* Designates General Courses for Aviation Maintenance

AERM 1203 Shop Practices
2 Hours (1-4)
An introduction to the correct use of hand tools and equipment, precision measurement, identification of aircraft hardware, and the fabrication of fluid lines and tubing. Emphasis on procedures for testing, heat treating, and inspection of aircraft structures.*

AERM 1205 Weight and Balance
2 Hours (1-2)
A study of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) required subjects relating to the weighing of aircraft, the performance of weight and balance calculations, and appropriate maintenance record entries.*

AERM 1208 Federal Aviation Regulations
2 Hours (1-2)
A course in the use and understanding of the Federal Aviation Administration and aircraft manufacturer’s publications, forms, and records; and the exercise of mechanic privileges within prescribed limitations.*

AERM 1210 Ground Operations
2 Hours (1-4)
An introductory course in fuels, servicing methods and procedures, aircraft movement, securing and operations of aircraft, external power equipment, aircraft cleaning, and corrosion control.*

AERM 1241 Wood, Fabric, and Finishes
2 Hours (1-2)
A course in the use and care of various covering materials, finishes, and wood structures including approved methods and procedures. Prerequisite: General Courses.

AERM 1243 Instruments and Navigation/Communication
2 Hours (1-2)
A study of aircraft instruments and electronic flight instrument systems including testing and installing instruments; inspecting, checking, and troubleshooting navigation and communication systems; and inspecting and repairing antennas and electronic equipment installations. Prerequisite: General Courses.

AERM 1247 Airframe Auxiliary Systems
2 Hours (1-3)
Topics address airframe auxiliary systems including the operation and repair of position and warning systems, cabin atmospheric control systems, ice and rain control systems for aircraft and engines, and fire detection and protection systems. Prerequisite: General Courses.

AERM 1251 Aircraft Turbine Engine Theory
2 Hours (1-4)
Theory, history, and servicing of turbine engines to include lubrication, instrumentation, auxiliary power units, and exhaust systems.

AERM 1253 Aircraft Welding
2 Hours (1-2)
Topics address repair procedures for steel, magnesium, brass, and aluminum materials used in aircraft assembly and selection and application of appropriate methods of welding, brazing, and soldering steel, magnesium, brass, and aluminum. Prerequisite: General Courses.

AERM 1254 Aircraft Composites
2 Hours (1-3)
A study of the inspection and repair of composite, fiberglass, honeycomb, and laminated structural materials including doors, windows, bonded structures, and interior furnishings. Prerequisite: General Courses.

AERM 1314 Basic Electricity
3 Hours (2-3)
A study of aircraft electrical systems and their requirements including the use of the ammeter, voltmeter, and ohmmeter; series and parallel circuits; inductance and capacitance; magnetism; converting alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC); controlling devices; maintenance and servicing of aircraft batteries; and reading and interpreting aircraft electrical diagrams to include solid state devices and logic functions.*

AERM 1315 Aviation Science
3 Hours (2-2)
Fundamentals of mathematics, physics, and drawing as they apply to aircraft principles and operations as required by the federal Aviation Administration for airframe and powerplant mechanics.*

AERM 1340 Aircraft Propellers
3 Hours (3-3)
Fundamentals of construction of propellers. Skill development in inspection, servicing, and repair of fixed-pitch, constant-speed, and feathering propellers and governing systems. Instruction in removal, balancing, and installation of propellers. Prerequisite: General Courses.

AERM 1345 Airframe Electrical Systems
3 Hours (2-3)
A study of airframe electrical systems including installation, removal, disassembly, and repair of electrical components and related wiring. Prerequisite: General Courses.

AERM 1349 Hydraulic, Pneumatic, and Fuel Systems
3 Hours (2-4)
Skill development in inspecting, servicing, and maintaining aircraft fluid systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, and fuel. Application of basic concepts through detailed maintenance procedures. Prerequisite: General Courses.

AERM 1350 Landing Gear Systems
3 Hours (2-3)
Inspection, servicing, overhaul, and repair of fixed and retractable landing gear systems. In-depth coverage of systems, components, and operation. Prerequisite: General Courses.

AERM 1352 Aircraft Sheet Metal
3 Hours (1-8)
A course in inspection and repair of sheet metal structures including forming, layout, and bending of sheet metal and identification, selection, and installation of rivets and fasteners. Prerequisite: General Courses.

AERM 1357 Fuel Metering and Induction Systems
3 Hours (2-4)
A study of fuel metering and induction systems used on reciprocating and turbine engines including fuel metering systems, carburetors, induction systems, heat exchangers, and cooling systems. Prerequisite: General Courses.

AERM 1444 Aircraft Reciprocation Engines
4 Hours (3-2)
A study of reciprocating engines and their development, operating principles, and theory. Instruction in engine instruments, lubricating, and exhaust systems.

AERM 1456 Aircraft Powerplant Electrical
4 Hours (3-4)
Theory, operation, and maintenance of powerplants including electrical, ignition, starting, and fire protection systems. Prerequisite: General Courses.

AERM 2231 Airframe Inspection
2 Hours (1-2)
A study of the materials and procedures for completing a One Hundred Hour Inspection as per Federal Aviation Regulations and manufacturers’ service information.

AERM 2233 Assembly and Rigging
2 Hours (1-2)
An advanced course in assembly and rigging of fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. Prerequisite: General Courses.

AERM 2351 Aircraft Turbine Engine Overhaul
3 Hours (2-4)
Topics address inspection, disassembly, reassembly, and replacement of gas turbine engines, sections, and components and operational troubleshooting and analysis. Prerequisite: General Courses.

AERM 2352 Aircraft Powerplant Inspection
3 Hours (2-2)
In-depth coverage of methods and procedures for completing airworthiness and conformity inspections on aircraft powerplants. Capstone course. Prerequisite: General Courses.

AERM 2447 Aircraft Reciprocating Engine Overhaul
4 Hours (2-8)
A study of reciprocating engine overhaul including measurement and inspection procedures. Instruction in removal and installation, checks, servicing, and repair of engines. Prerequisite: General Courses.