Lecture 1 hour per week. AMT 246 (1 CR)
Powerplant Inspections Lab
Co-requisite: AMT 245 Introduces the inspection and return of powerplants to service, including the
methodology and record-keeping for inspection of aircraft reciprocating and gas
turbine engines and propellers. Laboratory 3 hours per week.
AMT 251 (1 CR)
Lubrication Systems and Propellers
Studies the identification and selection of lubricants for aircraft powerplants;
inspection, service, troubleshooting and repair of the lubrication systems and
components; identification and nomenclature of aircraft propellers; and
operation, control and repair of both reciprocating and turbine engine propeller
installations. Lecture 1 hour per week. AMT 252 (2 CR)
Lubrication Systems and Propellers Lab
Co-requisite: AMT 251 Studies the identification and selection of lubricants for aircraft powerplants;
inspection, service, troubleshooting and repair of the lubrication systems and
components; identification and nomenclature of aircraft propellers; and
operation, control and repair of both reciprocating and turbine propeller
installations. Laboratory 6 hours per week. AMT 253 (1 CR)
Ignition and Starting Systems
Introduces the overhaul, inspection and troubleshooting of reciprocating and gas
turbine ignition and starting systems, including the repair and bench testing of
components. Lecture 1 hour per week. AMT 254 (1 CR)
Ignition and Starting Systems Lab
Co-requisite: AMT 253 Introduces the overhaul, inspection and troubleshooting of reciprocating and gas
turbine ignition and starting systems, including the repair and bench testing of
components. Laboratory 4 hours per week. AMT 255 (1 CR)
Fuel Metering Systems
Studies the fundamental operation of fuel metering systems in aircraft
powerplants; technical data to repair and overhaul carburetors and components;
inspecting, troubleshooting and adjusting turbine engine fuel metering systems
and electronic fuel controls; operation and service of aircraft induction,
preheat, anti-ice and supercharger systems; inspection, service and repair of
engine cooling systems -- both air and liquid cooled installations; inspection,
service and repair of engine exhaust systems, including the operations or turbo
compounded engines, thrust reversers, and noise suppressors. Lecture 1 hour per
week. AMT 256 (2 CR)
Fuel Metering Systems Lab
Co-requisite: AMT 255 Studies the fundamental operation of fuel metering systems in aircraft
powerplants; technical data to repair and overhaul carburetors and components;
inspecting, troubleshooting and adjusting turbine engine fuel metering systems
and electronic fuel controls; operation and service of aircraft induction,
preheat, anti-ice and supercharger systems; inspection, service and repair of
engine cooling systems -- both air and liquid cooled installations; inspection,
service and repair of engine exhaust systems, including the operations or turbo
compounded engines, thrust reversers, and noise suppressors. Laboratory 7 hours
per week. AMT 261 (1 CR)
Aircraft Electrical Systems
Prerequisite: AMT 103 Introduces wiring, control, indication and protection devices for AC and DC
systems; inspection, troubleshooting service and repair of these systems;
installation, inspection, testing, servicing engine electrical system wiring,
controls, indicator and protective devices; aircraft batteries, and the repair
and service of electrical generating systems. Lecture 1 hour per week.
AMT 262 (2 CR)
Aircraft Electrical Systems
Prerequisite: AMT 261 Introduces wiring, control, indication and protection devices for AC and DC
systems; inspection, troubleshooting service and repair of these systems;
installation, inspection, testing, servicing engine electrical system wiring,
controls, indicator and protective devices; aircraft batteries, and the repair
and service of electrical generating systems. Laboratory 8 hours per week.
AMT 263 (1 CR)
Aircraft Fuel, Fire, and Instrument Systems
Introduces the inspection, servicing, troubleshooting and repair of aircraft and
the engine fuel systems and components; inspection, servicing, troubleshooting
and repair of aircraft and engine fire detection and extinguishing systems;
inspection, troubleshooting, removal and replacement of aircraft and engine
instruments and indicating systems. Lecture 1 hour per week.
AMT 264 (2 CR)
Aircraft Fuel, Fire, and Instrument Systems Lab
Co-requisite: AMT 263 Introduces the inspection, servicing, troubleshooting and repair of aircraft and
the engine fuel systems and components; inspection, servicing, troubleshooting
and repair of aircraft and engine fire detection and extinguishing systems;
inspection, troubleshooting, removal and replacement of aircraft and engine
instruments and indicating systems. Laboratory 6 hours per week.
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