Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Aviation Powerplant Mechanics
Career Cluster:	Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

CCC	
CIP Number	0649010410	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC)	
Program Length	24 credit hours	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	Please see the CIP to SOC Crosswalk located at the link below.	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose

This certificate program is part of the Aviation Maintenance Management AS degree program (1649010401).

A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS or AAS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment (Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.).

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics career cluster.

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment or advanced training in the commercial and general aviation industry.  Instruction is designed to prepare students for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) license examinations for Powerplant ratings.  Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 147 identifies minimum requirements for AMT schools.  Any changes to the FAA-approved course content must be approved in advance.  This program prepares students for employment as an Aviation Maintenance General Technician, and an Aviation Powerplant Maintenance Technician.

The content includes but is not limited to the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 65 pertaining to eligibility for a mechanic certificate and rating(s).  Instruction is designed to qualify students for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) examinations for aviation maintenance powerplant technician certification as prescribed by FAR 147.  The program content should also include training in communication, management leadership, human relations, supervisory and employability skills; and safe, efficient work practices.

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Perform basic reciprocating engine skills.
02.0	Perform basic turbine engine skills.
03.0	Perform engine inspection.
04.0	Maintain engine instrument systems.
05.0	Maintain engine fire protection systems.
06.0	Maintain engine electrical systems.
07.0	Maintain lubrication systems.
08.0	Maintain ignition systems.
09.0	Maintain fuel metering systems.
10.0	Maintain engine fuel systems.
11.0	Maintain induction and engine airflow systems.
12.0	Maintain engine cooling systems.
13.0	Maintain engine exhaust systems.
14.0	Maintain aircraft propellers.
15.0	Maintain unducted fans.
16.0	Maintain auxiliary power units.
17.0	Demonstrate employability skills for an Aviation Maintenance Powerplant Technician (AMT) with an FAA Powerplant rating.
18.0	Demonstrate the human relations skills necessary for success in supervision.
19.0	Demonstrate knowledge of skills and attitudes the supervisor needs for effective performance.
20.0	Demonstrate a practical approach to job management.
21.0	Demonstrate appropriate communication skills.
22.0	Demonstrate employability skills.
23.0	Demonstrate an understanding of computer skills.

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Aviation Powerplant Mechanics
CIP Numbers:	0649010410
Program Length:	24 credit hours

This certificate program is part of the Aviation Maintenance Management AS degree program (1649010401).  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	FAA FAR Part 147	
01.0	Perform basic reciprocating engine skills.  The student will be able to:		
01.01	Inspect and repair a radial engine.	App. D, I, A, 1. Level 1	
01.02	Overhaul reciprocating engine.	App. D, I, A, 2. Level 2	
01.03	Inspect, check, service, and repair reciprocating engines and engine installations.	App. D, I, A, 3. Level 3	
01.04	Install, troubleshoot, and remove reciprocating engines.	App. D, I, A, 4. Level 3	
02.0	Perform basic turbine engine skills.  The student will be able to:		
02.01	Overhaul turbine engine.	App. D, I, B, 5. Level 2	
02.02	Inspect, check, service, and repair turbine engines and turbine engine installations.	App. D, I, B, 6. Level 3	
02.03	Install, troubleshoot, and remove turbine engines.	App. D, I, B, 7. Level 3	
03.0	Perform engine inspection.  The student will be able to:		
03.01	Perform powerplant conformity and air worthiness inspections.	App. D, I, C, 8. Level 3	
04.0	Maintain engine instrument systems.  The student will be able to:		
04.01	Troubleshoot, service, and repair electrical and mechanical fluid rate-of-flow indicating systems.	App. D, II, A, 9. Level 2	
04.02	Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical engine temperature, pressure, and revolutions per minute (rpm) indicating systems.	App. D, II, A, 10. Level 2	
05.0	Maintain engine fire protection systems.  The student will be able to:		
05.01	Inspect, check service, troubleshoot, and repair engine fire detection and extinguishing systems.	 App. D, II, B, 11. Level 3	
06.0	Maintain engine electrical systems.  The student will be able to:		
06.01	Repair engine electrical system components.	App. D, II, C, 12. Level 2	
06.02	Install, check and service engine electrical wiring, controls, indicators, and protective devices.	App. D, II, C, 13. Level 3	
07.0	Maintain lubrication systems.  The student will be able to:		
07.01	Identify and select lubricants.	App. D, II, D, 14. Level 2	
07.02	Repair engine lubrication system components.	App. D, II, D, 15. Level 2	
07.03	Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair engine lubrication system.	App. D, II, D, 16. Level 3	
08.0	Maintain ignition systems.  The student will be able to:		
08.01	Overhaul magneto and ignition harness.	App. D, II, E, 17. Level 2	
08.02	Inspect, service, troubleshoot, and repair reciprocating and turbine engine ignition systems and components.	App. D, II, E, 18. Level 2	
08.03	Inspect, service, troubleshoot, and repair turbine engine electrical starting systems.	App. D, II, E, 19a. Level 3	
08.04	Inspect, service, and troubleshoot turbine engine pneumatic starting systems.		
09.0	Maintain fuel metering systems.  The student will be able to:		
09.01	Troubleshoot and adjust turbine engine fuel metering systems and electronic engine fuel controls.	App. D, II, F, 20. Level 1	
09.02	Overhaul carburetor.	App. D, II, F, 21. Level 1	
09.03	Repair engine fuel metering system components.	App. D, II, F, 22. Level 2	
09.04	Inspect, check, troubleshoot, and repair reciprocating and turbine engine fuel metering systems.	App. D, II, F, 23. Level 3	
10.0	Maintain engine fuel systems.  The student will be able to:		
10.01	Repair engine fuel system components.	App. D, II, G, 24. Level 2	
10.02	Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair engine fuel systems.	App. D, II, G, 25. Level 3	
11.0	Maintain induction and engine airflow systems.  The student will be able to:		
11.01	Inspect, check, troubleshoot, service and repair engine ice and rain control systems.	App. D, II, H, 26. Level 2	
11.02	Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot and repair heat exchangers, superchargers and turbine engine airflow and temperature control systems.	App. D, II, H, 27. Level 1	
11.03	Inspect, check, service, and repair carburetor air intake and induction manifolds.	App. D, II, H, 28. Level 3	
12.0	 Maintain engine cooling systems.  The student will be able to:		
12.01	Repair engine cooling system components.	App. D, II, I, 29. Level 2	
12.02	Inspect, check, troubleshoot, service and repair engine cooling systems.	App. D, II, I, 30. Level 3	
13.0	Maintain engine exhaust systems.  The student will be able to:		
13.01	Repair engine exhaust system components.	App. D, II, J, 31. Level 2	
13.02	Inspect, check, troubleshoot, service and repair engine exhaust systems.	App. D, II, J, 32a. Level 3	
13.03	Troubleshoot and repair engine thrust reverser systems and related components.	App. D, II, J, 32b. Level 1	
14.0	Maintain aircraft propellers.  The student will be able to:		
14.01	Inspect, check, service and repair propeller synchronizing and ice control systems.	App. D, II, K, 33. Level 1	
14.02	Identify and select propeller lubricants.	App. D, II, K, 34. Level 2	
14.03	Balance propellers.	App. D, II, K, 35. Level 1	
14.04	Repair propeller control system components.	App. D, II, K, 36. Level 2	
14.05	Inspect, check, service, and repair fixed-pitch, constant-speed, and feathering propellers, and propeller governing systems.	App. D, II, K, 37. Level 3	
14.06	Install, troubleshoot, and remove propellers.	App. D, II, K, 38. Level 3	
14.07	Repair aluminum alloy propeller blades.	App. D, II, K, 39. Level 3	
15.0	Maintain unducted fans.  The student will be able to:		
15.01	Inspect and troubleshoot unducted fan systems and components.	App. D, II, L, 40. Level 1	
16.0	Maintain auxiliary power units.  The student will be able to:		
16.01	Inspect, check, service, and troubleshoot turbine-driven auxiliary power units.		
17.0	Demonstrate employability skills for an Aviation Maintenance Powerplant Technician (AMT) with an FAA Powerplant rating.  The student will be able to:		
17.01	Conduct a job search for an AMT position.		
17.02	Secure information about the requirements for an AMT in a particular firm.		
18.0	Demonstrate the human relations skills necessary for success in supervision.  The student will be able to:		
18.01	Exhibit the ability to get along with others.		
18.02	Discuss the importance of human relations.		
18.03	Develop and demonstrate the unique human relations skills needed for successful job attainment and progress in supervising others.		
19.0	Demonstrate knowledge of skills and attitudes the supervisor needs for effective performance.  The student will be able to:		
19.01	Describe leadership theory and its complexity.		
19.02	Discuss how a new supervisor is introduced to leadership responsibilities.		
19.03	Identify the legal and social environment for supervision.		
19.04	Discuss pertinent legislation and the role of government intervention.		
19.05	Describe problems in union and non-union organizations.		
20.0	Demonstrate a practical approach to job management.  The student will be able to:		
20.01	Assume responsibility in planning and coordinating resources.		
20.02	Demonstrate effective decision making and problem-solving techniques.		
20.03	Implement methods of work improvement.		
21.0	Demonstrate appropriate communication skills.  The student will be able to:		
21.01	Write logical and understandable statements, or phrases, to accurately fill out forms/invoices commonly used in business and industry.		
21.02	Read and understand graphs, charts, diagrams, and tables commonly used in this industry/occupation area.		
21.03	Read and follow written and oral instructions.		
21.04	Answer and ask questions coherently and concisely.		
21.05	Read critically by recognizing assumptions and implications and by evaluating ideas.		
21.06	Demonstrate appropriate telephone/communication skills.		
21.07	Describe the importance of clear and concise writing.		
21.08	Demonstrate proficiency in the effective use of speech and vocabulary.		
21.09	Explain the importance of good listening skills.		
21.10	Discuss the role communication plays in management.		
21.11	Demonstrate the components of the communication process.		
21.12	Demonstrate effective written communication skills.		
21.13	Demonstrate effective oral communication skills.		
21.14	Write technical reports.		
22.0	Demonstrate employability skills.  The student will be able to:		
22.01	Conduct a job search.		
22.02	Secure information about a job.		
22.03	Identify documents which may be required when applying for a job.		
22.04	Complete a job application form correctly.		
22.05	Demonstrate competence in job interview techniques.		
22.06	Identify or demonstrate appropriate responses to criticism from employer, supervisor or other employees.		
22.07	Identify acceptable work habits.		
22.08	Demonstrate knowledge of how to make appropriate job changes.		
22.09	Demonstrate acceptable employee health and grooming habits.		
22.10	Exhibit punctuality, initiative, courtesy, loyalty and honesty.		
22.11	Demonstrate knowledge of the Federal as recorded in (29 CFR-1910.1200).		
23.0	Demonstrate an understanding of computer skills.  The student will be able to:		
23.01	Demonstrate use of spreadsheets, databases and word processing.		
23.02	Demonstrate use of Internet including locating information, copying and printing web-based information.		
23.03	Demonstrate general knowledge of computer components.		
23.04	Demonstrate the location and use of antivirus capability.		
23.05	Demonstrate the ability to communicate by e-mail.		

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students. 

Special Notes

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as aircraft mechanics.  Graduates will be eligible to pursue FAA certification as powerplant mechanics and will be trained to troubleshoot maintenance problems in the aviation industry.  This program also provides supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in this occupation. 

This program focuses on broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the Aviation industry; planning, technical and product skills, underlying principles of technology, health, safety, and environmental issues.  

An important note to consider is that each FAR PART 147 school must be approved by the FAA before any students can be placed in the program.

Required FAA exams include GENERAL written, oral, and practical; and POWERPLANT written, oral, and practical.  The only way a person can get authorization to take these examinations is to (1) graduate from an approved school or (2) obtain permission from the FAA to take the test based on prior experience on certified aircraft.  Schools cannot grant permission (FAA FAR, Part 65 and Part 147, Subpart C 147.31).

Since an Aviation Maintenance Technician School (AMTS) is certified and inspected by the FAA, satisfaction of FAR Part 147 requirements should be the primary concern of an AMTS.  When local and state educational requirements conflict with the FAA’s regulation of an AMTS, those requirements must be resolved to satisfy FAR Part 147.  In other words, FAA standards take precedence over other requirements.  The FAA specifies minimum hours required and encourages schools to exceed minimum standards for the curriculum.  The course content specified by the FAA may not be lowered.  

“FAA FAR Part 147” identifies standards required by the FAA.  Minimum teaching levels expected by the FAA also appear:

Level 1:  Knowledge of general principles.
Level 2:  Knowledge of general principles and limited practical application.
Level 3:  Knowledge of general principles with a high degree of practical application and hands-on skill levels according to FAA FAR Part 147: 

For subjects taught at Level 3, all special tools required to meet “return to service” standards must be in satisfactory working condition, properly calibrated/tested, and of the proper kind for the purpose for which they are intended.  Tools should include an adequate supply of special tools appropriate to the ratings and curriculum.  If students are required to provide hand tools, then the school should list the specific tools with the curriculum and provide a copy of this list to the students.  Shop equipment and special tools should be maintained in good working order and be in a condition for safe operation.  All tools and equipment should be maintained in good working order and be in a condition for safe operation.  

FAA FAR Part 147 states:  Each certified Aviation Maintenance Technician School shall provide facilities, equipment, and material equal to the standards currently required for the issue of the certificate and rating that it holds.

Refer to FAA FAR Part 147 and industry publications for more information about required levels of proficiency, hours of instruction, and updates to occupational titles and training requirements.  Keeping pace with the standards of industry and maintaining a high quality of training requires ongoing linkages with industry and FAA representatives.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

SkillsUSA is the co-curricular career and technical student organization for providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.  

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.