This was my exact certification curriculum for A&P mechanic. No, i dont know what im doing at all lol..
Aircraft Instrument Systems 10-402-110 3
Operating principles and use of aircraft instrumentation will be introduced on pressure, gyroscopic, and direction indicating. Studies include operation and use of electronic systems for Flight Instrument, Attitude Direction Indicator, and Monitoring displays such as Centralized Aircraft Monitoring, Engine Indicator and Crew Alerting Systems. Engine instrument systems and components will be inspected to include troubleshooting procedures.
Prerequisites: Aeronautics, Introduction to (10-402-124); DC Circuits 1 (10-660-110); DC Circuits 2 (10-660-111); DC Circuits 3 (10-620-103); AC Circuits 1 (10-660-114)
Avionics Systems 10-402-111 3
Introduces avionics systems which will provide the student with the knowledge to understand the operation of communication and navigation components and systems. Emphasis is on familiarization with avionics systems used on aircraft and how these systems are utilized by the flight crew. Avionics systems introduce the following: Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR), Instrument Landing Systems (ILS), Marker Beacon, Long-Range Navigation (LORAN C), Automatic Direction Finder (ADF), Distance Measuring Equipment (DME), Area Navigation (RNAV), Global Position Systems (GPS), Very High Frequency Communication Systems (VHF Com.), Audio Control Systems, Radar Altimeters, Transponders, Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance Systems (TCAS), and Weather Radar Systems.
Prerequisites: Introduction to Aeronautics (10-402-124), DC Circuits 1 (10-660-110), DC Circuits 2 (10-660-111), DC Circuits 3 (10-620-103) and AC Circuits 1 (10-660-114)
Materials and Installation 10-402-112 3
Introduces aerospace materials, hardware and processes. Students study the proper use of hand and power tools and precision measuring equipment. Safety is emphasized. Students do hands-on activities in sheet metal layout, bending and forming and install antennas and avionics equipment. They identify and inspect finishing materials.
Prerequisite: Admission to Aircraft Electronics or Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic programs; Corequisite: College Technical Math 1 (10-804-115) or College Technical Math 1A (10-804-113).
Aircraft Electrical Power 10-402-160 3
Introduces aircraft power sources and starting systems. Students complete maintenance and troubleshooting on batteries, generators, alternators and starters. Aircraft electric motor operation and systems application are also covered.
Prerequisite: Admission to Aircraft Electronics or Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic programs; Corequisite: College Technical Math 1 (10-804-115) or College Technical Math 1A (10-804-113).
Aviation Regulations & Publications 10-402-161 2
Studies FAA and manufacturers' publications. FAA regulations for certification, maintenance and aircraft airworthiness are reviewed. Students identify FAA-approved publications and procedures to perform maintenance to an airworthy standard including aircraft record requirements.
Prerequisite: Admission to Aircraft Electronics or Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic programs; Corequisite: College Technical Math 1 (10-804-115) or College Technical Math 1A (10-804-113).
Aircraft Electrical Systems 10-402-163 3
Aircraft electrical systems and component operation will be introduced. Projects will allow students to develop skills in wiring installation, termination, repairs and inspection of systems. Maintenance of controls, switches, indicators and protective devices will be introduced to develop servicing and troubleshooting skills.
Prerequisites: Aircraft Electrical Power (10-402-160); DC Circuits 1 (10-660-110); DC Circuits 2 (10-660-111); DC Circuits 3 (10-620-103); AC Circuits 1 (10-660-114)
Maintenance Forms & Records 10-402-166 1
Students will understand the application of Federal Aviation Regulations and requirements for aircraft maintenance records. Maintenance record entry procedures and details required for various operations will be introduced. Requirements and procedures for completion of FAA forms and documentation for Major Repairs, Inspections, and Weight & Balance records will be covered. Typical industry work order, parts tagging, time controlled parts and inspection monitoring will identified.
Prerequisites: Aviation Regulations & Publications (10-402-161); Materials & Installation (10-402-112)
Technical Drawings & Diagrams 10-402-167 1
Students will read and use aircraft blueprints, draw sketches of aircraft repairs and alterations. Identify symbols and utilize schematic diagrams, graphs and charts in specific applications. Apply troubleshooting skills to systems with the use of electrical wiring diagrams.
Prerequisites: Aviation Regulations & Publications (10-402-161); Aeronautics, Introduction to (10-402-124)
Human Factors 10-402-168 1
Maintenance resource management issues are introduced. The study of airline safety, human error in maintenance, human factors fundamentals, worker safety, communication, team work, situation awareness, and performance management.
DC Circuits 3 - Aircraft/Electromechanical 10-620-103 1
Examines the theory and application of series/parallel circuits such as loaded and unloaded voltage dividers, the Wheatstone bridge, and analog ammeter and voltmeter design.
Corequisite: DC Circuits 2 (10-660-111)
DC Circuits 1 10-660-110 1
Introduces electrical safety and program procedures. The course covers Ohm's Law, power law, series circuits, and voltmeter, ammeter and ohmmeter applications. Number powers, electronic notations, circuit component recognition and diagrams, resistor power ratings, color code, Kirchhoff's voltage law and atomic structure are also included.
Corequisite: College Technical Math 1 (10-804-115) or College Technical Math 1A (10-804-113) or Industrial Maintenance Math (31-804-308)
DC Circuits 2 10-660-111 1
Covers basic parallel and series/parallel circuits and their properties. Magnetism and devices such as relays and solenoids are also presented. Laboratory activities are performed to verify the theory.
Corequisite: DC Circuits 1 (10-660-110)
AC Circuits 1 10-660-114 1
Covers AC waveforms and different voltage values including Peak, RMS, Average and Peak to Peak. The operations of inductors, capacitors, time constants and transformers are included. Laboratory activities using the oscilloscope are performed to verify the theory.
Corequisite: DC Circuits 2 (10-660-111)
Aircraft Powerplants 1 32-402-310 4
Covers aircraft powerplants dealing with the theory of internal combustion engines (reciprocating overhaul). Students will disassemble, clean, inspect and reassemble engines. The theory of operation, inspection techniques and tools, the proper use of manuals and the application of FAR's to engine overhaul and maintenance also are included.
Prerequisites: Survey of Physics (10-806-139) or College Physics 1 (10-806-143); Aircraft Instrument Systems (10-402-110); Math-Technical Basic (10-804-125) or College Tech Math 1 (10-801-115) or College Tech Math 1A (10-804-113)
Powerplant Systems 1 32-402-315 3
Covers the principles of fire protection and induction and exhaust systems including maintenance, inspection and troubleshooting of components and systems.
Prerequisites: Aeronautics, Introduction to (10-402-124); Aircraft Electrical Power (10-402-160); Aircraft Instrument Systems (10-402-110)
Powerplant Systems 2 32-402-316 2
Outlines aircraft ignition systems. Students learn about aircraft magneto, turbine ignition, high and low tension ignition systems, and the construction and functioning of the aircraft sparkplug. Appropriate FAA regulations and the use of manufacturers' manuals are stressed.
Prerequisites: Aeronautics, Introduction to (10-402-124); Aircraft Electrical Power (10-402-160); Aircraft Instrument Systems (10-402-110)
Aircraft Systems 1 32-402-322 2
Teaches students the principles of cabin atmosphere control and fuel systems. Typical systems are studied using aircraft maintenance installation and the overhaul of various components. Included is the study of vacuum, de-icing, oxygen and airframe fuel systems.
Prerequisites: Survey of Physics (10-806-139) or College Physics 1 (10-806-143); Aeronautics, Introduction to (10-402-124); Aircraft Electrical Systems (10-402-163)
Aircraft Systems 2 32-402-323 4
Focuses on aircraft hydraulic, pneumatic, and fire detection and protection systems. It also covers basic principles and system designs, the purpose and functioning of the individual units, and maintenance overhaul and testing of units and systems.
Prerequisites: Survey of Physics (10-806-139) or College Physics 1 (10-806-143); Aircraft Electrical Systems (10-402-163)
Structural Materials 32-402-326 3
Students will learn to apply basic concepts of inspection and maintenance of wood aircraft structures and fabric covering. The development and industry integration of advanced composite materials will be introduced. Extensive hands on projects with composite materials will use vacuum bag techniques with heat application in repairs of composite materials. Inspection and maintenance of aircraft plastics will be experienced.
Prerequisites: Aeronautics, Introduction to (10-402-124); Materials & Installation (10-402-112); Technical Drawings & Diagrams (10-402-167)
Maintenance and Service 32-402-327 3
Focuses on the techniques of servicing and repairing aircraft and the systematic inspection of the entire airframe, powerplant and accessories. Fundamentals of rigging flight controls and operation of rotary wing aircraft are introduced.
Prereq.: Maintenance Forms & Records (10-402-166); Aircraft Powerplants 1 (32-402-310); Aircraft Systems 1 (32-402-322); Aircraft Materials/Processes (32-402-320) OR Aircraft Inspection and Analysis (32-402-333) and Aircraft Applied Welding (32-442-317)
Aircraft Powerplant 2 2 32-402-331 4
Emphasizes the theory, repair and troubleshooting of aircraft turbine engines. Hot section inspection, ground servicing, engine run-up, inspection procedures, use of various test equipment and engine instruments are covered. Regulations and use of manufacturers' manuals are stressed.
Prerequisites: Survey of Physics (10-806-139) or College Physics 1 (10-806-143); Aircraft Instrument Systems (10-402-110); Math-Technical Basic (10-804-125) or College Tech Math 1 (10-801-115) or College Tech Math 1A (10-804-113)
Powerplant Systems 3 32-402-337 3
Examines such topics as aircraft carburetion, float, injection and turbine fuel metering, as well as the maintenance and overhaul of associated fuel system components. Appropriate FAR's and manufacturers' procedures are followed.
Prerequisites: Aircraft Powerplants 1 (32-402-310); Survey of Physics (10-806-139) or College Physics 1 (10-806-143)
Propellers 32-402-339 2
Explains the construction and operating principles of propellers and propeller systems. Federal Aviation Administration regulations and manufacturers' specifications relating to the installation, inspection and maintenance of propellers and their systems are addressed.
Prerequisite: Aeronautics, Introduction to (10-402-124)
Aircraft Inspection and Analysis 32-402-333 3
Provides an introduction to non-destructive inspection, including magnetic particle, dye penetrant, eddy current, and ultrasonic testing. Students will also apply advanced design and completion techniques for metallic structure repair. Metallurgy and heat treatment of ferrous and non-ferrous metals are also explored.
Prerequisite: Materials & Installation (10-402-112)
Aircraft Applied Welding 32-442-317 1
Introduces the processes of GMAW on steel, GTAW on stainless and aluminum, and GTAW on thin wall tubular steel structure. Oxy-gas, MIG and TIG welding, equipment safety techniques are examined. Inspection of weld samples is emphasized.
Aeronautics, Introduction to 10-402-124 3
Provides an overview of aviation including the principles of flight. This course introduces aircraft systems and performance, navigation, basic meteorological concepts, aviation safety and specific regulations. The social and environmental impacts of aviation are discussed.
Corequisite: College Technical Math 1 (10-804-115) or College Technical Math 1A (10-804-113).
Written Communication 10-801-195 3
Teaches the writing process which includes prewriting, drafting and revising. Through writing assignments, students analyze audience and purpose, research and organize ideas, and format and design documents based on subject matter and content. Class sessions and assignments involve giving oral presentations and using computers.
Prereq: ACCPL Reading >= 54 & Sentence >= 83 OR ACT (Read/Sent) >= 18 OR Program Prep OR Not pursuing a degree. Personal/prof dev students who have not taken ACCUPLACER or ACT must consult with instructor.
College Technical Math 1A 10-804-113 3
Included topics are solving linear, quadratic, and rational equations; graphing; formula rearrangement; solving systems of equations; percent; proportions; and operations on polynomials. Emphasis will be on the application of skills to technical problems. Successful completion of College Technical Math 1A and College Technical Math 1B is the equivalent of College Technical Math 1.
Prereq: ACCPL Arithmetic >= 65 OR ACT Math >= 18 OR Program Prep OR Not pursuing a degree. Personal/prof dev students who have not taken ACCUPLACER or ACT must consult with instructor at the first class.
Survey of Physics 10-806-139 3
Emphasizes understanding basic physics concepts through laboratory investigation and applications. Topics include kinematics, dynamics, work, energy, power, temperature, heat, waves, electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic waves, optics, and atomic and nuclear physics.
Prerequisite: College Technical Math 1A (10-804-113) or College Mathematics (10-804-107) or College Technical Math 1 (10-804-115) or instructor approval