Aircraft Maintenance Technology

(2½ to 4½ Semesters)

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

Program Coordinators and Instructors: Prickett, Shipley

Faculty Information   
Program Introduction   
Certificates and Degree Program   
Courses    

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 101	Mathematics				3 cr
AIRM 102 	Aircraft Drawing 			1 cr
AIRM 103	Truss Structures 			3 cr
AIRM 104	Materials and Processes 		7 cr
AIRM 105	Sheetmetal Structure 			6 cr
AIRM 107	Forms and Regulations			3 cr
AIRM 108	Basic Electricity			3 cr
AIRM 109	Fluid Systems				5 cr
AIRM 110	Landing Gear Systems			4 cr
AIRM 111	Utility Systems				3 cr
AIRM 112	Electrical Systems			5 cr
AIRM 120	Structural Welding 2 cr
						TOTAL: 45 cr

Advanced Technical Certificate: Power Plant

(4½ Semesters) Required Courses:

AIRM 101	Mathematics				3 cr
AIRM 102	Aircraft Drawing 			1 cr
AIRM 103	Truss Structures 			3 cr
AIRM 104	Materials and Processes 		7 cr
AIRM 105	Sheetmetal Structure 			6 cr
AIRM 107	Forms and Regulations 			3 cr
AIRM 108	Basic Electricity 			3 cr
AIRM 109	Fluid Systems 				5 cr
AIRM 110	Landing Gear Systems 			4 cr
AIRM 111 	Utility Systems 			3 cr
AIRM 112	Electrical Systems 			5 cr
AIRM 120 	Structural Welding 			2 cr
AIRM 221 	Basic Reciprocating Engines 		3 cr
AIRM 222 	Advanced Reciprocating Engines		2 cr
AIRM 223 	Basic Turbine Engines 			3 cr
AIRM 224 	Advanced Turbine Engines		2 cr
AIRM 225	Engine Lubrication Systems		2 cr
AIRM 226 	Induction and Exhaust Systems		2 cr
AIRM 227 	Engine Fuel Systems 			3 cr
AIRM 228 	Ignition and Cooling Systems		5 cr
AIRM 229	Engine Electrical 
		and Instrument Systems			4 cr
AIRM 230	Engine Propellers			4 cr
						TOTAL: 75 cr

Associate of Applied Science Degree: Airframe and Powerplant

(4½ Semesters)

Required Courses:

AIRM 101	Mathematics				3 cr
AIRM 102	Aircraft Drawing			1 cr
AIRM 103	Truss Structures			3 cr
AIRM 104	Materials and Processes			7 cr
AIRM 105	Sheetmetal Structure			6 cr
AIRM 107	Forms and Regulations			3 cr
AIRM 108	Basic Electricity			3 cr
AIRM 109	Fluid Systems				5 cr
AIRM 110	Landing Gear Systems			4 cr
AIRM 111	Utility Systems				3 cr
AIRM 112	Electrical Systems			5 cr
AIRM 120	Structural Welding			2 cr
AIRM 221	Basic Reciprocating Engines		3 cr
AIRM 222	Advanced Reciprocating Engines	2 cr
AIRM 223	Basic Turbine Engines			3 cr
AIRM 224	Advanced Turbine Engines		2 cr
AIRM 225	Engine Lubrication Systems		2 cr
AIRM 226	Induction and Exhaust Systems		2 cr
AIRM 227	Engine Fuel Systems			3 cr
AIRM 228	Ignition and Cooling Systems		5 cr
AIRM 229	Engine Electrical and Instrument Systems4 cr
AIRM 230	Engine Propellers			4 cr

General Education Requirements:

ENGL 101	English Composition			3 cr
Goal 2							3 cr
Goal 3							3 cr
Goals 6, 7, 9, 10A, 11 or 12				3 cr
Goal 4-12						4 cr
						TOTAL: 91 cr

 

Courses

AIRM 101 Mathematics 3 credits. Mathematical theory pertaining to gear ratios, areas, power formulas, bend allowances, and weight and balances on aircraft. F

AIRM 102 Aircraft Drawing 1 credit. Theory and lab practice in making, reading, and using drawings and blueprints on aircraft. S

AIRM 103 Truss Structures 3 credits. Theory and lab practice in gas welding; rebuilding and repairing wooden structures, and fabric repair and recovering techniques. F

AIRM 104 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 105 Sheetmetal Structures 6 credits. Theory and lab practice in maintenance and repair of metal aircraft. S

AIRM 107 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 108 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 109 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 110 Landing Gear Systems 4 credits. Theory and lab practice in operation, maintenance, and repair of landing gear systems of the aircraft. S

AIRM 111 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 112 Electrical Systems 5 credits. Theory and lab practice in operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems in aircraft. Su

AIRM 120 Structural Welding 2 credits. Theory and lab practice in gas welding of aircraft structural components. F

AIRM 221 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 222 Advanced Reciprocating Engines 2 credits. Repair and overhaul of reciprocating engines, installation and test. F

AIRM 223 Basic Turbine Engines 3 credits. Design, construction, and operation of gas turbine and turbo-prop engines. S

AIRM 224 Advanced Turbine Engines 2 credits. Repair and overhaul of turbine engines. S

AIRM 225 Engine Lubrication Systems 2 credits. Design and operation of oil system; its repair and installation. S

AIRM 226 Induction and Exhaust Systems 2 credits. Design and operation of air intake, exhaust on reciprocating and jet engines. F

AIRM 227 Engine Fuel Systems 3 credits. Design and operation of carburetor, fuel injection, and hydromechanical fuel systems on reciprocating and jet engines. F

AIRM 228 Ignition and Cooling Systems 5 credits. Design, operation, and overhaul of magneto ignition and capacitor discharge ignition, and cooling systems. F

AIRM 229 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 230 Engine Propellers 4 credits. Design, operation, overhaul, and installation of propellers and components. S

AIRM 298 Special Topics 1-8 credits. Addresses the specific needs of individuals, enabling students to upgrade their technical skills through part-time enrollment in units of instruction that are currently available through the program's full-time pre-employment curriculum. Permission of the instructor is required. D

IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY Academic Information Contact: webmaster@isu.edu Revised: July 2009