Aviation Maintenance Technology
AMTA 2003 Airframe Auxiliary Systems
3 credits Semester: F 1 Lecture /4 Lab Hrs. /week
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Certificate of Proficiency in Aviation General Maintenance Technology.
This course presents the theory and practical application involved in the operation, service, and line maintenance of aircraft. Topics include troubleshooting techniques on fire protection systems, ice and rain control systems, and cabin atmosphere control systems. Safety procedures are also addressed. Lectures are reinforced with laboratory projects. A lab fee is required.
AMTA 2004 Airframe Electrical Systems
4 credits Semester: F 1 Lecture /6 Lab Hrs. /week
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Certificate of Proficiency in Aviation General Maintenance Technology.
This course engages students in electrical equipment installations with attention given to circuitry, motors and lighting with component inspection, maintenance, proper soldering procedures, and testing. Safety procedures are also addressed. Lectures are reinforced with laboratory projects. A lab fee is required.
AMTA 2022 Aircraft Assembly and Rigging
2 credits Semester: S 1 Lecture / 3 Lab Hrs. /week
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Certificate of Proficiency in Aviation General Maintenance Technology.
A comprehensive study of the basic aerodynamics, assembly and rigging of fixed and rotary-wing aircraft including structural alignment, balancing and rigging of control systems and assembly of aircraft components. Safety procedures are also addressed. Lectures are reinforced with laboratory projects. A lab fee is required.
AMTA 2043 Hydraulics, Pneumatics, and Fuel Systems
3 credits Semester: F 1 Lecture /4 Lab Hrs. /week
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Certificate of Proficiency in Aviation General Maintenance Technology.
Skill development in inspecting, servicing, and maintaining aircraft fluid systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, and fuel. Application of basic concepts through detailed maintenance procedures. Safety procedures are addressed. Lectures are reinforced with laboratory projects. A lab fee is required.
AMTA 2052 Wood, Fabric, & Finishes
2 credits Semester: S 1 Lecture. /2 Lab Hrs. /week
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Certificate of Proficiency in Aviation General Maintenance Technology.
This course covers the use and care of various covering materials, finishes and wood structures including approved methods and procedures. Safety procedures are also addressed. Lectures are reinforced with laboratory projects. A course fee is required.
AMTA 2053 Landing Gear Systems
3 credits Semester: F 1 Lecture /4 Lab Hrs. /week
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Certificate of Proficiency in Aviation General Maintenance Technology.
This course covers the Inspection, Servicing, Overhaul, and Repair of Fixed and Retractable Landing Gear Systems, In-Depth Coverage of Systems, Components, and Operation. Topics include aircraft anti-skid and braking systems. Safety procedures are addressed. Lectures are reinforced with laboratory projects. A lab fee is required.
AMTA 2062 Aircraft Instruments and Avionics
2 credits Semester: F 1 Lecture /2 Lab Hrs. /week
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Certificate of Proficiency in Aviation General Maintenance Technology.
This course covers the operation, removal, installation, and troubleshooting techniques on aviation electronics (avionics) and electromechanical instrumentation systems, including antenna installation practices, aircraft positioning and warning systems, aircraft instruments, communication, and navigation systems. Safety procedures are addressed. Lectures are reinforced with laboratory projects. A lab fee is required.
AMTA 2072 Airframe Inspection
2 credits Semester: S 1 Lecture. / 3 Lab Hrs. /week
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Certificate of Proficiency in Aviation General Maintenance Technology.
In depth coverage of methods and procedures to perform airframe conformity and air worthiness inspections (including One Hundred Hour Inspections) in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations and manufacturers service information. Safety procedures are addressed. Lectures are reinforced with laboratory projects. A lab fee is required.
AMTA 2075 Aircraft Metallic Structures
5 credits Semester: S 1 Lecture /8 Lab Hrs. /week
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Certificate of Proficiency in Aviation General Maintenance Technology.
This course focuses on the formation and repair of sheet metal, including the calculation of bend allowances, special techniques used to construct sheet metal structures from plans, and acceptable methods of repair. Safety procedures are also addressed. Lectures are reinforced with laboratory projects. A lab fee is required.
AMTA 2093 Aircraft Composite Structures
3 credits Semester: S 1 Lecture /4 Lab Hrs. /week
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Certificate of Proficiency in Aviation General Maintenance Technology.
This course covers a study of the inspection and repairs of composite, fiberglass, honeycomb, and laminated structural materials including doors, windows, bonded structures, and interior furnishings on an aircraft. Safety procedures are also addressed. Lectures are reinforced with laboratory projects. A lab fee is required.
AMTA 2101 Airframe Review/FAA Test Prep
1 credits Semester: F/S/SU 1 Lecture /1 Lab Hrs. /week
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Certificate of Proficiency in Aviation General Maintenance Technology, Technical Certificate in Airframe Maintenance Technology, or prior experience.
Federal Aviation Administration subject matter in the General and Airframe curricula are reviewed with an emphasis on enhancing knowledge and physical skills in preparing for the FAA-required computer, oral and practical examinations for the rating sought. Lectures are reinforced with laboratory projects. A lab fee is required.
AMTC 1003 Introduction to Aviation
3 credits Semester: F 3 Lecture Hrs. /week
Prerequisite: None.
This course provides a general overview of aviation, historical events, and aerospace studies/development opportunities for students interested in aviation careers. Topics include aviation and aerospace terminology, how aircraft fly, government and industry roles in the growth of aviation, and potential careers in aviation. Lectures are reinforced with laboratory projects. This course does not apply toward any FAA aviation certifications nor to any ASU Mid-South program certifications or degrees.
Aviation General
AMTG 1012 Aircraft Weight & Balance
2 credits Semester: F/S 1 Lecture /2 Lab Hrs. /week
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: MATH 1104, Applied Technical Math. Please note that aviation technology students must earn a grade of “C” of higher in MATH 1104 to continue their program of study.
An introduction to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) required 224 Arkansas State University Mid-South 2017-2018 Catalog subjects relating to the weighing of aircraft, the performance of weight and balance calculations, and appropriate maintenance record entries. Safety procedures are addressed. Lectures are reinforced with laboratory projects. A lab fee is required.
AMTG 1024 Basic Aircraft Electricity
4 credits Semester: F/S 2 Lecture /4 Lab Hrs. /week
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: MATH 1104, Applied Technical Math and PSCI 1103, Applied Physics. Please note that aviation technology students must earn a grade of “C” of higher in MATH 1104 and PSCI 1103 to continue their program of study.
The course introduces students to calculating and measuring capacitance, inductance, electrical power, voltage, current, resistance, and continuity. Students will determine the relationship of voltage, current, and resistances in electrical circuits. Students will read and interpret aircraft electrical circuit diagrams, including solid state devices and logic functions as well as inspect and service batteries. Safety procedures are addressed. Lectures are reinforced with laboratory projects. A lab fee is required.
AMTG 1033 Shop Practices
3 credits Semester: F/S 1 Lecture /4 Lab Hrs. /week
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: MATH 1104, Applied Technical Math. Please note that aviation technology students must earn a grade of “C” of higher in MATH 1104 to continue their program of study.
This course is an introduction to shop safety, the correct use of hand tools, equipment and precision measurement, identification of aircraft hardware, and the fabrication of fluid lines and tubing. Emphasis is given to various methods of nondestructive testing and heating treating processes. Safety procedures are addressed. Lectures are reinforced with laboratory projects. A lab fee is required.
AMTG 1052 Ground Operations
2 credits Semester: F/S 1 Lecture /2 Lab Hrs. /week
Prerequisite: None.
This course is an introduction to aircraft fluid identification, servicing methods, safety procedures, aircraft movement, securing and operations of aircraft, external power equipment, aircraft cleaning, and corrosion control. Safety procedures are addressed. Lectures are reinforced with laboratory projects. A lab fee is required.
AMTG 1073 Federal Aviation Regulations
3 credits Semester: F/S 2 Lecture /2 Lab Hrs. /week
Prerequisite: None
This course covers the understanding and use of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and aircraft manufacturers’ publications, forms, and records and the exercise of mechanic privileges within prescribed limitations. Lectures are reinforced with laboratory projects.
Aviation Powerplant
AMTP 2006 Reciprocating Engines
6 credits Semester: F 2 Lecture /8 Lab Hrs. /week
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Certificate of Proficiency in Aviation General Maintenance Technology.
This course covers the design, theory and operation of a reciprocating engine. Hands – on training emphasizes the knowledge and skills needed to disassemble, inspect, overhaul, and reassemble a reciprocating engine and return the aircraft to airworthiness status. Safety procedures are addressed, and lectures are reinforced with laboratory projects. A lab fee is required.
AMTP 2013 Engine Lubrication & Cooling Systems
3 credits Semester: F 2 Lecture /2 Lab Hrs. /week
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Certificate of Proficiency in Aviation General Maintenance Technology.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the purpose, and function of lubricants, and lubrication systems for powerplants and gives students experience in identifying and selecting lubricants as well as inspecting, checking, servicing, and troubleshooting repair of cooling systems and components. Safety procedures are addressed and lectures are reinforced with laboratory projects. A lab fee is required.
AMTP 2016 Turbine Engines
6 credits Semester: F 2 Lecture /8 Lab Hrs. /week
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Certificate of Proficiency in Aviation General Maintenance Technology.
This course provides a study of the construction, design, and theory, and operation of modern gas turbine engines and auxiliary power units (APU) used in the current generation of airplanes and helicopters. Hands – on training emphasizes the knowledge and skills needed to disassemble, inspect, overhaul, and reassemble a turbine engine and return the aircraft to airworthiness status. Safety procedures are addressed, and lectures are reinforced with laboratory projects. A lab fee is required.
AMTP 2033 Engine Induction & Exhaust Systems
3 credits Semester: F 2 Lecture /2 Lab Hrs. /week
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Certificate of Proficiency in Aviation General Maintenance Technology.
The course is designed to give the student the needed knowledge and experience needed to service and maintain induction systems, superchargers, exhaust systems, thrust reversers. The student will gain experience in inspection, checking, troubleshooting, and repairing various types of exhaust systems. Topics include the operation, inspection, checking, troubleshooting, and repair of engine fire detecting and extinguishing systems. Safety procedures are addressed, and lectures are reinforced with laboratory projects. A lab fee is required.
AMTP 2104 Engine Fuel Systems
4 credits Semester: S 2 Lecture. /4 Lab Hrs. /week
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Certificate of Proficiency in Aviation General Maintenance Technology.This course provides the student with the information and practice necessary to inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair reciprocating and turbine fuel systems. The theory and practical application of carburetion, fuel injection systems, fuel metering, and water injection systems are also presented. Safety procedures are addressed, and lectures are reinforced with laboratory projects. A lab fee is required.
AMTP 2144 Propeller Systems
4 credits Semester: S 2 Lecture /4 Lab Hrs. /week
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Certificate of Proficiency in Aviation General Maintenance Technology.
This course covers the maintenance, repair, as well as troubleshooting theory and practices for propellers and their systems components, which are found in today’s reciprocating and turboprop aircraft. Safety procedures are addressed, and lectures are reinforced with laboratory projects. A lab fee is required.
AMTP 2156 Powerplant Electrical Systems
6 credits Semester: S 2 Lecture /8 Lab Hrs. /week
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Certificate of Proficiency in Course Descriptions 225 Aviation General Maintenance Technology.
This course covers the operating principles of the powerplant ignition and starting systems and components found on reciprocating and turbine engine powered aircraft. Included are various powerplant electrical systems: DC twin generator, and AC generator. Auxiliary power units, their operation, removal and installation, and troubleshooting techniques are discussed in depth. Safety procedures are addressed, and lectures are reinforced with laboratory projects. A lab fee is required.
AMTP 2162 Aircraft Powerplant Inspection
2 credits Semester: S 1 Lecture / 3 Lab Hrs. /week
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Certificate of Proficiency in Aviation General Maintenance Technology.
Students learn to perform the various types of inspections of powerplants according to federal air regulations and manufacturers’ recommendations. They will demonstrate their knowledge of federal air regulations and the application of Federal Aviation Agency Airworthiness Directives, Manufacturers Service Bulletins, and proper use of inspection equipment. They will use knowledge learned in the powerplant curriculum to perform malfunction analysis of powerplant and related systems. Safety procedures are addressed, and lectures are reinforced with laboratory projects. A lab fee is required.
AMTP 2201 Powerplant Review/FAA Test Prep
1 credits Semester: F/S/SU 1 Lecture /1 Lab Hrs. /week
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Certificate of Proficiency in Aviation General Maintenance Technology, Technical Certificate in Powerplant Maintenance Technology, or prior experience.
This course reviews Federal Aviation Administration subject matter in the General and Powerplant curricula with an emphasis on enhancing knowledge and physical skills in preparing for the FAA-required computer, oral and practical examinations for the rating sought. Lectures are reinforced with laboratory projects. A lab fee is required.
Physics
PSCI 1103 Applied Physics
3 credits Semester: F/S 2 Lecture/2 Lab Hrs./week
Prerequisite: DMTH 1304 Foundations of Math with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent placement scores.
This course is a college-level physical science course covering the major topics of physical science and physics related to technical skills and knowledge. Specific emphasis is given to mechanics, properties of matter, heat, sound, electricity and magnetism, light, atomic and nuclear physics. Laboratory activities are included. This course is not intended to meet the core curriculum science requirements for transfer associate degrees or baccalaureate degrees unless specifically approved by the transfer institution. A lab fee is required
Welding
WELD 1053 Fundamentals of Welding
3 credits Semester: F/S/Su 2 Lecture/2 Lab Hrs./week
Prerequisites: None.
This course introduces students to safety, application, technique, process essential variables, quality control, and inspection of common welding processes used in industry. The student will experience each welding Course Descriptions 247 process through instructor-led demonstrations and hands-on welding applications. Students who successfully complete this course will be able to make decisions regarding process selection and control common to non-essential welding personnel in an entry-level technical capacity. A lab fee is required.
Technical Core
TECH 1003 Intro to Blueprint Reading
3 credits Semester: F/S/Su 2 Lecture/2 Lab Hrs./week
Prerequisite: None.
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills needed to read and interpret drawings, symbols and systems schematics and to develop drawings and sketches of components, parts and pieces into usable, working prints. The student will develop drawings and sketches of repairs and alterations and learn to utilize blueprints, graphs and charts to obtain or provide needed information. A lab fee is required.
Program Requirements
The following outline of requirements should be used as a planning worksheet.
Required Course Sequence: Students should note that all courses are not offered every semester. Those who do not complete all required courses in a semester will have to wait for the next scheduled offering of the missed courses.
Certificate of Proficiency in General Aviation Maintenance Technology
17 Credit Hours
The Aviation General Maintenance certificate addresses the general knowledge required for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification as an Airframe and/or Powerplant maintenance technician.
