Aviation Technologies Course Catalog

FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificates (A & P Rating)

Math 108 or 125, or equivalent required.

AVT 101-3 Applied Science. Students will be able to understand and demonstrate the application of physical laws including pressure, force, motion, mechanical advantage, heat and sound. The student will interpret blueprints and schematic diagrams and be able to perform basic mechanical drawing using drawing instruments to accomplish orthographic projections, sections and dimensioning of working drawings. Hydraulic tubes, hoses and fittings will be studied. Course fee: $40.

AVT 110-5 Aircraft Structures. Students will be able to identify and select materials employed in aircraft construction. Using appropriate FAR’s, they will demonstrate competence in repair of honeycomb, fiberglass, welded, wood, or fabric aircraft members. The student will inspect aircraft members for defects and, if necessary, inspect completed repairs for airworthy condition. Course fee: $55.

AVT 111-4 Materials Processing. Students will be able to identify, select, and inspect aircraft hardware and materials. They will be able to select and apply appropriate cleaning materials and to implement corrosion controls. They will become proficient in the use of precision measurement equipment and related inspection tools. Course fee: $35.

AVT 112-5 Aircraft Electricity. Students will have basic knowledge of electricity generation, AC and DC circuitries, and controls. They will be able to solve problems associated with electrical measurement (AC and DC), circuit interpretations and inspection, aircraft electrical load analysis, circuit malfunctions, circuit or component servicing, and basic aircraft electronics. Course fee: $25. Prerequisite: AVT 101; Math 108 or 125.

AVT 113-3 Federal Aviation Regulations. Students will be able to select and use FAA technical and legal publications in order to perform the duties of an aircraft technician. Course fee: $65.

AVT 114-3 Aircraft Weight and Balance. Students will fully understand and solve problems of aircraft weight and balance. They will be able to perform weighing, computation of Center of Gravity (C.G.), and establishing of equipment list. Course fee: $30. Prerequisite: AVT 101, 113; MATH 108 or 125.

AVT 116-3 Aircraft Instruments. Students will have a knowledge of operation, installation, marking, and interpretation of synchro and servo systems, aircraft and powerplant instruments. They will be able to install, adjust, and calibrate these instruments in accordance with FAA and manufacturers’ recommendations. Course fee: $30. Prerequisite: AVT 101.

AVT 199-1 to 10 Individual Study. Provides students with the opportunity to develop a special program of study to fit a particular need not met by other offerings. Enrollment provides access to the resources and facilities of the entire institution. Each student will work under the supervision of a sponsoring staff member.

AVT 203-3 Aircraft Aerodynamics. Students will have a knowledge of flight theory and factors affecting aircraft in flight. They will explain and compare aircraft design features in subsonic, transonic, and supersonic aircraft. They will be able to assemble and rig various aircraft control systems, analyzing and correcting faulty flight characteristics. Course fee: $25.

AVT 204-4 Hydraulics (Aircraft). Students will have a knowledge of fluid theory and applied physics which relates to aircraft hydraulics. They will know the theory of operation, maintenance requirements, and adjustments of various hydraulic components and systems. They will be able to test, inspect, troubleshoot, and service hydraulic systems in accordance with technical specifications. Course fee: $35. Prerequisite: AVT 101; MATH 108 or 125.

AVT 206-4 Metals Processing. Students will be able to make appropriate sheet metal repairs using correct repair procedures, tools, and materials. They will be required to demonstrate correct use of and interpretation of structural repair diagrams and correct interpretation of charts and tables from AC 43.13-1B pertaining to materials and methods. Course fee: $50. Prerequisite: AVT 101, 111, 113; MATH 108 or 125.

AVT 210-5 Aircraft Electrical Systems. Students will have knowledge of the operation, repair, inspection, and service of small and large aircraft electrical systems, using schematic diagrams and training panels. Course fee: $20. Prerequisite: AVT 112; MATH 108 or 125.

AVT 211-5 Reciprocating Powerplant. Students will have a knowledge of construction, operation, and timing mechanisms associated with aircraft reciprocating powerplants. They will be able to disassemble, clean, measure, inspect, and reassemble a powerplant to airworthy condition in accordance with appropriate FAA and manufacturers’ regulations and practices. Course fee: $60. Prerequisite: AVT 101, 111, 113; MATH 108 or 125.

AVT 212-5 Carburetion, Lubrication, and Fuel. Students will be able to demonstrate their competence in identifying fuels, oils, and related system components including carburetors, understanding the operating principles of each. They will be able to inspect, adjust, troubleshoot, and overhaul these components according to manufacturers’ and federal regulations. Course fee: $40. Prerequisite: AVT 101, 111, 113; MATH 108 or 125.

AVT 213-5 Ignition Systems. Successful students should have a knowledge of the operation, repair, inspection, and service of reciprocating and jet powerplant ignition systems and reciprocating starting systems. They will be able to time, overhaul, and troubleshoot the various components of each system. Course fee: $40. Prerequisite: AVT 111, 112.

AVT 214-3 Propellers. Students will have a knowledge of the physical laws and design characteristics governing propeller operation. They will be able to identify components, troubleshoot, and adjust fixed and variable pitch propellers. They will maintain fixed pitch propellers, and governor systems for variable pitch propellers in accordance with FAA and manufacturers’ standards. Course fee: $35. Prerequisite: AVT 101, 111, 203.

AVT 305-5 Cabin Environment and Jet Transport Systems. Students will understand the operation of and be able to identify the components of flight controls, landing gear, fuel, anti-icing, fire detection, and environmental systems of current jet transport aircraft. They will have knowledge of procedures for aircraft ground handling, APU operation, and system servicing. Course fee: $50. Prerequisite: AVT 203, 210, 212, 213.

AVT 315-5 Powerplant Testing. Students will have an understanding of the correct procedures and precautions to be observed during engine installation, ground operation, and fuel and oil servicing. They will be required to inspect and troubleshoot reciprocating and jet engines for airworthy condition and interpret engine instrument readings to diagnose engine malfunctions. Course fee: $60. Prerequisite: AVT 210, 211, 212, 213.

AVT 316-5 Jet Propulsion Powerplant. Students will be able to apply and understand physics laws related to jet engines; identify and understand the operation of jet engines and their components; inspect, check, repair, troubleshoot, and adjust jet engines and accessories; analyze engine performance and interpret operational charts, graphs, and tables. Course fee: $55. Prerequisite: AVT 111, 203, 212.

AVT 340-6 Aircraft Inspection. Students will be able to perform an annual inspection of an aircraft. They will demonstrate knowledge of FARs, ADs classifying repairs, and specific service problems. They will also complete the required maintenance forms, records, and reports. Students also will learn the effects of human factors in aircraft maintenance. Course fee: $50. Prerequisite: AVT 110, 112, 114, 116, 203.

AVT 345-6 Powerplant Inspection. Students will be able to perform periodic inspection of powerplants. They will demonstrate their knowledge of FAR and application of FAA AD’s, Service Bulletins, and proper use of inspection equipment. They will use knowledge learned in the powerplant curriculum to perform malfunction analysis of powerplant and related systems. Live equipment is used on a return-to-service basis. Course fee: $50. Prerequisite: AVT 214, 315, 316.

Aircraft Maintenance Specialization

University Core Requirements (41 hours)

Specialization Core Requirements (6 hours)

AVT 317-3 Introduction to Aviation Electronics. An introduction to electron devices used in analog and digital electronics equipment. Device operation analyzed from theoretical perspective and applied to circuits for power supplies, amplifiers, control devices, and communication data bussing. Course is writing intensive and reflects the College’s Communication-Across-the-Curriculum initiative. Course fee: $40. Prerequisite: AVT 112, ENGL 101.

AVT 318-3 Aviation Electronics Control Systems. Coursework is based upon theory and application of analog and digital control systems. Topics include transducers, control input devices, instrument panel displays and feedback sensor circuits. Data recording and monitoring systems will also be presented. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours. Course fee: $30. Prerequisite: AVT 317.


Specialization Requirements (15 hours)

AVT 324-3 Aviation Electronics Flight Line Maintenance. Students will learn flight line preventive maintenance techniques and will troubleshoot the systems to the faulty line-replaceable-unit (LRU). The student will evaluate system performance as directed by the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), as well as equipment manufacturers’ specifications. Prerequisite: AVT 112, 210; approved math course.

AVT 325-3 Flight Line Maintenance Laboratory. Students will perform selected operational tasks on aircraft systems or simulators, and will perform flight line preventive maintenance tasks and troubleshoot selected aircraft electronic systems. The student will demonstrate the ability to apply ramp-test criteria to selected systems to determine if tested systems meet prescribed standards. Course fee: $35. Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in AVT 324.

AVT 405-3 Flight Management Systems. Using industry type computer instruction and flight simulation trainers, students will develop knowledge of the operation and management of autopilots, auto throttles, inertial reference systems, electronic instrument systems, and flight management computers on advanced technology aircraft. Not for graduate credit. Course Fee: $35. Prerequisite: AVT 305; or AF 207a,b.

AVT 410-3 Advanced Composites. Topics include the theory and application of advanced composite materials used in modern aircraft structures and engine components. Students will evaluate structures and implement various methods of repair and maintenance using both cold and heated application methods. Not for graduate credit. Course fee: $60. Prerequisite: AVT 110.

AVT 416-3 Advanced Propulsion Systems. A study of advanced turbine powerplants and their control systems. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the operation and construction of integrated composite engines and analyze digital control systems. Topics include the interfacing of powerplant controls and monitoring systems, aircraft electronic data bussing and indicating displays. Not for graduate credit. Course fee: $25.


Specialization Electives (18 hours)

Advisor approved electives to reflect students career interest and goals. May be any combination of coursework to include AVT, AVM,or TRM.


Technical Career Electives (40 hours)

Aviation Electronics Specialization (Avionics)

University Core Curriculum Requirements (41 hours)

Specialization Core Requirements (6 hours)

AVT 317-3 Introduction to Aviation Electronics. An introduction to electron devices used in analog and digital electronics equipment. Device operation analyzed from theoretical perspective and applied to circuits for power supplies, amplifiers, control devices, and communication data bussing. Course is writing intensive and reflects the College’s Communication-Across-the-Curriculum initiative. Course fee: $40. Prerequisite: AVT 112, ENGL 101.

AVT 318-3 Aviation Electronics Control Systems. Coursework is based upon theory and application of analog and digital control systems. Topics include transducers, control input devices, instrument panel displays and feedback sensor circuits. Data recording and monitoring systems will also be presented. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours. Course fee: $30. Prerequisite: AVT 317.


Specialization Requirements (29 hours)

AVT 321-3 Radio Theory and Practice. Students will have knowledge of Advanced Radio Theory and Practice including Federal Communications Commission requirements for aircraft station licenses, aeronautical ground stations, and radio telephone operator’s privileges and limitations. Prerequisite: AVT 317, 318.

AVT 324-3 Aviation Electronics Flight Line Maintenance. Students will learn flight line preventive maintenance techniques and will troubleshoot the systems to the faulty line-replaceable-unit (LRU). The student will evaluate system performance as directed by the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), as well as equipment manufacturers’ specifications. Prerequisite: AVT 112, 210; approved math course.

AVT 325-3 Flight Line Maintenance Laboratory. Students will perform selected operational tasks on aircraft systems or simulators, and will perform flight line preventive maintenance tasks and troubleshoot selected aircraft electronic systems. The student will demonstrate the ability to apply ramp-test criteria to selected systems to determine if tested systems meet prescribed standards. Course fee: $35. Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in AVT 324.

AVT 327-4 Aircraft Communication, Navigation and Pulse Systems. This course will introduce the student to the theory of operation of communication transceivers, navigation receivers, the Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System (ATCRBS) and Distance Measuring Equipment (DME). Student will be introduced to performance testing and trouble analysis techniques using test equipment. Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours. Course fee: $25. Prerequisite: AVT 317 and 318.

AVT 405-3 Flight Management Systems. Using industry type computer instruction and flight simulation trainers, students will develop knowledge of the operation and management of autopilots, auto throttles, inertial reference systems, electronic instrument systems, and flight management computers on advanced technology aircraft. Not for graduate credit. Course Fee: $35. Prerequisite: AVT 305; or AF 207a,b.

AVT 422-3 Aviation Radar Systems. Introduces the student to applications of airborne radar equipment, including weather detection and tracking. The student will gain an understanding of installation techniques, system performance specifications, operational analysis and troubleshooting. Not for graduate credit. Course fee: $35. Prerequisite: AVT 317 and 318.

AVT 430-3 Advanced Aviation Electronics. This course will enable the student to develop advanced technical skills in aircraft communication, navigation, and pulse systems. Applications will include diagnosing and analyzing state-of-the-art equipment and systems from an operational and fault isolation perspective. Coursework will include applications of emerging technologies in aviation electronics. Not for graduate credit. Course fee: $25. Prerequisite: AVT 327.

AVT 460-3 Digital Data Bussing and Electronic Flight. This course will introduce the student to digital microcontroller and microprocessor concepts and circuits; various digital information data bus systems and electronically generated displays; data bus protocols, controllers, exchange formats and software used in typical aircraft electronic systems; display formats used in EFIS indicators. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: AVT 318.

AVT 465-4 Digital Data Bussing and Electronic Flight Laboratory. This course will enable the student to develop technical skills with the topics studied in 460. The student will construct fundamental digital circuits for analysis and demonstrate the ability to encode and decode information on standard aircraft data busses. The student will evaluate, test, and troubleshoot software routines for digital information transfer. Not for graduate credit. Course fee: $30. Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in 460.


Specialization Electives (6 hours)

Advisor approved electives to reflect students career interest and goals. May be any combination of coursework to include AVT, AVM,or TRM.


Technical or Career Electives (40 hours)

Helicopter Specialization

University Core Curriculum Requirements (41hours)

Specialization Core Requirements (6 hours)

AVT 317-3 Introduction to Aviation Electronics. An introduction to electron devices used in analog and digital electronics equipment. Device operation analyzed from theoretical perspective and applied to circuits for power supplies, amplifiers, control devices, and communication data bussing. Course is writing intensive and reflects the College’s Communication-Across-the-Curriculum initiative. Course fee: $40. Prerequisite: AVT 112, ENGL 101.

AVT 318-3 Aviation Electronics Control Systems. Coursework is based upon theory and application of analog and digital control systems. Topics include transducers, control input devices, instrument panel displays and feedback sensor circuits. Data recording and monitoring systems will also be presented. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours. Course fee: $30. Prerequisite: AVT 317.


Specialization Requirements (18 hours)

AVT 301-3 Helicopter Theory and General Maintenance Practice. The student will have an in-depth knowledge of rotary wing aerodynamics, main and tail rotor systems, rotor blades, primary and secondary controls, and general maintenance practices to include inspection and nondestructive testing. Lecture three hours. Prerequisite: FAA certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings.

AVT 302-6 Helicopter General Maintenance Laboratory. The student will perform general maintenance on rotary wing main rotor systems, tail rotor systems, flight and powerplant control systems to include malfunction analysis, tracking, static and dynamic balancing, rigging, and repair. Course fee: $40. Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in AVT 301.

AVT 304-3 Helicopter Power Train and Inspection. The student will have in-depth knowledge of the operation, function, and inspection of all rotational components of a rotary wing aircraft to include transmission, gear boxes, drive trains, and drive shafts. Prerequisite: AVT 301.

AVT 306-6 Helicopter Power Train Laboratory. The student will perform all functions of overhaul concerned with rotary wing transmissions, gear boxes, and drive trains. The student will demonstrate skill in disassembly, inspection, discrepancy analyzation, reassembly, and non-destructive testing. Course fee: $40. Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in AVT 304.


Specialization Electives (18 hours)

Advisor approved electives to reflect students career interest and goals. May be any combination of coursework to include AVT, AVM,or TRM.


Technical or Career Electives (40 hours)

Aircraft Product Support Minor

18 hours

AVM 301-3 Aviation Management Writing and Communication. This course is a study of the writing and communication skills used by managers in the aviation industry. Foundations of technical writing style and documentation are followed by descriptions of specific aviation-related technical writing applications such as correspondence, grants, manuals, progress reports and promotional materials. Specialized skills such as conflict resolution, technical presentations and electronic communication complete the course. (OR) AVM 376-3 Aviation Maintenance Management. To familiarize the student with the functions and responsibilities of the aviation maintenance manager. Maintenance management at the fixed base operator, commuter/regional airline, and national air carrier levels will be studied. Aviation maintenance management problems areas will be reviewed using the case study method.

AVM 461-3 Aviation Product Support Management. This course will acquaint students with concepts and techniques used in analysis and development of an aviation product support program. Concepts discussed in this course will provide a basic understanding of complexities and issues associated with design of a fully integrated aviation product support program. Design considerations, integration of product support into the total product design, support planning and post-delivery support will be covered. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: 376.

AVT 370-3 Reliability, Maintainability, and Fault Prediction and Analysis. Students will develop an understanding of the concepts of reliability, maintainability and failure modes to a level which facilitates fault prediction and the analysis of logistical systems. The topics of logic symbols, fault tree analysis, statistical analysis, fault criticality and engineering for reliability and maintainability will be presented as these relate to the maintenance and logistical management of aerospace hardware. Prerequisite: Math 108 or approved substitute.

AVT 380-3 Aerospace Supply Chain Logistics. This course is a study of the logistics of efficiently scheduling, producing, transporting, storing, and supplying components and hardware in the context of the aerospace industry. Students will learn to improve efficiencies in supply chain logistics as correlated with advancements in management information system technology in order to facilitate the delivery of the desired goods and services to the correct location at the proper time.

AVT 390-3 Management Information Systems for Aerospace Applications. Provides an understanding of various types of Management Information Systems (MIS) currently used in Aerospace Support, focusing on the planning, implementation, and evaluation of these. Through this course, the student will become familiar with MIS applications relevant to aerospace product support activities, learn to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of various systems designs, develop problem solving and critical thinking skills as apposite to logistics applications, and acquire knowledge of basic database management, design, and security. Course fee: $20. Prerequisite: AVT 370, 380 or concurrent enrollment, and IMS 229 or equivalent computer literacy

Plus one additional approved course from either Aviation Management or Aviation Technologies degree programs.

Aviation Technologies students must complete Aviation Management 376 in their major.