Aircraft Maintenance Technology

(2½ to 4½ Semesters)

Program Coordinators and Instructors:  Prickett, Shipley

Faculty Information   
Program Introduction   
Certificates and Degree Program   
Courses    

One Technical Certificate, one Advanced Technical Certificate, one Associate of Applied Science degree and one Bachelor of Applied Science degree are available.

Objective: To prepare graduates for entry-level employment in airframe and powerplant maintenance in compliance with FAA regulations as they begin their careers as technicians.

For a Program Information Packet, use this link, which leads to descriptions of each program in general, course descriptions, lists of course sequences, and the cost of books, tools, uniforms, fees, and other expenses.  The URL is  http://www.isu.edu/ctech/programs.shtml 

This program requires students to achieve certain grades in order to advance each semester. Specific information is available in the program’s student handbook.

Technical Certificate: Airframe

(2½ Semesters) Required Courses:

AIRM 0101 	Mathematics 				3 cr
AIRM 0102 	Aircraft Drawing 			1 cr
AIRM 0103 	Truss Structures 			3 cr
AIRM 0104 	Materials and Processes 		7 cr
AIRM 0105 	Sheetmetal Structure 			6 cr
AIRM 0107 	Forms and Regulations 			3 cr
AIRM 0108 	Basic Electricity 			3 cr
AIRM 0109 	Fluid Systems 				5 cr
AIRM 0110 	Landing Gear Systems 			4 cr
AIRM 0111 	Utility Systems				3 cr
AIRM 0112 	Electrical Systems 			5 cr
AIRM 0120 	Structural Welding 			2 cr
						TOTAL: 45 cr

Advanced Technical Certificate: Power Plant

(4½ Semesters) Required Courses:

AIRM 0101 	Mathematics 				3 cr
AIRM 0102 	Aircraft Drawing 			1 cr
AIRM 0103 	Truss Structures 			3 cr
AIRM 0104 	Materials and Processes 		7 cr
AIRM 0105 	Sheetmetal Structure 			6 cr
AIRM 0107 	Forms and Regulations 			3 cr
AIRM 0108 	Basic Electricity 			3 cr
AIRM 0109 	Fluid Systems 				5 cr
AIRM 0110 	Landing Gear Systems 			4 cr
AIRM 0111 	Utility Systems 			3 cr
AIRM 0112 	Electrical Systems 			5 cr
AIRM 0120 	Structural Welding 			2 cr
AIRM 0221 	Basic Reciprocating Engines 		3 cr
AIRM 0222 	Advanced Reciprocating Engines 		2 cr
AIRM 0223 	Basic Turbine Engines 			3 cr
AIRM 0224 	Advanced Turbine Engines 		2 cr
AIRM 0225 	Engine Lubrication Systems 		2 cr
AIRM 0226 	Induction and Exhaust Systems 		2 cr
AIRM 0227 	Engine Fuel Systems 			3 cr
AIRM 0228 	Ignition and Cooling Systems 		5 cr
AIRM 0229 	Engine Electrical 
		  and Instrument Systems 		4 cr
AIRM 0230 	Engine Propellers 			4 cr
						TOTAL: 75 cr

Associate of Applied Science Degree: Airframe and Powerplant

(4½ Semesters)

See A.A.S. Degree General Education Requirements linked here (minimum 15 credits)

Required Courses:

AIRM 0101 	Mathematics 				3 cr
AIRM 0102 	Aircraft Drawing 			1 cr
AIRM 0103 	Truss Structures 			3 cr
AIRM 0104 	Materials and Processes 		7 cr
AIRM 0105 	Sheetmetal Structure 			6 cr
AIRM 0107 	Forms and Regulations 			3 cr
AIRM 0108 	Basic Electricity 			3 cr
AIRM 0109 	Fluid Systems 				5 cr
AIRM 0110 	Landing Gear Systems 			4 cr
AIRM 0111 	Utility Systems 			3 cr
AIRM 0112 	Electrical Systems 			5 cr
AIRM 0120 	Structural Welding 			2 cr
AIRM 0221 	Basic Reciprocating Engines 		3 cr
AIRM 0222 	Advanced Reciprocating Engines 		2 cr
AIRM 0223 	Basic Turbine Engines 			3 cr
AIRM 0224 	Advanced Turbine Engines 		2 cr
AIRM 0225 	Engine Lubrication Systems 		2 cr
AIRM 0226 	Induction and Exhaust Systems 		2 cr
AIRM 0227 	Engine Fuel Systems 			3 cr
AIRM 0228 	Ignition and Cooling Systems 		5 cr
AIRM 0229 	Engine Electrical and Instrument Systems4 cr
AIRM 0230 	Engine Propellers 			4 cr
COMM 1101	Principles of Speech			3 cr
(contributes to AAS English/Communication
Requirement; satisfies a General Education requirement)
ENGL 1101	English Composition			3 cr
(contributes to AAS English/Communication requirement)

						TOTAL: 91 cr

 

Courses

AIRM 0101 Mathematics 3 credits. Mathematical theory pertaining to gear ratios, areas, power formulas, bend allowances, and weight and balances on aircraft. F

AIRM 0102 Aircraft Drawing 1 credit. Theory and lab practice in making, reading, and using drawings and blueprints on aircraft. S

AIRM 0103 Truss Structures 3 credits. Theory and lab practice in gas welding; rebuilding and repairing wooden structures, and fabric repair and recovering techniques. F

AIRM 0104 Materials and Processes 7 credits. Theory and lab practice covering aircraft; ground operation; assembly and rigging; hardware; care, properties, and uses of various materials; aircraft finishes and the various methods of finish application. F

AIRM 0105 Sheetmetal Structures 6 credits. Theory and lab practice in maintenance and repair of metal aircraft. S

AIRM 0107 Forms and Regulations 3 credits. Theory and lab practice in interpretation and use of the various forms and regulations pertaining to aircraft maintenance. F

AIRM 0108 Basic Electricity 3 credits. Theory and lab practice in principles and uses of electricity in the various circuits and controls of the aircraft. S

AIRM 0109 Fluid Systems 5 credits. The students will learn how to identify the different fluids that are used in the hydraulic systems and the care and precautions that are necessary for the safe handling of these fluids. The students will be instructed in the operation of systems and be able to troubleshoot the systems. S

AIRM 0110 Landing Gear Systems 4 credits. Theory and lab practice in operation, maintenance, and repair of landing gear systems of the aircraft. S

AIRM 0111 Utility Systems 3 credits. Theory and lab practice in operation, maintenance, and repair of utility systems such as position and warning, aircraft instruments, climate controls, communication and navigation, ice and fire protection, and miscellaneous systems. Su

AIRM 0112 Electrical Systems 5 credits. Theory and lab practice in operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems in aircraft. Su

AIRM 0120 Structural Welding 2 credits. Theory and lab practice in gas welding of aircraft structural components. F

AIRM 0221 Basic Reciprocating Engines 3 credits. Design, construction, and operation of radial, opposed, and in-line engines; disassembly, assembly, and run-up of various types of engines. F

AIRM 0222 Advanced Reciprocating Engines 2 credits. Repair and overhaul of reciprocating engines, installation and test. F

AIRM 0223 Basic Turbine Engines 3 credits. Design, construction, and operation of gas turbine and turbo-prop engines. S

AIRM 0224 Advanced Turbine Engines 2 credits. Repair and overhaul of turbine engines. S

AIRM 0225 Engine Lubrication Systems 2 credits. Design and operation of oil system; its repair and installation. S

AIRM 0226 Induction and Exhaust Systems 2 credits. Design and operation of air intake, exhaust on reciprocating and jet engines. F

AIRM 0227 Engine Fuel Systems 3 credits. Design and operation of carburetor, fuel injection, and hydromechanical fuel systems on reciprocating and jet engines. F

AIRM 0228 Ignition and Cooling Systems 5 credits. Design, operation, and overhaul of magneto ignition and capacitor discharge ignition, and cooling systems. F

AIRM 0229 Engine Electrical and Instrument Systems 4 credits. Design, operation, and overhaul of the various electrical components and system indicators used on aircraft engines. S

AIRM 0230 Engine Propellers 4 credits. Design, operation, overhaul, and installation of propellers and components. S

AIRM 0296 Independent Study 1-8 credits. Addresses specific learning needs of individuals for the enhancement of knowledge and skills within the program area under the guidance of an instructor.  May be repeated.  Graded S/U, or may be letter-graded.  PREREQ: Permission of the instructor.  D

AIRM 0298 Special Topics 1-8 credits. Addresses the specific needs of industry, enabling students to upgrade technical skills that are not included in the current program curriculum.  May be repeated.  Graded S/U, or may be letter-graded.  PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D

IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY Academic Information Contact: webmaster@isu.edu Revised: March 2012