Airframe and Powerplant Aviation Mechanics • Associate in Applied Science
OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM
Total Credit Hours: 84
Colleague Code: AAS.AMECH
Curriculum Code: ACM 210
Recommended Course Sequence:
First Semester: AVI 103, AVI 106, AVI 107, AVI 108, AVI 109, AVI 110, AVI 199
Second Semester: AVI 111, AVI 113, AVI 114, AVI 115, AVI 116, AVI 117, AVI 118, AVI 119, AVI 120
Third Semester: AVI 121, AVI 122, AVI 123, AVI 126, AVI 127, AVI 129, AVI 130, AVI 131, EGL 104 or EGL 101
Fourth Semester: EGL 105 or EGL 102, POS 101 or POS 201, TEM 103, TES 121
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.
- This program has been articulated with Southern Illinois University Carbondale as a 2 + 2 program if taken in its entirety.
For Program Information Contact:
Business and Technologies Department at 217.786.2381 or 217.786.2406 or see an academic advisor.
Required General Education Courses (15 credits)
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Career Communications I or |
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Composition I |
3 credits |
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Career Communications II or |
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Composition II |
3 credits |
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Introduction to American Politics or |
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State and Local Government |
3 credits |
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Vocational-Technical Math |
3 credits |
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Technical Shop Physics |
3 credits |
Required Program Courses (69 credits)
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Aviation Fundamentals |
3 credits |
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Aircraft Electrical System |
3 credits |
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Aircraft Cleaning and Corrosion |
2 credits |
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Materials and Processes |
2 credits |
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Safety, Ground Operations and Servicing |
2 credits |
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Forms, Records and Publications |
3 credits |
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Welding, Assembly and Rigging |
4 credits |
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Wood Structures, Aircraft Covering and Aircraft Finishes |
2 credits |
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Composites, Sheetmetal, Structures and Fabrication |
5 credits |
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Aircraft Electrical Systems |
3 credits |
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Ice and Rain Control Systems and Fire Control Systems |
2 credits |
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Aircraft Instrumentation and Position Warning Systems |
2 credits |
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Communication, Navigation and Cabin Atmosphere Control Systems |
2 credits |
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Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Landing Gear Systems |
2 credits |
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Aircraft Fuel Systems and Airframe Inspection |
3 credits |
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Propellers |
2 credits |
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Engine Lubrication and Cooling Systems |
2 credits |
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Engine Systems |
3 credits |
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Engine Fuel and Fuel Metering Systems |
2 credits |
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Engine Ignition and Electrical Systems |
2 credits |
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Reciprocating Engines |
5 credits |
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Turbine Engines |
5 credits |
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Powerplant Inspection and Review |
3 credits |
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Aviation Mathematics and Physics |
2 credits |
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Fundamentals of Computer-Aided Drafting |
3 credits |