AMT 121 - Aviation Powerplant Systems Technology

    Recent Professors
    Paul Agaliotis
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Spring 2025, Spring 2024
    Class Size
    25 students
    Credits
    14
    Prerequisite
    Successful completion of AMT 100 and 101. Basic hand tools required. Details at the first class meeting
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is part of the curriculum required by the Federal Aviation Administration to obtain certification as an aircraft powerplant maintenance technician. This certificate allows the rated technician to perform maintenance, preventive maintenance repairs and alterations to USA FAA certified aircraft powerplants. This section covers theory of operation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting procedures of powerplant systems and their relationship to the total powerplant installation package. To include lubrication, electrical systems, instrument systems, fuel metering, fire protection, starting systems, powerplant control systems, and the aerodynamics, theory and maintenance of propellers and their control systems. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of AMT 100 and 101. Basic hand tools required. Details at the first class meeting.
    Usually Held
    Tue Wed Thu Fri 10:15am–12:00pm, Tue Wed Thu Fri 12:30pm–1:50pm, Tue Wed Thu Fri 8:00am–10:05am