Airframe & Powerplant Course Outline

Subject Area	Subject Hours	Reference Materials
a. basic electricity	8	FAA Handbook 8083-30; FARs, General Study Guide
b. aircraft drawings	2	FAA Handbook 8083-30; FARs, General Study Guide
c. weight and balance	4	FAA Handbook 8083-30; FARs, General Study Guide
d. fluid lines and fittings	2	FAA Handbook 8083-30; FARs, General Study Guide
e. materials and processes	3	FAA Handbook 8083-30; FARs, General Study Guide
f. ground operation and servicing	3	FAA Handbook 8083-30; FARs, General Study Guide
g. cleaning and corrosion control	2	FAA Handbook 8083-30; FARs, General Study Guide
h. mathematics	2	FAA Handbook 8083-30; FARs, General Study Guide
i. maintenance forms and records	4	FAA Handbook 8083-30; FARs, General Study Guide
j. basic physics	2	FAA Handbook 8083-30; FARs, General Study Guide
k. maintenance publications	6	FAA Handbook 8083-30; FARs, General Study Guide
l. mechanic privileges and limitations	2	FAA Handbook 8083-30; FARs, General Study Guide
General total hours	40

Subject Area	Subject Hours	Reference Materials
a. wood structures	1	FAA Handbook 8083-31; FARs, Airframe Study Guide
b. aircraft covering	1	FAA Handbook 8083-31; FARs, Airframe Study Guide
c. aircraft finishes	2	FAA Handbook 8083-31; FARs, Airframe Study Guide
d. sheet metal and non-metallic structures	12	FAA Handbook 8083-31; FARs, Airframe Study Guide
e. welding	2	FAA Handbook 8083-31; FARs, Airframe Study Guide
f. assembly and rigging	7	FAA Handbook 8083-31; FARs, Airframe Study Guide
g. airframe inspection	4	FAA Handbook 8083-31; FARs, Airframe Study Guide
h. aircraft landing gear systems	6	FAA Handbook 8083-31; FARs, Airframe Study Guide
i. hydraulic and pneumatic power systems	4	FAA Handbook 8083-31; FARs, Airframe Study Guide
j. cabin atmosphere control systems	3	FAA Handbook 8083-31; FARs, Airframe Study Guide
k. aircraft instrument systems	3	FAA Handbook 8083-31; FARs, Airframe Study Guide
l. communication and navigation systems	2	FAA Handbook 8083-31; FARs, Airframe Study Guide
m. aircraft fuel systems	3	FAA Handbook 8083-31; FARs, Airframe Study Guide
n. aircraft electrical systems	4	FAA Handbook 8083-31; FARs, Airframe Study Guide
o. position and warning systems	2	FAA Handbook 8083-31; FARs, Airframe Study Guide
p. ice and rain control systems	2	FAA Handbook 8083-31; FARs, Airframe Study Guide
q. fire protection systems	2	FAA Handbook 8083-31; FARs, Airframe Study Guide
Airframe total hours	60

Subject Area	Subject Hours	Reference Materials
a. reciprocating engines	6	FAA Handbook 8083-32; FARs, Powerplant Study Guide
b. turbine engines	5	FAA Handbook 8083-32; FARs, Powerplant Study Guide
c. engine inspection	4	FAA Handbook 8083-32; FARs, Powerplant Study Guide
d. engine instrument systems	3	FAA Handbook 8083-32; FARs, Powerplant Study Guide
e. engine fire protection systems	2	FAA Handbook 8083-32; FARs, Powerplant Study Guide
f. engine electrical systems	4	FAA Handbook 8083-32; FARs, Powerplant Study Guide
g. lubrication systems	2	FAA Handbook 8083-32; FARs, Powerplant Study Guide
h. ignition and starting systems	10	FAA Handbook 8083-32; FARs, Powerplant Study Guide
i. fuel metering systems	8	FAA Handbook 8083-32; FARs, Powerplant Study Guide
j. engine fuel systems	3	FAA Handbook 8083-32; FARs, Powerplant Study Guide
k. induction and engine airflow systems	3	FAA Handbook 8083-32; FARs, Powerplant Study Guide
l. engine cooling systems	2	FAA Handbook 8083-32; FARs, Powerplant Study Guide
m. engine exhaust and reverser systems	3	FAA Handbook 8083-32; FARs, Powerplant Study Guide
n. propellers	4	FAA Handbook 8083-32; FARs, Powerplant Study Guide
o. auxiliary power units	1	FAA Handbook 8083-32; FARs, Powerplant Study Guide
Powerplant total hours	60

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