Powerplant Maintenance Technician Certificate of Achievement
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Program Description
This certificate is designed to prepare students to qualify for the Powerplant Certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which enables the holder to maintain and repair aircrafts ranging from small aircraft used in general aviation to jets utilized by commercial airlines. The written examinations are administered by the FAA at computer testing centers.
The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway. It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.
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Career and Academic Pathway (CAP)
Program Learning Outcomes
Apply general calculations and basic electricity of aviation as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Apply general materials and servicing of aviation as required by the FAA.
Read and interpret powerplant manuals, charts, and task sheets.
Perform required inspections, maintenance, and repairs on aircraft powerplants.
Evaluate and troubleshoot aircraft powerplant systems and components.
Use practical application skills to overhaul aircraft powerplants.
Read and interpret powerplant overhaul manuals to measure and determine the serviceability of parts.
Write descriptive and concise discrepancy reports.