Description: The Certificate of Completion in Powerplant Maintenance (Part 147) Program is designed for individuals who hold an FAA Airframe Certificate or who desire to specialize in areas of engine maintenance or repair. This program of study normally requires two semesters to complete if the prerequisites have been met. The program prerequisites normally require one or more semesters to complete.
Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses within the program.
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
Admission Criteria: Students wishing to enroll in this Part 147 Certificate program must complete an application process before being officially accepted into the program.
Program Prerequisites: None
Program Prerequisites
+ ENG091 Preparatory Academic Writing III (3) OR
Equivalent as indicated by assessment 3
+ MAT092 Introductory Algebra (3) OR
+ MAT091 Algebra/Anxiety Reduction (4) OR
Equivalent as indicated by assessment 3-4
+ RDG091 College Reading Skills I (3) OR
Equivalent as indicated by assessment 0-3
+ AMT124 Aircraft Forms and Regulations, Weight and Balance, Drawings, and
Ground Operations 5
+ AMT126 Fundamentals of Mathematics and Electricity 9
+ AMT128 Fundamentals of Aviation Physics, Corrosion Control, Materials and
Processes, Fluid Lines and Fittings 5 OR
Hold a valid FAA Airframe Certificate and pass an Aviation
General Subject exam with a minimum score of 70 percent. AND
Permission of the Department or Division.
Credits: 25-29
Required Courses
+ AMT263 Aircraft Turbine Engines 5
+ AMT264 Aircraft Reciprocating Engines 7
+ AMT266 Engine Fuel System, Fuel Metering and Induction System 6
+ AMT268 Engine Electrical, Ignition and Starter Systems 6
+ AMT270 Engine Instruments, Fire Protection and Lubrication, Cooling and
Exhaust Systems 5
+ AMT272 Propeller Systems and Engine Inspections 4
Credits: 33
Restricted Electives
Credits:
General Electives
Credits:
Program Competencies
1. Overhaul, troubleshoot, remove and install turbine engines. (AMT263)
2. Overhaul, troubleshoot, remove and install reciprocating engines. (AMT264)
3. Repair, service and troubleshoot engine fuel systems. (AMT266)
4. Repair, service and troubleshoot engine electrical, ignition and starter systems. (AMT268)
5. Repair, inspect, service and troubleshoot engine instruments, fire protection, cooling/exhaust and lubrication systems. (AMT270)
6. Inspect engine and propeller systems. (AMT272)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 3-28-95
All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the
curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.
