AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY

ARCFT 115 — Introduction to General Aircraft Maintenance (1-5 cr)

This course introduces students to the basic concepts of airframe and powerplant mechanics including the use of tools and equipment, basic mechanics techniques, materials, and processes. FAA regulations, weight and balance control, basic electrical systems and instrumentation are emphasized. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 116. (SCC)

ARCFT 116 — Introduction to General Aircraft Maintenance Shop (1-4 cr)

Students learn practical applications to basic aerodynamics and the use of tools and equipment. Basic mechanics techniques, materials and processes are emphasized. FAA regulations, weight and balance control, basic electrical systems, and instrumentation are covered. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 115. (SCC)

ARCFT 117 — General Aircraft Maintenance (1-5 cr)

Students learn advanced concepts of ARCFT 115 including the use of tools and equipment, basic mechanics techniques, materials and processes. FAA regulations, weight and balance control, basic electrical systems, and instrumentation are emphasized. Prerequisite: ARCFT 115. (SCC)

ARCFT 118 — General Aircraft Maintenance Shop (1-4 cr)

Students learn advanced applications to aerodynamics and the use of tools and equipment. Advanced mechanics techniques, materials and processes are emphasized. FAA regulations, weight and balance control, electrical systems, and instrumentation applications are offered. Prerequisite: ARCFT 116 and concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 117. (SCC)

ARCFT 119 — Advanced General Aircraft Maintenance (1-5 cr)

Students are introduced to advanced concepts offered in ARCFT 117. The use of tools and equipment, basic mechanics techniques, materials, and processes are emphasized. A review of FAA regulations, weight and balance control, advanced electrical systems, and instrumentation concepts are presented. Prerequisite: ARCFT 117 and concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 120. (SCC)

ARCFT 120 — Advanced General Aircraft Maintenance Shop (1-4 cr)

Students apply advanced knowledge of aerodynamics and use of tools and equipment. Advanced mechanics techniques, materials and processes are emphasized. A review of FAA regulations, weight and balance control, electrical systems, and instrumentation applications are offered. Prerequisite: ARCFT 118 and concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 119. (SCC)

ARCFT 135 — Basic Airframe Maintenance (1-5 cr)

This course introduces students to basic aerodynamics, woodworking, aircraft fabric finishing, and aircraft sheet metal and welding. Prerequisite: ARCFT 119 and concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 136. (SCC)

ARCFT 136 — Basic Airframe Maintenance Shop (1-5 cr)

Students apply their skills in woodworking, aircraft fabric and finishing, and aircraft sheet metal and welding. Prerequisite: ARCFT 120 and concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 135. (SCC)

ARCFT 137 — Airframe Structures (1-5 cr)

This course presents concepts in aircraft sheet metal, aircraft assembly and disassembly, and rigging. Prerequisite: ARCFT 135 and concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 138. (SCC)

ARCFT 138 — Airframe Structures Shop (1-5 cr)

Students apply their knowledge in aircraft sheet metal, aircraft assembly and disassembly, controls and control surfaces, and rigging. Prerequisite: ARCFT 136 and concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 137. (SCC)

ARCFT 139 — Airframe Systems (1-5 cr)

Students are introduced to aircraft airframe 100-hour and annual inspections, aircraft landing gear systems, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Prerequisite: ARCFT 137 and concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 140. (SCC)

ARCFT 140 — Airframe Systems Shop (1-5 cr)

Students prepare for aircraft airframe 100-hour and annual inspections, aircraft landing gear systems, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Prerequisite: ARCFT 138 and concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 139. (SCC)

ARCFT 235 — Advanced Airframe Systems (1-5 cr)

Students learn various types of aircraft systems including instrument and electrical, navigation and communication, and position and warning classifications. Prerequisite: ARCFT 139 and concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 236. (SCC)

ARCFT 236 — Advanced Airframe Systems Shop (1-5 cr)

This course emphasizes the applications of various aircraft systems including instrument and electrical, navigation and communication, and position and warning systems. Prerequisite: ARCFT 140 and concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 235. (SCC)

ARCFT 237 — Integrated Airframe Powerplant Maintenance (1-5 cr)

This course includes theory and practice of integrated aircraft inspections, ice and rain control systems, and fire protection systems. Prerequisite: ARCFT 235 and concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 238. (SCC)

ARCFT 238 — Integrated Airframe Powerplant Maintenance Shop (1-5 cr)

Students apply their skills in the practice of integrated aircraft inspections, ice and rain control systems, and fire protection systems. Prerequisite: ARCFT 236 and concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 237. (SCC)

ARCFT 245 — Aircraft Engines I (1-5 cr)

This course addresses theoretical and practical instruction in aircraft engine theory as well as maintenance and inspection. Prerequisite: ARCFT 119 and concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 246. (SCC)

ARCFT 246 — Aircraft Engines Shop I (1-5 cr)

Students apply the theories learned in ARCFT 245 with shop practice in theoretical and practical maintenance as well as servicing and inspecting aircraft engines. Prerequisite: ARCFT 120 and concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 245. (SCC)

ARCFT 247 — Aircraft Engines II (1-5 cr)

This course addresses theoretical and practical instruction in aircraft engine overhauls, maintenance, operation and inspections. Prerequisite: ARCFT 245 and concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 248. (SCC)

ARCFT 248 — Aircraft Engines Shop II (1-5 cr)

Students apply the theories learned in ARCFT 247 with shop practice in practical maintenance as well as servicing and inspecting aircraft engine overhauls, maintenance, operation and inspections. Prerequisite: ARCFT 246 and concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 247. (SCC)

ARCFT 255 — Powerplant Systems and Components I (1-5 cr)

This course offers practical and theoretical instruction in auxiliary powerplants; unducted fans; engine fire protection systems; lubrication systems; fuel and fuel metering systems; and engine electrical, ignition and starting systems. Prerequisite: ARCFT 247 and concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 256. (SCC)

ARCFT 256 — Powerplant Systems and Components I Shop (1-5 cr)

This course offers practical shop experience in powerplant systems including auxiliary powerplants; and fire, lubrication, fuel and electrical systems. Prerequisite: ARCFT 248 and concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 255. (SCC)

ARCFT 257 — Powerplant Systems and Components II (1-5 cr)

This course offers theory on propellers as well as powerplant airflow and cooling exhaust systems. Prerequisite: ARCFT 255 and concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 258. (SCC)

ARCFT 258 — Powerplant Systems and Components II Shop (1-5 cr)

This course offers practical shop experience in propeller maintenance as well as powerplant cooling and exhaust systems. Prerequisite: ARCFT 256 and concurrent enrollment in ARCFT 257. (SCC)

ARCFT 266 — Cooperative Education Seminar (1-2 cr)

For course description, see Cooperative Education. (SCC)

ARCFT 267 — Cooperative Education Work Experience (1-18 cr)