Airframe & Powerplant Course Descriptions

These Airframe and Powerplant courses are not taught at Southeastern; credit is earned by Advanced Standing only.

1002 INTRODUCTION TO A&P TOOLS & EQUIPMENT.

General purpose tool usage, basics of precision measurement; aircraft hardware and basic aircraft structures.

1032 PRINCIPLES OF A&P.

Aircraft maintenance methods, federal aviation regulations and aircraft records.

1062 AIRCRAFT TECHNOLOGY AND SERVICING.

Nomenclature of aircraft, servicing, towing, and mooring of aircraft.

1091 SHEET METAL & METAL FABRICATION.

Aircraft welding, basic fabrication of steel structures. Airframe repair principles and selection of sheet metal fasteners and structural materials.

2112 POWERPLANT ELECTRICAL FUNDUMENTALS.

Aircraft basic electrical systems, batteries, motors, generators and starters.

2121 AIRFRAME SERVICING & INSPECTION.

Aircraft structures, wood and plastic construction and repair, finishing techniques using dopes, lacquers and epoxy materials.

2152 AIRFRAME & POWERPLANT SERVICING & INSPECTION.

Preventative maintenance, 100 hour and annual inspection procedures.

2182 AIRCRAFT TECHNOLOGY.

Aircraft control systems, aerodynamics, and aircraft drawing interpretation.

3182 AIRCRAFT HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS.

Basic hydraulic principles, servicing, inspection and maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

3212 AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS.

Aircraft lighting systems, alternating current systems and power generation and distribution.

3241 POWERPLANT SYSTEMS.

Aircraft lubrication systems, theory construction and maintenance of propellers, rotors, induction and exhaust systems.

3272 PHYSICS OF RECIPROCATING POWERPLANTS.

Theory, construction and maintenance of aircraft reciprocating engines.

3302 PHYSICS OF GAS TURBINE POWERPLANTS.

Inspection and maintenance of gas turbine engines and accessories.

3332 FLUID MECHANICS & FUEL SCHEDULING.

Fuel injection systems, float and pressure carburetor operation and construction.

3362 APPLICATION OF ELEC & ELECTRONIC PRINCIPLES.

High and low tension ignition systems, magneto, spark plugs, igniters, generator and starter overhaul and testing.

3393 MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR.

A study of FAA repair stations; PMA; STC, including aircraft, engine and supplies purchasing. (Prerequisite: Airframe and Powerplant Certificate or departmental approval)

3422 SPECIAL SLIDE RULE.

Weight and balance theory and application, proper run up procedures and ground handling techniques.

4453 INSPECTION AUTHORIZATION.

Requirements for the inspection authorization, aircraft maintenance systems and inspection procedures. (Prerequisite: Airframe and Powerplant Certificate or departmental approval)

4514 TECHNICAL LAB PROBLEMS.

Aircraft shop management, airport relations, employee training, self employment, aircraft sales and financing. (Prerequisite: departmental approval)

4980 SEMINAR.

Topic as announced in Schedule of Classes.