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Graduates are provided certification
granting eligibility for either the Federal Aviation Administration's Airframe,
Powerplant, or the combined Airframe and Powerplant ratings. Other training is
offered for those already holding FAA certification who seek additional ratings
such as inspection authorization, and renewals and recurrent training to retain
existing FAA ratings. TSA also offers test preparation and refresher training to
individuals prior to taking the Federal examinations.
Airframe and Powerplant Curriculum:
Our curriculum provides maximum flexibility for the student
seeking certification for the FAA ratings. Students may work toward the
powerplant certificate, the airframe certificate, or both. The general subjects
are required prerequisites for any combination of certification. In all
curriculum areas, the training given at the school exceeds the minimum
requirements of the federal regulations. Training is a combination of classroom
and shop work. The student is first instructed in the theory of the subject in
the classroom and then applies the theory in an actual shop environment using
real aircraft components and systems.
General:
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In the general subjects portion of the curriculum
the student is taught the basic information needed to be successful in the
airframe and powerplant segments. The subjects of the general segment include:
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The ground operation and servicing of
aircraft
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Corrosion control
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Aviation and aircraft materials and processes
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Fluid lines and fittings
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Maintenance forms and aircraft records
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Basic electricity
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Aircraft weight and balance
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Mathematics and physics related to aircraft
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Maintenance publications for aircraft
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Aircraft drawings
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Airframe:
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In the airframe segment the student receives instruction in
aircraft structures of all types:
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Fuel systems
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Fire protection systems
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Ice and rain control systems
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Landing gear
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Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
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Cabin pressurization and atmospheric controls
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Aircraft sheet metal
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Welding
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Instrumentation
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Electrical systems
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Aircraft assembly and rigging
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Communication and navigation systems
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Position and warning systems
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Airframe inspections.
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In this segment the student will ground operate a live
aircraft under guidance.
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Powerplant:
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The powerplant segment focuses on the theory of aircraft
engines. In a shop environment the student learns about :
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Overhauling aircraft piston engines and performs an
overhaul
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Jet engines
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Propellers and un-ducted fans
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Engine cooling systems and fuel systems
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Performing engine inspections
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The mechanics of engine lubrication systems
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Engine electrical systems
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Turbocharging and supercharging
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Engine tear down and assembly
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Auxiliary power units
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Engine instrumentation systems
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Engine fuel systems such as carburetors
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Fuel injection and jet engine fuel controls
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The student also receives instruction in
non-destructive testing procedures used in aircraft component rebuilding and
certification
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In this segment, students also start and test run
aircraft piston and jet engines in engine test cells located on the school
grounds.
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