LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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CURRICULUM GUIDE |
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Powerplant Maintenance Tech |
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Associate in Applied Science Degree |
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Curriculum Code: 0745 (Effective Fall 2004 - Summer 2009) |
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Powerplant Maintenance Technicians maintain aircraft in
accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations. Technicians
perform inspections, repairs and alterations to aircraft
powerplants, propellers and their related systems. In addition,
they troubleshoot the operation of induction, cooling, exhaust,
fuel metering, ignition, electrical, starting, lubrication
propeller and other associated systems. Powerplant maintenance
technicians are employed throughout the world maintaining
aircraft for major air carriers, commuter airlines, air freight
operators, corporate flight departments, fixed base operators
and a variety of other specialized aviation businesses. Not
all courses in this program transfer to all colleges.
Students planning to transfer should see an academic advisor or
counselor before enrolling in any course. |
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PREREQUISITES
Students should see Course Descriptions or Course
Offerings for course prerequisite information. See the
Assessment and Placement Testing section for skills
assessment and advising information. |
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INFORMATION
Contact the Aviation Program at the LCC Aviation Center,
telephone number (517) 483-1406. |
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REQUIREMENTS |
TOTAL:
59
CREDITS |
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CREDIT HOURS |
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AVAF 212 |
Aircraft Electrical II |
4 |
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AVGM 111 |
Aviation General I |
4 |
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AVGM 112 |
Aviation General II |
6 |
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AVGM 113 |
Aviation General III |
4 |
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AVGM 114 |
Material and Processes |
5 |
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AVPP 241 |
Reciprocating Engine |
8 |
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AVPP 251 |
Reciprocating Engine Systems |
2 |
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AVPP 253 |
Reciprocating Ignition Systems |
5 |
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AVPP 255 |
Reciprocating Induction System |
4 |
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AVPP 257 |
Aircraft Propeller Systems |
4 |
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AVPP 259 |
Turbine Engine I |
4 |
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AVPP 261 |
Turbine Engine II |
4 |
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AVPP 263 |
Turbine Engine Systems |
2 |
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AVPP 265 |
Powerplant Instruments |
2 |
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AVPP 267 |
National Powerplant Cert Proc |
1 |
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LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS |
TOTAL: 16-20 CREDITS |
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Complete the indicated number of credits from EACH
CHOICE listed below. |
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CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas |
16-20 Credits |
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(See General Education Core Requirements for information
on how to fulfill these requirements. Core area proficiency
exams, where appropriate, are available for each core area.) |
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Communication Core Area |
3 |
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Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area |
3-4 |
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Mathematics Core Area |
3-4 |
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Science Core Area |
4-5 |
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Writing Core Area |
3-4 |
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MINIMUM TOTAL |
75 |
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NOTES: |
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In
accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation part 147, completing
the aforementioned curriculum does not constitute approval to
take the Federal Aviation Administration Airframe or Powerplant
Mechanic written, oral, and practical license exams. The FAA
approved training director must review individual student
enrollment, course records, and certification course testing
results before considering each student for certification
approval. Students are required to meet Federal Aviation
Regulations Part 147 training requirements to be eligible for
certification. Students will be required to complete each
certification course with a minimum grade of 71 percent and pass
pre-tests for General and Powerplant with a minimum grade of 80
percent to be considered for the Federal Aviation Administration
written tests. To obtain FAA certification approval, students
will be required to complete additional coursework. |
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Students must complete each course with a minimum grade of 71
percent to receive the Lansing Community College certificate of
achievement. |
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SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE |
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Students should see course descriptions to find out when
departments plan to offer courses. Students who for any reason
are unable to follow the course sequence suggested below (for
example, those who are part-time, have transferred in courses
from another school, or have prerequisites to fulfill) should
contact an academic advisor or counselor for help with
adjustments. |
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AVGM 111 |
AVAF 212 |
AVPP 253 |
AVPP 261 |
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AVGM 112 |
AVPP 241 |
AVPP 255 |
AVPP 263 |
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AVGM 113 |
AVPP 251 |
AVPP 257 |
AVPP 265 |
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AVGM 114 |
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AVPP 259 |
AVPP 267 |
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